Miele Freezer FN4897 S User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Frost-free freezers  
FN 4697 S  
FN 4897 S  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance, it is  
essential to read these operating instructions  
G
before it is installed or used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 06 413 700  
 
Contents  
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Ice cubes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
E-cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Service Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Changing the door hinging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
 
Description of the appliance  
aSafety lock indicator light  
bOn/Off button  
dControls for setting the temperature  
Left hand button: warmer  
Right hand button: colder  
cTemperature display  
eSuper freeze button and indicator  
light  
fAlarm off button  
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Description of the appliance  
aLighting  
bFrost free system  
cFreezer tray  
dFreezer drawers with  
freezer calendar  
eMarker system for frozen food  
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Description of the appliance  
Optional accessory  
Miele{home  
The Miele|home system gives you the  
ability to check information about your  
appliance at any time.  
For example, if a temperature alarm,  
power cut or other fault message  
occurs, this information will be relayed  
directly to the Miele|home system.  
You will need a Miele|home system  
(e.g. the Miele|home InfoControl)  
and your appliance must be fitted  
with Communication module  
(XKM 2000 KF).  
Please refer to the leaflet supplied with  
the Miele|home Communication  
module for details on how to install it  
and on how to sign it on to your  
Miele|home system.  
The Miele|home system is supplied  
with its own operating instructions.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Please ensure that your old appliance  
is disposed of at an authorised disposal  
centre only. Contact your local authority  
for advice if required.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for disposal  
and can normally be recycled.  
Make sure that the pipework is not  
damaged whilst moving an old  
appliance. This is to ensure that the  
refrigerant and oil in the compressor  
cannot leak into the environment.  
It is important that they are disposed of  
in a safe manner by authorised persons  
only.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of babies and  
young children. Danger of suffocation!  
Rather than just throwing these  
materials away, please ensure that they  
are recycled.  
Ensure that the appliance presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
See the appropriate section in the  
Warning and Safety instructions.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant legal safety requirements.  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
material damage.  
This appliance contains the coolant  
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas  
which is environmentally friendly.  
Although it is flammable, it does not  
damage the ozone layer and does not  
increase the greenhouse effect. The  
use of this coolant has, however, led to  
a slight increase in the noise level of the  
appliance. In addition to the noise of  
the compressor, you might be able to  
hear the coolant flowing around the  
system. This is unavoidable, but does  
not have any adverse effect on the  
performance of the appliance.  
Care must be taken during the  
transportation and installation of the  
appliance that no parts of the cooling  
system are damaged. Leaking coolant  
can damage the eyes.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, read the  
operating instructions carefully  
before installation and before using  
for the first time. They contain  
important notes on the installation,  
safety, operation and care of the  
appliance.  
Keep these operating instructions in  
a safe place and pass them on to  
any future user.  
Correct use  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open fires and anything which  
creates a spark,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
- air the room in which the appliance is  
located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
This appliance is intended for  
domestic use only, to store deep  
frozen food, freeze fresh food, and to  
make ice.  
Any other usage is not supported by  
the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot  
be held liable for damage caused by  
incorrect or improper use of the  
appliance.  
The more coolant there is in an  
appliance, the larger the room it  
should be installed in. In the event of a  
leakage, if the appliance is in a small  
room, there is the danger of  
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid  
the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play on or near it, or to  
play with the controls. Supervise its  
use by the elderly or infirm.  
combustible gases building up.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of  
room space is required. The amount of  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
data plate inside the appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Before connecting the appliance to  
the mains supply, make sure that  
the rating on the data plate  
corresponds to the voltage and  
frequency of the household supply.  
This data must correspond in order to  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
electrician if in any doubt.  
Installation work, maintenance and  
repairs may only be carried out by  
suitably qualified and competent  
persons in accordance with national  
and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous and the  
manufacturer will not be held liable.  
Ensure current is not supplied to the  
appliance while maintenance or repair  
work is being carried out.  
The electrical safety of this  
appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between  
the appliance and an effective earthing  
system, which complies with local and  
national safety regulations. It is most  
important that this basic safety  
requirement is present and regularly  
tested. Where there is any doubt, the  
household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for the consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
The appliance is only completely  
isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
– it has been switched off at the socket  
and the plug has been withdrawn.  
