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Operating instructions
Freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 12 543 580

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen- tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 12 543 580...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............Caring for the environment ................18 Installation......................20 Installation site..................... 20 Ventilation requirements ..................21 Installing several refrigeration appliances ............22 Side-by-side installation................. 22 Changing the door hinging.................. 22 Fitting supplied wall spacers................23 Installing the refrigeration appliance ..............23 Aligning the refrigeration appliance..............
  • Page 3 Switching on the lock function /............. 52 Information on Sabbath mode  ..............53 Changing the time before the door alarm  is triggered ....... 53 Miele@home ....................54 Adjusting the volume of alarms and buzzers /........56 Adjusting the display brightness  ............... 56 Switching off demo mode ...
  • Page 4 Contents Service........................ 79 Contact in the event of a fault ................79 EPREL database ....................79 Warranty ......................79 EU Conformity declaration ................80 UK Conformity declaration ................81 Copyrights and licences ................... 82...
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place...
  • Page 6 The refrigeration appli- ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex- plosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor- rect use or operation of the appliance. ...
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children  Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri- geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.  Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper- vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog- nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 8 - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.  The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/ air mixture building up.
  • Page 9 If the electrical connection cable supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original spare part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when ori- ginal Miele spare parts are used.
  • Page 10  Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.  This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to cope with particular conditions (e.g.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Proper installation  Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in the install- ation instructions supplied with the appliance.  Refrigeration appliances with an “S” in the model identifier can be installed next to each other as a side-by-side combination: - Carry out installation as described in the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am- bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperat- ures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions  Danger of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Accessories and spare parts  Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war- ranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.  Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min- imum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of...
  • 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 or defrost this ap- pliance.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions Transport  Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori- ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.  Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
  • Page 17 Warning and Safety instructions  Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam- age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by - puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser, - bending any pipework, or - scratching the surface coating.
  • Page 18: Caring For The Environment

    Miele, free of charge. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the old appliance prior to disposal. You are legally obliged...
  • Page 19 Caring for the environment in free of charge. Please ensure that your old appliance poses no risk to chil- dren while being stored for disposal.
  • Page 20: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation This appliance should be installed in a Installation site dry, well-ventilated room.  Risk of damage due to high hu- When deciding on the installation site, midity. please bear in mind that your refriger- In environments with high humidity, ation appliance will use more energy if condensation can build up on ex- installed near to a heater, a cooker or...
  • Page 21: Ventilation Requirements

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Climate range Ventilation requirements This refrigeration appliance is designed  Risk of fire and damage due to for use within specific ambient temper- insufficient ventilation. atures (climate range). Do not use it in If the refrigeration appliance is not ambient temperatures for which it is not ventilated sufficiently, the com- designed.
  • Page 22: Installing Several Refrigeration Appliances

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing several refrigeration Changing the door hinging appliances  Risk of injury and damage when changing the door hinging.  Risk of damage due to condens- There is an increased risk of injury ation on external appliance panels. and damage if the door hinging is in- In environments with high humidity, stalled by a single person.
  • Page 23: Fitting Supplied Wall Spacers

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Fitting supplied wall spacers Installing the refrigeration ap- pliance The wall spacers supplied must be used in order to achieve declared en-  Risk of injury and damage due to ergy consumption values and to pre- the refrigeration appliance tipping vent the build-up of condensation at over.
  • Page 24: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Connect the refrigeration appliance to Aligning the refrigeration appliance the electricity supply as described in  Risk of damage and injury “Electrical connection”. caused by the appliance door falling  Move the refrigeration appliance out or the refrigeration appliance tip- carefully to its intended installation ping over.
  • Page 25: Integrating The Refrigeration Appliance In A Run Of Kitchen Units

