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Miele FN 35402 i Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and installation instructions
Freezer
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en - AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 09 943 050

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Freezer To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 943 050...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Warranty ............53 Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents....54 Demo mode r.

  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a For switching the entire appliance on d For setting the temperature and off (X colder), selection sensor in settings mode b Optical interface (for Service only) e For confirming a selection c For switching the SuperFreeze (OK sensor) function on and off.
  • Page 5 Selection options for the keypad tone and the door and temperature alarm tones < Miele|home Only visible when a communication module is fitted and signed on (see "Miele|home") – SmartGrid Only visible when a communication module is fitted and signed on (see "Miele|home")
  • Page 6 Guide to the appliance This picture is an example of an appliance model. a Control panel b Interior lighting c Frost-free unit d Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray e Freezer drawers* * Depending on model...

  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain materials which, if are environmentally friendly for disposal handled or disposed of incorrectly, and can normally be recycled.

  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
  • Page 9 The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
  • Page 10 In the event of any damage: – avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark, – switch off at the mains and unplug the appliance, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – call Miele.
  • Page 11 If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g.
  • Page 12 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician. The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (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.
  • Page 14 Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use by" dates. Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions Transporting the appliance To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging. Due to the size and weight of the appliance, it must be transported by two people. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance! Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door lock...

  • Page 17: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation/Mainte In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, nance unventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not situated near a heat Situated near a heat source source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).
  • Page 18 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.

  • Page 19: Switching The Appliance On And Off

    Switching the appliance on and off Before using for the first time Switching on The mains connection symbol t Packaging material appears in the display when the ^ Remove all packaging material from appliance is plugged in and switched the inside of the appliance. on at the wall socket.

  • Page 20: Switching Off

    Switching the appliance on and off Switching 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: ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. ^ switch the appliance off, If this is not possible, the safety lock ^ disconnect the appliance from the is active.

  • Page 21: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature Temperature display It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the In normal operation the temperature appliance. Micro-organisms will cause display shows the average, current food which is not stored at the correct temperature in the freezer.

  • Page 22: Setting The Temperature

    The correct temperature Setting the temperature Approximately 5 seconds after you release the sensor, the actual ^ Use both sensors underneath the temperature in the appliance will be display to set the temperature. displayed. By touching When you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx.

  • Page 23: Superfreeze

    SuperFreeze Switch the SuperFreeze function on Switching off SuperFreeze before putting fresh food into the The SuperFreeze function switches off freezer. automatically after approx. 65 hours. This helps food to freeze quickly and The duration until the SuperFreeze retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours function is switched off depends on the and appearance.

  • Page 24: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a However, if the temperature in the warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer section freezer remains above -18 °C for a cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid long time, check that the frozen food energy being wasted if the door is left has not started to defrost.

  • Page 25: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm Switching the alarm off early An alarm will sound if the door is left If the noise of the alarm disturbs you, open for too long. The alarm symbol ; you can switch the alarm off early if you will light up.

  • Page 26: Further Settings

    Further settings Safety lock 0 Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in the settings mode. The safety lock secures against inadvertent: While you are in settings mode, the door alarm and any other fault – switching off, messages are suppressed, but the –...
  • Page 27 Further settings ^ By touching either the X or Y sensor you can now set whether the safety lock is to be switched on or off: 0: safety lock is switched off 1: safety lock is switched on ^ Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection.

  • Page 28: Audible Tones )

    Further settings Audible tones ) The appliance features audible tones such as a keypad tone and warning tone for the door alarm. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor you The keypad tone and door alarm can now select: warning tone can be switched on or off, 0: keypad tone off;...

  • Page 29: Display Brightness

    Further settings Display brightness s You can adjust the display brightness to suit the light conditions in the room. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor you The display brightness can be adjusted in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default can adjust the display brightness: setting is 3 (maximum brightness).

  • Page 30: Sabbath Mode

    Further settings Sabbath mode ¬ Switching on Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath programme for the purposes of religious observance. The following are switched off: ^ Touch the settings sensor. – the interior lighting when the door is All selectable symbols appear in the opened display and the 0 symbol flashes.
  • Page 31 Further settings ^ Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection. As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in the display, Sabbath mode is switched ^ Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed. Switching off Sabbath mode ^ Touch the settings sensor to leave the Sabbath mode.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Freezer drawers on telescopic Shelves runners The shelves can be removed. Some of the freezer drawers are on ^ Lift the shelf slightly at the front and telescopic runners and can be then pull it forwards and out. removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes.

  • Page 33: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer section, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...

  • Page 34: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in Tips on home freezing the freezer.

