Miele F12011 S-1 Manual Page 1

Operating and installation instructionsFreezerF 12011 S-1To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance, it isessential to read these instru

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 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

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

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the appliance cannotrise unnoticed.Activating the alarm syste

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. If allowed to accumulate,this will impair efficiency and increasethe consumption of electricity.

Do not use defrosting sprays orde-icers, as they could containsubstances which could damagethe plastic parts and which maycause a build-up of gases an

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

Cleaning and care ...28Cleaning the interior and accessories ...28Applianc

Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. If havingfollowed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the falut, 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 symbol; flashes.The temperature inside theappliance is too low.–The door has beenopened too frequently.–A large

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'

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

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

Appliance dimensionsABCF 12011 S-1 850 mm 555 mm 624 mmInstallation40

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

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

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 Freezer drawers (number willdepend on model)Guide to the appliance5

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