– the mains fuse is withdrawn, or  
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead.  
Extension leads do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
only assured if it has been installed  
and connected in accordance with  
these operating and installation  
instructions.  
This equipment may only be used  
in mobile installations such as  
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk  
assessment of the installation has been  
carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Use  
Do not store cans or bottles  
containing carbonated drinks or  
liquids which could freeze in the  
freezer. The cans or bottles could  
explode.  
Never handle frozen food with wet  
hands. Your hands may freeze to  
the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your Danger of injury and damage to the  
bare hands and never place ice  
cubes or ice lollies in your mouth  
straight from the freezer.  
The very low temperature of the frozen  
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the  
lips and tongue.  
appliance.  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
freezer, make sure bottles are not  
left in for more than one hour, otherwise  
they could burst. This could result in  
injury or damage.  
Do not allow children to play with  
the appliance, for example to climb  
inside the drawers or to swing on the  
door.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
– remove frost and ice,  
– separate frozen foods or remove ice  
trays. They will damage the  
Do not refreeze thawed or partially  
thawed food.  
Defrosted food should be used up as  
quickly as possible, as food soon loses  
it nutritional value and goes off.  
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen  
after it has been cooked.  
evaporator, causing irreversible  
damage to the appliance.  
Do not use any oils or grease on  
the door seals, as these will cause  
the seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
Storage times will depend on  
several factors, including the  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
the appliance as this would impair  
the efficiency of the appliance, increase  
the electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
freshness and quality of the food as  
well as the temperature at which it is  
stored. To avoid the risk of food  
poisoning, follow the instructions given  
on the food manufacturer's packaging  
on the storage conditions required, as  
well as the "use by" date.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Thermostats switching on may  
produce sparks which could present a  
fire hazard. Flammable compounds  
could explode.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The appliance is designed for use  
Disposal of your old appliance  
within certain climate ranges  
(ambient temperatures), and should not  
be used outside this range. The climate  
range for your appliance is stated on  
the data plate inside the appliance.  
Installing it in a room with too low an  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
will lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
Before disposing of an old  
appliance, first make the door latch  
or lock unusable. This way you will  
prevent children from accidentally  
locking themselves in and endangering  
their lives.  
Disconnect it from the mains. Cut  
off the cable and render any plug  
unusable.  
Never place electric heaters or  
candles in the appliance to defrost  
it. These can damage the plastic parts.  
Be careful not to damage any part  
of the pipework whilst awaiting  
disposal, e.g. by  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
de-icers, as they might contain  
substances which could damage the  
plastic parts or which could cause a  
build-up of gases and pose a danger to  
health.  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
Never use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to defrost or clean this  
appliance. Pressurised steam could  
reach the electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
In countries where there are areas  
which may be subject to infestation  
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the guarantee.  
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How to save energy  
normal energy  
consumption  
increased energy  
consumption  
Installation  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not situated near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Situated near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ambient room  
temperature is ideal at approx.  
20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient room  
temperature.  
Temperature setting with With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
a thermostat which is  
approximate  
With a high setting: The lower the  
compartment temperature, the  
higher the energy consumption.  
(set in stages).  
Temperature setting with Cellar section 8 to 12°C  
a thermostat which is  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
exact to the degree  
On appliances with winter setting,  
please make sure that the winter  
setting is switched off when the  
ambient temperature is warmer  
than 16 °C.  
(digital display).  
StayFresh zone approx. 0°C  
Freezer section -18°C  
Use  
Only open the door when  
necessary and for as short a time  
as possible.  
Frequent opening of the door for  
long periods will cause a loss of  
coldness.  
Store food in an organised way.  
If food is not stored in an organised  
way, searching for an item will  
mean the door is open for longer.  
Allow hot food and drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
appliance.  
Placing hot food in the appliance  
will cause the compressor to run for  
a long time, as the appliance will  
have to work harder to lower the  
temperature.  
Store food covered or packaged.  
The evaporation or condensation of  
liquids will cause a loss of coldness  
in the refrigerator.  
Place frozen food in the refrigerator  
to defrost.  