  • Page 35: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When removing the freezer drawers, ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of please note: fresh food, switch on the The bottom drawer must always SuperFreeze function for some time remain in the appliance.

  • Page 36: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Making ice cubes Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in a microwave oven, – in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, – at room temperature, ^ Fill the ice cube tray three quarters –...

  • Page 37: Cool Pack

    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, thus extending the time for which food can be stored without power to the appliance. ^ Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section.

  • Page 38: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting This freezer is equipped with a "NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts automatically. The moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condenser and is automatically dissipated by the condenser from time to time. This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice-free.

  • Page 39: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the To avoid damaging the surfaces of your electronic unit. appliance, do not use: – cleaning agents containing soda, Cleaning water must not get into the drain hole. ammonia, acids or chlorides, –...

  • Page 40: Before Cleaning

    Cleaning Before cleaning To remove the telescopic runners: ^ Switch off the appliance. The display goes dark and the cooling is turned off. If this is not the case, the safety lock is on (see "Further settings - Switching the safety lock off). ^ Disconnect the appliance from the mains.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning Cleaning the interior and The following parts cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher: accessories – Freezer drawers Clean the appliance at least once a – Shelves month. – Telescopic runners on the shelves Remove any soiling immediately - do –...

  • Page 42: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning Ventilation gaps After cleaning ^ The ventilation gaps should be ^ Slide all shelves back into the cleaned on a regular basis with a appliance. brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up ^ Close the appliance door. of dust will increase the energy ^ Reconnect the appliance to the consumption of the appliance.

  • Page 43: Problem Solving Guide

    Miele. If, after consulting this guide, you cannot remedy the problem, please contact Miele. Please note, however, that a call-out fee will be applied to unnecessary ser- vice visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating instructions.
  • Page 44 Problem solving guide The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Correct the temperature The temperature in The temperature setting is setting. the appliance is too too low.
  • Page 45 Problem solving guide The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Do not block the The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the switching on more housing unit have been ventilation gaps.
  • Page 46 Information in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy "F0 to F9" appears in ^ Call Miele. There is a fault. the display. The alarm symbol ; ^ Close the appliance door. The door alarm has been The alarm symbol ; will lights up in the activated.
  • Page 47 Problem solving guide Information in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy The alarm symbol ; ^ Remedy the alarm. The The temperature in the alarm symbol ; will flashes in the freezer has risen higher or disappear and the display. fallen lower than the audible tone will stop.
  • Page 48 ^ Call Miele. If this is not the case, then there is a fault. The LED lighting may only be repaired or changed by a Miele authorised service technician. Current-carrying components are located underneath the light cover. Danger of injury and damage! Do not remove the cover.
  • Page 49 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Use a blunt instrument, Food has frozen The food packaging was e.g. a spoon handle or together. not dry when loaded in the plastic scraper, to prise it freezer. apart carefully. An alarm does not This is not a fault.

  • Page 50: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.

  • Page 51: Miele|Home

    Miele|home a Miele|home communication enabled appliance b Miele|home communication module XKM 3000 Z c Miele|home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele|home Gateway XGW 3000 e Wi-Fi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop...
  • Page 52 Further information enabled appliances. Further information regarding – Mobile appliance g Miele|home is available on the internet A PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone and in the instruction manuals of the can be used within the reception various components, e.g. the area of a household WLAN e to Miele|home Gateway.

  • Page 53: After Sales / Warranty

    After Sales / Warranty In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, please contact: – Miele The contact details for Miele are given on the back cover of these operating instructions. When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.

  • Page 54: Information For Miele Centers And Chartered Agents

    Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents Demo mode r This appliance can be presented in Miele Centers and retail stores with the help of the "Demo mode". The controls ^ Place your finger on the X sensor, and lighting will work, but the and leave it there.
  • Page 55 Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents Switching off Demo mode The r is illuminated in the display. ^ Touch the X or Y sensor so that 0 appears in the display (Demo mode is inactive). ^ Touch the settings sensor.

  • Page 56: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection All electrical work should be carried out Do not connect the appliance to the by a suitably qualified and competent mains electricity supply by an extension person in strict accordance with current lead or a plug adapter. Extension leads local and national safety regulations.

  • Page 57: Installation Advice

    For prevention, it is own niche. advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and/or Please contact Miele for information an air-conditioned room. on which combinations are suitable Please ensure that doors are closing for your appliance.

  • Page 58: Climate Range

    Installation advice Ventilation Climate range The appliance is designed for use The ventilation gaps given must be within a certain climate range (ambient adhered to, otherwise the temperatures) and should not be used compressor will be activated more outside this range. frequently and for longer periods.

