Miele FN 12221 S User Manual

Operating and installation instructionsFrost-free freezerFN 12221 SFN 12421 SFN 12621 SFN 12821 STo avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the applia

Correct use~This appliance is designed for usewithin certain climate ranges (ambienttemperatures), and should not be usedoutside this range. The clima

~Do not operate any electricalequipment (e.g. an electric ice-creammaker) inside the appliance. Danger ofsparking and explosion.~Do not use sharp edge

Normal energyconsumptionIncreased energyconsumptionInstallation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.Protected from direct sun

Before using for the first time^Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories with lukewarm waterand a little washing-up liquid, andthen dry wi

Settings mode XCertain settings on the appliance canbe changed using Settings mode.–The Lock 0 can be activated anddeactivated–The brightness of the d

^Press the Temperature buttonrepeatedly until the brightness levelrequired is reached.The more fields of the temperaturedisplay which light up, the br

To come out of Settings mode:^Press the On/Off button.or^Wait for 5 minutes.The Menu symbol will go out and thetemperature display will show therequir

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correct

Temperature displayThe temperature display on thecontrol panel always shows therequired temperature.The temperature can be adjusted from-15 °C to -32

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the appliance cannotrise unnoticed and to avoid energybeing w

Guide to the appliance ...4Caring for the environment...6Warning and

For optimum results switch on theSuper freeze function before puttingfresh food into the freezer.This helps food to freeze quickly andretain its nutri

Maximum freezing capacityTo ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core asquickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacit

Do not store food in the "inactive"drawers. The temperature is notcontrolled in these drawers and foodstored in them would soondeteriorate.E

Home freezingOnly freeze fresh food which is in agood condition.Hints on home freezing–The following types of food aresuitable for freezing:Fresh meat

Before placing food in the freezer^When freezing more than 2 kg offresh food, switch on the Superfreeze function for some time beforeplacing the food

DefrostingFrozen food can be defrosted indifferent ways:–in a microwave oven,–in an oven using the "Fan" or"Defrost" setting,–at r

Freezer trayThe freezer tray is useful for freezingsmall items such as berries andvegetables. They can be frozenindividually and therefore maintain th

This freezer is equipped with a Frostfree system. The freezer defrostsautomatically.The moisture generated by defrostingsettles on the condensor and i

A range of Miele cleaning andconditioning agents is available toorder from Miele or via the internet atwww.miele-shop.com.Make sure that water cannot

Appliance door, side panelsRemove any soiling on theappliance door and side panelsimmediately.If this is not done, it might becomeimpossible to remove

Defrosting ...27Cleaning and care ...28Cleaning the i

Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. If havingfollowed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the fault, please con

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe temperatureinside the applianceis too low.^Set a warmertemperature.The Super freeze function isstill switched on. It

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe compressor runscontinuously.To save energy, thecompressor runs at a lowerspeed, but for longer, whenless cooling is r

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe alarm soundsand the Alarmsymbol ; flashes.The temperature inside theappliance is too low.–The door has beenopened too

Normal noises What causes themBrrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noisecan get louder for brief periods when the motor is swi

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact:–your Miele Dealeror–Miele(see back co

Demo mode rThe appliance can be demonstrated inthe showroom or at exhibitions in"Demo mode". In this mode the interiorlighting, the display

Electrical connection U.K.All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentlocal

Do not place any appliance whichgives off heat, such as a toaster ormicrowave oven, on top of thisappliance, as this would increasethe appliance'

Aligning the appliance^To align the appliance, adjust the feetusing a suitable spanner.Installation39

a On/Off buttonb Super freeze buttonc DisplayIf the appliance is not operated forsome time, the display will revertautomatically to the brightness lev

Appliance dimensionsABCFN 12221 S 1250 mm 600 mm 630 mmFN 12421 S 1450 mm 600 mm 630 mmFN 12621 S 1640 mm 600 mm 630 mmFN 12821 S 1840 mm 600 mm 630 m

The appliance is supplied right-handhinged. If left-hand door hinging isrequired, follow the instructions below.You will also need the following:–Torx

^Open the door.^Holding the door at the bottom andon the handle side, carefully lift itupwards and off.This will release hinge pin e withwasher o out

^ Unscrew upper hinge pin k using asuitable spanner.^ Remove covers l with a flat-bladedscrewdriver from the front.^ Screw in upper hinge pin k on the

^Take the door and guide the upperdoor bush onto the upper hingepin k.^Pivot the door and place the hingepin e into the hinge plate d.Important. Turn

It is important to check that the sidesection of handle d does not comeinto contact with the door seal whenopening the door, as this woulddamage the d

The appliance door can be aligned tothe housing using the outer long slots inthe lower hinge plate.In the following illustration the dooris not shown

a Top boxb Appliancec Housing unitd WallThe appliance can be installed in akitchen run. To match the height of therest of the kitchen, the appliance c

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a Control panelb Frost-free systemc Top freezer drawer,can be used as a freezer trayd Freezer drawers (number willdepend on model)Guide to the applian

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and

This appliance complies with allrelevant safety requirements.Improper use can, however, presenta risk of both personal injury andmaterial damage.To av

Technical safety~Before setting up the appliance,check it for any externally visibledamage. Do not install and use adamaged appliance.It could be dang

~The electrical safety of thisappliance can only be guaranteed ifcorrectly earthed. It is most importantthat this basic safety requirement isobserved