Do not over-fill the sections to allow  
air to circulate.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer section when a A layer of ice hinders the cold from  
layer of ice one centimetre thick  
has built up.  
reaching the frozen food, and  
causes an increase in energy  
consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
The cooling system is switched off. (If  
this does not happen, the safety lock is  
still activated).  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and  
the accessories with warm water and  
a little washing up liquid, and then  
dry with a soft cloth.  
Safety lock  
The safety lock can be activated to  
prevent the appliance being switched  
off inadvertently.  
Important:  
To ensure the correct functioning of  
the appliance, let it stand for  
between ½ and 1 hour after  
transporting it to its final location  
before connecting it to the mains.  
Activating or de-activating the safety  
lock  
Switching on  
^ Press and hold the Super freeze  
button pressed in for approx.  
5 seconds.  
The Super freeze indicator light flashes  
and a ; flashes in the temperature  
display.  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
The temperature display will light up  
and the appliance starts cooling.  
^ Press the Super freeze button again.  
Allow the appliance to run for a few  
hours before placing food in it. This will  
ensure that the temperature is  
sufficiently low.  
; lights up in the temperature display.  
^ You can now choose between ; 0  
and ; 1 by pressing the temperature  
selector buttons:  
0: the safety lock is de-activated,  
1: the safety lock is activated.  
Cool pack  
Place the cool pack in the top freezer  
drawer or to save space on the freezer  
tray. The cool pack will be at its most  
effective after it has been in the freezer  
for approx. 24 hours.  
^ Press the Super freeze button to save  
the setting.  
The safety lock indicator light X will  
light up when the safety lock has been  
activated.  
Switching off  
^ Press the On/Off button to come out  
of the setting mode.  
^ Press the On/Off button until the  
temperature display goes out.  
The electronics will then switch over to  
normal operation after a couple of  
minutes.  
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Switching on and off  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday,  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ switch off at the wall socket and  
withdraw the plug,  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the door ajar to air the  
appliance.  
If, during a long absence, the  
appliance is switched off but not  
cleaned out and the door is left shut  
there is a danger of mould and  
odours building up inside the  
appliance.  
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The correct temperature  
It is very important to set the correct  
temperature for storing food in the  
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause  
food which is not stored at the correct  
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.  
Temperature influences the growth rate  
of these micro-organisms. Reducing  
the temperature reduces their growth  
rate.  
Temperature selection  
Use the two buttons underneath the  
temperature display to set the  
temperature for the freezer.  
Press the  
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen  
food for a long time, a temperature  
colder than -18 °C is required. At this  
temperature the growth of  
micro-organisms is generally halted. As  
soon as the temperature rises above  
-10 °C, the micro-organisms become  
active in the food again so that it cannot  
be kept as long. For this reason,  
partially defrosted or defrosted food  
must not be re-frozen. Food may be  
re-frozen once it has been cooked, as  
the high temperatures achieved when  
cooking destroy most micro-organisms.  
left button:  
right button: to reduce the temperature  
to raise the temperature  
The temperature being set will flash in  
the display.  
After setting the temperature you can  
see the following information in the  
display by pressing the buttons:  
– When first pressed, the last  
temperature selected flashes.  
– Each subsequent press of the button  
adjusts the temperature shown in  
1 °C steps.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– Keeping the button pressed in  
adjusts the temperature continually.  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of  
the button, the current actual  
temperature of the freezer is  
automatically shown.  
– if too much food is stored in it at  
once,  
– the warmer the food is which is being  
put into it,  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
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The correct temperature  
If you have adjusted the temperature,  
wait for approx. 6 hours if the  
appliance is not very full and for  
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is  
full before checking the temperature  
display as it will take this long for the  
display to show the accurate  
This loss of coldness is no cause for  
concern in the following circumstances:  
– when the door has been left open for  
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a  
large amount of food,  
– when fresh food is being frozen.  
temperature of the appliance. If, after  
this time, the temperature is still too high  
or too low, you will need to adjust it  
again.  
However, if the temperature in the  
freezer remains above -18 °C for a long  
time, check that the frozen food has not  
started to defrost. If it has started  
thawing, check that the food is safe to  
use and if it is, use it as quickly as  
possible.  