  • Page 59: Before Installation

    Installation advice Before installation – The ventilation cross-sections in the plinth, housing unit and above the ^ Before installation, remove the appliance must amount to at least accessories bag containing 200 cm to ensure that air can installation components and circulate without hindrance.

  • Page 60: Does Your Old Appliance Have A Different Hinging Mechanism

    All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from Miele. ^ Open the appliance door and remove the red transport clips a (depending on model).

  • Page 61: Building-In Dimensions

    Before installation, ensure the building-in niche matches the required dimensions. The required ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] FN 35402 i 1397 - 1413 FN 37402 i 1772 - 1788...

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set at the factory to enable the door to be opened wide. If the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. –...

  • Page 63: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. This appliance is delivered with right-hand door hinging. If you wish to use left-hand hinging, the hinges must be changed: To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: ^ Open the appliance door.
  • Page 64 Changing the door hinging Removing the soft-close mechanism Risk of injury! When removed from the unit, the soft-close mechanism snaps shut. ^ Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Unscrew the screws d completely. ^ Place the fixing element g on the opposite side and loosely screw in the screws d.
  • Page 65 Changing the door hinging ^ Now turn over the appliance door so Securing the soft-close mechanism that outer side faces upwards ^ Now turn over the appliance door so (hinges remain open). that the outer side faces downwards. Do not close up the hinges. ^ Screw the mounting i onto the hinge and tighten securely.
  • Page 66 Changing the door hinging ^ Hang the appliance door f and onto the pre-fitted screws d and , and securely tighten the screws d and ^ Replace covers a, b and c. ^ Refit the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far.

  • Page 67: Installation

    Installation To install the appliance, you will Due to the size and weight of the need the following: appliance, it is essential that installation is carried out by two people. ^ Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even, horizontal floor.
  • Page 68 Installation You will require the following – for mounting the appliance doors: installation components All installation components are designated by numbers. Each component's number can also be found in the installation steps on the following pages. – for building into the niche: ** Number depending on niche height.
  • Page 69 Installation ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into its niche. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. Installation tip: Tie a piece of string around the plug to "lengthen" the mains cable. Then grab the other end of the string and pull the mains cable through the housing unit to make it easier to...
  • Page 70 Installation ^ Now screw the adjustable feet l all the way in. ^ Remove the cover f. ^ Loosely screw on the fixing plate g with the screws h at the top left of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that the bracket is still able to slide from side to side.
  • Page 71 Installation Installation ^ Push the appliance into the niche until all four covers of the fixing brackets touch the front edge of the side walls of the housing unit. ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from the sealing strip m. ^ Adhere the sealing strip m to the side of the appliance on which the door is opened so that it is flush with...

  • Page 72: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Installation ^ Make sure that the covers of the top If the all round gap of 42 mm is not and bottom fixing brackets lie flush with the front edges of the housing maintained between the appliance unit side walls. housing and the front edge of the housing unit side wall, the door may This will create a gap all round of...
  • Page 73 Installation ^ Break off the ends of the brackets and dispose of them. They are no longer needed. ^ Attach the respective covers f and u to the fixing brackets. ^ Push the loose-fitting fixing bracket against the side wall. ^ Screw the fixing bracket j to the housing unit side wall with the screw s.
  • Page 74 Installation Only on an appliance with a niche height greater than 140 cm To further secure the appliance in the housing unit, slide the support strips supplied in between the floor of the housing unit and the bottom of the appliance: ^ First attach the key v to one of the support strips w.

  • Page 75: Fitting A Furniture Door

    – The vertical gap between the furniture door in kg furniture doors should generally be 3 mm. The exact value is dependent FN 35402 i upon the radius of the edge of the furniture door. FN 37402 i If the appliance is being built into a run...
  • Page 76 Installation Tip: Push up the fittings aids b with the furniture front until they are the same height as the doors of adjacent kitchen units. ^ A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.
  • Page 77 Installation ^ Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Fit the side cover q to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. ^ Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if needed). ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door e.
  • Page 78 Installation ^ Open the appliance door. Adjusting the position of the door ^ Hang the furniture door onto the – Adjustment to the sides (X). adjusting bolts h. ^ Move the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach the nuts c on the –...
  • Page 79 Installation ^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting ^ Drill fixing holes l in the furniture bolts h with a screwdriver, tighten doors and screw in the screws m. the nuts c on the appliance doors Make sure the two metal edges are with the ring spanner j.
  • Page 80 Installation ^ Tighten all screws again. To make sure the appliance is correctly installed: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the furniture carcase. – The seals at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ^ To double check, place a torch in the appliance and close the door.
  • Page 84 FN 35402 i, FN 37402 i, FNS 35402 i, FNS 37402 i en - AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 943 050 / 00...

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