Miele S 290 series Operations Instructions

Operating and installation instructionsFreezerF 12016 S-2F 12020 S-2F 12020 S-3To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance, it isessentia

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

~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, unventilatedroom.Protected from directsunli

Normal energy consumption Increased energyconsumptionUse Drawers, shelves and racksarranged as they were whenthe appliance was delivered.Only open the

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 brightness of the displaycan be altered^The lock can be activat

^Press the temperature selector buttonrepeatedly until the brightness levelrequired is reached:^1: dimmest setting^5: brightest setting.^Press the Sup

–To deactivate the Lock^Press the Super freeze button forapprox. five seconds.The Menu symbol X will light up andc will start flashing in the display.

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 rangeThe temperature can be adjusted from:-14 °C to -28 °CThe ambient temperature in the roomand the installation location can affectthe t

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

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the freezer cannot riseunnoticed.Temperature alarmIf the temp

Switch on Super freeze before puttingfresh food into the freezer.This helps food to freeze quickly andretain its nutrients, vitamins, flavoursand appe

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

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 1 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

In normal use, ice and frost will form inthe freezer, e.g. on the internal walls.How much ice and frost accumulates inthe appliance will depend on the

To defrostCarry out the defrosting procedureas quickly as possible. The longerthe food is left out at roomtemperature, the faster it defrosts.Do not u

Make sure that no water canpenetrate into electronic unit or intothe ventilation gaps.Do not use steam cleaningapparatus to clean the appliance.Steam

Appliance door, side panelsRemove any soiling from theappliance door and side panels im-mediately.If this is not done, it might becomeimpossible to re

Ventilation gaps ...29Door seal ...29Problem solv

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

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

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 symbol; flashes.The temperature inside theappliance is too low.–The door has beenopened too frequently.–A large

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe external sidepanels of theappliance feelwarm.The warmth created by theevaporator is used toprevent condensation.Food

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 displayand the controls are fu

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'

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

VentilationAir at the back of the appliance getswarm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,the ventilation gaps must not becovered or blocked in any way.

Appliance dimensionsABCD E FF 12016 S-2 850 mm 555 mm 611 mm 624 mm 1174 mm 595 mmF 12020 S-2 850 mm 600 mm 611 mm 624 mm 1174 mm 640 mmF 12020 S-3 85

The appliance is supplied right handhinged. If left hand door hinging isrequired, follow the instructions below.^Close the door.^Unscrew lower hinge b

Changing over the door handle^Carefully remove cover a andstoppers b from the sides using aflatheaded screwdriver.^Slide cover c over to the left andt

* For appliances supplied without wallspacers or without the wall spacersfitted, this measurement is reduced by35 mm.a Top boxb Appliancec Housing uni

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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 guaranteedwhen it is correctly earthed. It is mostimportant that this basic safetyrequirement is o