Temperature range  
The temperature can be adjusted from:  
-14 °C to -28 °C  
Temperature display brightness  
The ambient temperature in the room  
and the installation location can affect  
the time it takes for the appliance to  
reach the lowest temperature. If the  
ambient temperature is too high, the  
appliance may not reach the lowest  
temperature.  
The appliance is supplied with the  
brightness of the temperature display  
set as low as possible. However, if the  
door is opened, a setting changed or if  
the alarm is sounding, the temperature  
display will appear much brighter for  
approx. 1 minute.  
Temperature display  
You can adjust the level of brightness:  
During normal operation the  
temperature display on the control  
panel shows the temperature in the  
warmest part of the appliance.  
^ Press and hold the Super freeze  
button pressed in for approx.  
5 seconds.  
If the temperature is not within the  
range that the appliance is able to  
display (below 0 °C), bars will flash in  
the temperature display.  
The Super freeze indicator light flashes  
and a ; flashes in the temperature  
display.  
The temperature display will flash, if  
– a different temperature is being set,  
– the temperature in the appliance has  
risen by several degrees, indicating  
that the appliance is warming up too  
much.  
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The correct temperature  
^ Press one of the temperature selector  
buttons repeatedly until an ^ appears  
in the display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button again.  
^ lights up in the temperature display.  
^ You can now adjust the level of  
brightness by pressing the  
temperature selector buttons. You  
can choose from settings 1 to 5:  
1: lowest setting,  
5: brightest setting.  
^ Press the Super freeze button to save  
the setting.  
^ Press the On/Off button to come out  
of the setting mode.  
The electronics will then switch over to  
normal operation after a couple of  
minutes.  
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Alarm  
Your appliance has been fitted with a  
warning system which ensures that the  
temperature in the freezer cannot rise  
unnoticed and to avoid energy being  
wasted if the door is left open.  
Switching on the alarm system  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not have to be switched on  
manually.  
Switching the alarm off early  
Temperature alarm  
Once the set temperature has been  
reached in the freezer, the alarm  
switches off and the temperature  
display stops flashing and lights up  
constantly. However, if the noise  
disturbs you, you can turn the alarm off  
before this if you wish.  
An alarm will sound and the  
temperature display will flash if the  
temperature in the freezer gets too  
warm. The temperature the appliance is  
set at determines the temperature the  
appliance recognises as being too  
warm.  
The alarm will sound and the  
temperature display will flash,  
– if the freezer door has been left open  
for a while, e.g. in order to load,  
re-arrange or take food out.  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
The alarm will stop. The temperature  
display will continue to flash until the  
set temperature has been reached.  
The display then stops flashing and  
lights up constantly. The alarm  
system is now ready should it be  
needed again.  
– when freezing large amounts of food  
at once.  
– if there has been a lengthy  
interruption to the power supply.  
Door alarm  
If the door has been left open for more  
than approx. 60 seconds the alarm will  
sound.  
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Super freeze  
Freezing fresh food  
Switching on Super freeze  
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  
as possible. This way the nutritional  
value of the food, its vitamin content,  
When freezing small quantities of food  
in the freezer, the Super freeze function  
should be switched on 6 hours  
appearance and taste are not impaired. beforehand. When freezing the  
maximum load of food the Super  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
freeze function should be switched on  
will lose more water from its cells which  
24 hours beforehand.  
then shrink.  
During the defrosting process only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells. The rest collects around the food.  
In practice this means that the food  
loses a large degree of its moisture.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will come  
on.  
If food is frozen quickly the cells have  
less time to lose moisture so they shrink  
less. As there is not so much moisture,  
it is easier for the food to reabsorb it  
during the defrosting process. There  
will be very little water around the  
defrosted food.  
The appliance works at full power to  
lower the temperature in the appliance.  
Switching off Super freeze  
Depending on the amount of food  
placed in the freezer section, the Super  
freeze function will switch off  
automatically after approx. 30 to 60  
hours. The Super freeze indicator light  
will go out and the appliance will  
continue running at normal power.  
Super freeze  
Switch the Super freeze function on  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer.  
Exceptions:  
– when putting in frozen food.  
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food  
daily.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Important  
To ensure that fresh food placed in the  
freezer freezes through to the core as  
quickly as possible, the maximum  
freezing capacity must not be  
– At least 2 freezer drawers must be  
used for freezing food. The other  
drawers can be isolated if they are  
not needed.  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate  
“Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs”.  
– The drawers being used for freezing  
must always be at the top of the  
freezer.  
– The isolation plate must be fitted  
below the lowest drawer in which  
food is being frozen.  
Isolation plate  
(depending on model, available as an  
accessory)  
– The fewer drawers you use, the more  
energy you will save. Using the  
isolation plate increases energy  
savings considerably.  
The isolation plate is used to isolate  
freezer drawers which you do not wish  
to use, and thus save energy. It should  
be used if only small amounts of food  
are being stored in the freezer.  
Do not store food in the "inactive"  
drawers. The temperature is not  
controlled in these drawers and food  
stored in them would soon  
deteriorate.  
To take out the isolation plate  
Example  
If you only require 2 freezer drawers for  
storing frozen food:  
^ Place food in the top 2 freezer  
drawers. Leave the other drawers  
empty.  
^ Press the securing clip in the middle  
of the isolation plate and pull the  
isolation plate forwards and out of the  
appliance.  
^ Take out the third drawer down and  
push the isolation plate in under the  
second drawer.  
This "isolates" the drawers below.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Storing frozen food  
Home freezing  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer, check  
Only freeze fresh food which is in a  
good condition.  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use by date,  
Hints on home freezing  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or box to transport it.  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as  
possible.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
washed. To blanch: bring a large  
saucepan of water to the boil,  
immerse the vegetables in the fast  
boiling water for 2-3 minutes,  
depending on variety. Remove, and  
plunge into cold water to cool  
quickly. Drain and pack ready for  
freezing.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
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Freezing and storing food  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
lightly before freezing but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Before placing food in the freezer  
^ When freezing more than 2 kg of  
fresh food, switch on the Super  
freeze function for some time before  
placing the food in the freezer (see  
"Super freeze").  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw, and increases  
the energy consumption  
considerably. Allow hot foods and  
drinks to cool down before placing  
them in the freezer.  
Placing food in the freezer  
Food to be frozen can be placed  
anywhere in the freezer. Large  
quantities can be placed directly on to  
the evaporator plates to freeze the food  
quickly. To do this first take out one or  
several freezer drawers.  
Packing  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
Each drawer and evaporator plate  
can be loaded with a maximum of  
25 kg.  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
If you remove a freezer drawer make  
sure that you do not block the  
ventilation slits in the back wall of  
the appliance. They are important  
for trouble-free operation of the  
appliance.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of  
the drawers or on the evaporator  
plates so that it freezes through to the  
core as quickly as possible.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer burn on food.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat sealing kits.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Marker system for frozen food  
When freezing, make sure that food  
already frozen does not come into  
contact with fresh food being frozen  
as this could cause the frozen food  
to begin to defrost.  
Markers serve as a reminder of how  
long food has been stored.  
Each freezer drawer has two slide  
markers with dials. The months are  
represented on the dials as 1 – 12.  
When freezing large items, e.g. a  
turkey or large joint of meat, the shelf  
between the 3rd and 4th drawers can  
be removed:  
^ Remove the third drawer from the  
top.  
^ Slide the markers onto the guide  
runners on the edge of the drawers.  
Use the markers to indicate the type of  
food being frozen, and turn the dials to  
the appropriate number to indicate the  
month the food was first placed in the  
freezer.  
^ Press down on the hook a  
underneath the rear of the evaporator  
plate and pull the plate forwards and  
out b.  
Defrosting  
To put the evaporator plate back in,  
push it back into place making sure it  
audibly clicks into position.  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
– in a microwave oven,  
Freezer calendar  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost"  
setting,  
The freezer calendar on the freezer  
drawer gives the length of time which  
various foods can be stored for  
effectively.  
– at room temperature,  
– in a refrigerator,  
Where the storage time given on the  
packaging differs, follow the advice on  
the packaging.  
– in a steam oven.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Poultry It is particularly important to  
observe food hygiene rules when  
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and  
wash the container it was in, the sink  
and your hands. Danger of salmonella  
poisoning!  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer.  
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily  
from the tray by twisting the tray  
gently or by holding it under cold  
running water for a short while.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packing, or in a  
covered bowl.  
Cooling drinks  
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure  
bottles are not left in the freezer for  
more than one hour, as they could  
burst.  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling  
water or hot fat. The cooking time is  
slightly less than that of fresh  
vegetables.  
Freezer tray  
(depending on model)  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
The freezer tray is useful for freezing  
small items such as berries and  
vegetables. They can be frozen  
individually and therefore maintain their  
shape when defrosted.  
Ice cubes  
^ Space the food out loosely on the  
tray.  
^ Press down the release button on the  
ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa-  
ter. Any excess will flow out through  
the outlet.  
Leave food for 10 - 12 hours to freeze  
thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a  
freezer bag or suitable container once  
frozen. Place the bag or container in  
the freezer drawer.  
^ Now pull the release button up to  
seal the ice cube tray. Place the tray  
on the bottom of one of the freezer  
drawers.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Cool pack  
The cool pack prevents the  
temperature in the freezer rising too  
quickly in the event of a power cut.  
Place the cool pack in the upper  
drawer directly on top of food or to save  
space on the freezer tray. The cool  
pack will be at its most effective after it  
has been in the freezer for approx. 24  
hours.  
If there is a power cut, place the cool  
pack directly on top of the frozen food  
in the upper drawer so that the food will  
be kept cold for as long as possible.  
When placing fresh food in the freezer,  
use the cool pack to separate the fresh  
food from the food which is already  
frozen so that the frozen food does not  
begin to thaw.  
The cool pack can also be used in a  
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for  
a short period of time.  
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Defrosting  
This freezer is equipped with a Frost  
free system. The freezer defrosts  
automatically.  
The moisture generated by defrosting  
collects in the condensor and is  
automatically dissipated by the  
condensor from time to time.  
This automatic defrosting system  
enables the freezer to remain  
permanently ice-free, however, the food  
stored in the freezer will not defrost.  
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Cleaning and care  
E-cloth  
Never use cleaning agents  
containing abrasive substances  
such as sand, soda, acids or  
chemical solvents.  
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are  
also unsuitable as they can cause  
matt areas to appear.  
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from  
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,  
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces  
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic  
and chrome without the use of  
chemicals.  
Door handle  
Make sure that water cannot get into  
the electronic unit or into the  
ventilation gaps.  
Aluminium is affected by the way that  
light falls on it, by the surrounding  
environment and by the angle you  
observe it from.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Pressurised steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
The aluminium coloured handle may  
suffer discolouration or damage if  
soiling is left on it for too long.  
Remove any soiling straight away.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
Warning: The handle is susceptible to  
scratches and abrasion.  
required in the event of a service call.  
In addition to the cleaning agents  
mentioned previously, you should also  
avoid  
^ Switch the appliance off, switch off at  
the wall socket and remove the plug.  
Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a suitable cool place  
(e.g. cool-box or another freezer).  
Remove all the freezer drawers from  
the appliance.  
– stainless steel cleaners,  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
– cleaning agents containing chloride,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners.  
Cleaning the outer casing, the  
interior and accessories  
Use warm water with a little washing up  
liquid. Wash all accessories by hand  
only. Do not wash in a dishwasher.  
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers  
or sponges which have been  
previously used with abrasive  
cleaning agents.  
^ After cleaning, wipe the outer casing,  
the interior and accessories with a  
damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.  
Leave the door open to air the  
– diswasher detergent.  
appliance for a short while.  
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Cleaning and care  
Ventilation gaps  
After cleaning  
^ The ventilation gaps should be  
cleaned regularly with a brush or  
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust  
will increase the energy consumption  
of the appliance.  
^ Close the appliance door, insert the  
plug in the socket and switch the  
appliance back on.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the freezer can cool down  
quickly.  
Door seal  
The indicator light will come on.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
has reached the required  
temperature, place the food back in  
the freezer drawers and put them  
back in the freezer.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seal as these will cause the  
seal to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
The door seal should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Switch off Super freeze by pressing  
the super freeze button when the  
temperature in the freezer is a  
constant -18 °C or colder.  
Metal grille at the back of the  
appliance  
The indicator light will go out.  
The metal grille at the back of the  
appliance (heat exchanger) should be  
dusted at least once a year. A build-up  
of dust will increase the energy  
consumption of the appliance.  
When cleaning the grille, make sure  
that the pipework and other  
components do not get broken or  
damaged in any way.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the temperature is too low.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations. Repairs  
and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for unauthorised work.  
^ Select a warmer temperature.  
^ The Super freeze function is still  
switched on. The Super freeze  
function switches itself off  
automatically after approx. 30 - 60  
hours. The indicator light is still on.  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting the Service  
Department.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
too dusty.  
What to do if . . .  
^ Check whether, the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
appliance has become too dusty.  
^ Check whether the appliance has  
been switched on. The temperature  
display must be lit up.  
^ The door has been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket and switched  
on.  
^ Check that the door has been closed  
properly.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
. . . food has frozen together.  
blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
vice Department.  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
. . . the door will not open because it  
has been opened and closed too  
many times in succession.  
. . . the alarm sounds and the  
temperature display flashes.  
This is not a fault. The suction caused  
by opening and closing the door is  
preventing the door from opening. Wait  
a few minutes and then try again. It  
should now open without force.  
^ Has the appliance door been open  
for longer than 60 seconds?  
The freezer temperature has risen  
above the temperature set because  
^ the door has been opened too  
frequently, or large amounts of fresh  
food have been put in at once for  
freezing.  
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Problem solving guide  
^ the ventilation gaps are blocked.  
The warmest temperature will show in  
the display for about 1 minute. The  
actual current temperature in the  
freezer will then show in the display  
again.  
^ there has been a lengthy interruption  
to the power supply.  
Once the problem has been resolved  
the temperature display will light up  
constantly and the alarm will stop.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
does not light up although the  
appliance is working.  
. . . a bar is lit up or flashing in the  
temperature display.  
The indicator light is defective. Call the  
Service Department.  
Check the temperature display about 6  
hours after switching on the appliance.  
The display will not show a temperature  
until the temperature in the appliance  
has reached a certain level.  
. . . you cannot switch the appliance  
off.  
The safety lock has been activated.  
. . . the following messages show in  
the temperature display "F1" to "F5".  
. . . the interior light is not working.  
^ Was the door left open for too long?  
The lighting switches itself off  
automatically after approx. 15  
minutes.  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
. . . "nA" appears in the temperature  
display.  
If this is not the case, then the lamp is  
defective:  
The temperature has risen too high at  
some point during the last couple of  
days because of a power cut.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains. Switch off at the wall and  
withdraw the plug from the socket, or  
disconnect the mains fuse or remove  
the screw-out fuse in countries where  
this is applicable.  
^ Press the alarm button whilst "nA" is  
lit up in the display.  
The temperature display will show the  
warmest temperature recorded in the  
appliance during the power cut.  
Depending on the temperature  
displayed, you should check the  
condition of food in the freezer. If it has  
defrosted or started to defrost check  
that it is still safe to use and if so use it  
as soon as possible. Defrosted food  
may only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
^ Unscrew the lamp and replace it with  
a new one.  
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Problem solving guide  
Lamp specification:  
220 - 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting.  
^ Screw the new lamp into the  
connection.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature it is advisable not to  
open the door while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
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Noises  
Normal noises  
What causes them  
Brrrrr...  
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can  
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.  
Blubb, blubb....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
On multi-zone and frost free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the  
system is unavoidable.  
Noises that you can  
easily rectify  
What causes them, and what can you do about  
them?  
Rattling, vibrating  
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit  
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the  
appliance.  
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of  
furniture: Move it away.  
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check  
all removable items and refit them correctly.  
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against  
each other? Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the  
appliance: Remove the clips.  
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Service Department  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
Your Miele Dealer  
or  
The Miele Service Department (see  
back cover for address).  
When contacting your Dealer or the  
Service Department, please quote the  
model and serial number of your  
appliance. This information is given on  
the data plate.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded to  
improve our service.  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations.  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
The voltage and connected load are  
given on the data plate. Please ensure  
that these match the household mains  
supply. The fuse rating is quoted on the  
plug.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
your local electrical supplier.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to install a residual current  
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30  
mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,  
VDE 0100, Section 739).  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply by an extension  
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee  
the required safety of the appliance  
(e.g. danger of overheating).  
The appliance must not be connected  
to an inverter and must not be used  
with a plug adapter as these can cause  
damage to the appliance's electronic  
unit.  
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Installation  
Ventilation  
Do not place any appliance which  
gives off heat, such as a toaster or  
microwave oven, on top of this  
appliance, as this would increase  
the appliance's energy  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be  
covered over. The air inlet and outlet  
must not be covered or blocked in any  
way. They should be dusted on a  
regular basis.  
consumption.  
Location  
This appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well ventilated room.  
Installation  
^ Remove any cable clips from the  
back of the appliance.  
The room temperature should not go  
above or below the climate range for  
which the appliance is designed. The  
higher the ambient temperature of the  
room the more energy the appliance  
requires to operate.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Remove  
any hindrance.  
^ Carefully push the appliance into  
position. The appliance can be  
placed directly against a wall.  
It should not be installed where it is  
exposed to direct sunlight or directly  
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance  
such as an oven or a radiator.  
Aligning the appliance  
Climate range  
The appliance is designed for use  
within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range of  
this appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
^ To align the appliance adjust the feet  
using the spanner supplied.  
SN  
N
ST  
+10 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +32 °C  
+18 °C to +38 °C  
+18 °C to +43 °C  
+10 °C to +38 °C  
+10 °C to +43 °C  
T
SN-ST  
SN-T  
The appliance will function perfectly  
down to an ambient temperature of  
+5 °C.  
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Changing the door hinging  
The appliance is supplied right-hand  
hinged. If left-hand door hinging is  
required, follow the instructions below.  
^ Remove the cover caps from the  
opposite side, and fit them into the  
empty holes.  
Removing the door handle:  
Changing over the door:  
First the side section of the handle must  
be removed:  
^ Open the appliance door.  
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side  
section b slides back, creating a  
gap d between side section b and  
mounting plate c.  
^ Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a  
out, then pull it forwards and out.  
^ Use a screwdriver to remove cover  
b, then close the door.  
^ Place a suitable object (e.g. a spoon  
handle) in gap d, and slowly lever  
the handle towards the door.  
^ Remove screw c completely.  
^ Pull door support d together with  
hinge pin e downwards, then tilt it  
forwards and take it off.  
Be careful not to let the "spoon  
handle" slip, causing damage to the  
appliance.  
The side section b can now be  
removed.  
^ Pull side section b out of the guides  
on the mounting plate.  
^ Loosen the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the  
mounting plate, and remove the  
handle.  
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Changing the door hinging  
In the following illustration the door  
is not shown in the closed position to  
make it easier to see what happens  
next.  
^ Open the door, tilt it downwards and  
take it off. Take care not to lose  
washer a.  
^ Using a screwdriver remove covers  
b.  
^ Turn door support b around, pull  
hinge pin a out, and refit on the  
opposite side.  
^ Unscrew upper hinge pin c using  
the spanner supplied, and refit on the  
opposite side.  
^ Fit both parts into hinge plate f. To  
do this push hinge pin a through  
hinge plate f into door support b.  
Swing the door support in, push  
upwards and re-assemble with screw  
c.  
^ Put covers b back on again from  
behind and then push them firmly  
into place from the front.  
^ Remove spacer d with a screwdriver  
and refit it on the opposite side.  
^ Align the door with the appliance  
housing using the long slot in hinge  
plate f. Then tighten screw c.  
^ Remove plug e from the door  
bearing bush in the door and refit on  
the opposite side.  
^ Refit plinth fascia d, pushing it firmly  
into position.  
^ Hang the door in hinge pin c  
(remember to use washer a), then  
close the door.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ With the door open, position cover e  
in the front of the plinth fascia, and  
push it firmly into position.  
Refitting the handle:  
^ Loosely screw the handle to the  
opposite side of the door.  
The mounting plate must fit snugly to  
the door housing. If it doesn't:  
^ Tighten the two screws a with the  
allen key provided as far as they will  
go.  
^ Tighten screws b.  
^ Slide the side section of the handle  
into the guides on the mounting plate  
until it clicks into place.  
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FN 4697 S, FN 4897 S  
M.-Nr. 06 413 700 / 00  
en / GB  
This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.  
 

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