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Integrating the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units The refrigeration appliance can be sur- rounded by kitchen units. K(S)/FN(S)/KFN 4xxx X edst/cs, ws, bst, el  Top box  Refrigeration appliance, door depth = 75 mm  Kitchen unit  Wall A = 25 mm (with recessed grip)/60 mm (with handle) Refrigeration appliance with glass front K(S)/FN(S)/KFN 4xxx X obsw/matt, bb,...
  • Page 26 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Install the refrigeration appliance next  Risk of fire and damage due to to the kitchen unit. insufficient ventilation. - The appliance front must protrude in If the refrigeration appliance is not front of furniture fronts by at least the ventilated sufficiently, the com- door depth.
  • Page 27: Appliance Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Appliance dimensions Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4382 ... ws, FNS 4382 ... el All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear. * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted.
  • Page 28 FNS 4382 ... ws, FNS 4382 ... el All dimensions are given in mm. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2100 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department.
  • Page 29 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4382 ... ws + KS 4383 ... ws, FNS 4382 ... el + KS 4383 ... el For more information, see the section “Installation – Side-by-side installation” and the installation instructions supplied with the side-by-side installation kit. All dimensions are given in mm.
  • Page 30: Installation Dimensions/View From Above

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4382 ... ws N, FNS 4382 ... el N All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear. * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted.
  • Page 31 FNS 4382 ... ws N, FNS 4382 ... el N All dimensions are given in mm. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2100 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department.
  • Page 32 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4382 ... ws N + KS 4383 ... ws N, FNS 4382 ... el N + KS 4383 ... el N For more information, see the section “Installation – Side-by-side installation”. All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliances will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross-sections are kept clear.
  • Page 33 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4383 ... ws N, FNS 4383 ... el N All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear. 675* 1850 1065 * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted.
  • Page 34 FNS 4382 ... ws N, FNS 4382 ... el N All dimensions are given in mm. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2100 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department.
  • Page 35 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4383 ... ws N + KS 4384 ... ws N, FNS 4383 ... el N + KS 4384 ... el N For more information, see the section “Installation – Side-by-side installation”. All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliances will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross-sections are kept clear.
  • Page 36: Electrical Connection

    Miele product must also be maintained the cable. in isolated operation or in operation that For safety reasons, do not use an ex- is not synchronised with the mains tension lead or multi-socket adapter.
  • Page 37 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Insert the plug of the refrigeration ap- pliance into the socket. The refrigeration appliance is now con- nected to the electricity supply.
  • Page 38: Saving Energy

    Saving energy How to save energy: Installation The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher am- site bient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process. Therefore, you should: - Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room. - Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source (heater element, cooker).
  • Page 39 Saving energy - Use the wall spacers. The wall spacers on the back of your re- frigeration appliance are designed to ensure that the declared energy consumption is achieved.
  • Page 40: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Appliance overview This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 41 Guide to the appliance a Display b Tiltable freezer drawer c Freezer drawer d Freezer drawer XXLBox e NoFrost module f Ventilation gap...
  • Page 42: Control Panel With Start Display

    OK sensor control for confirming a selection and entering Settings mode  d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up) Settings mode  In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their...
  • Page 43 Guide to the appliance  Set up the Miele@home function for the first time, activate and deactivate WiFi or reset the network configuration (see “Selecting further settings”)  /  Switch the keypad tone on or off    / ...
  • Page 44: Selecting The Desired Function In Settings Mode

    Guide to the appliance Selecting the desired function in Settings mode   Touch the OK sensor control on the control panel.  will appear in the display.  Use the  or  sensor control to scroll to the  symbol.  Touch OK. ...
  • Page 45: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    For installing two refrigeration appli- ances side by side. Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Optional accessories can be ordered from the Miele webshop. They can...
  • Page 46 Guide to the appliance MicroCloth HyClean The MicroCloth HyClean is a multi-pur- pose antibacterial cloth and is particu- larly tear resistant and durable. It can be used wet or dry, with or without clean- ing agent.
  • Page 47: Switching On And Off

    “Electrical connection”. zone lights up constantly and the alarm tone stops. Miele will then appear on the appliance display, followed by .  If the alarm annoys you, tap OK. The alarm will stop.
  • Page 48: Switching Off The Refrigeration Appliance

    Switching on and off To note when switching off for longer Switching off the refrigeration periods of time appliance If, during a long absence, the refri-  Touch the OK sensor control on the geration appliance is switched off control panel. but not cleaned and the door is left ...
  • Page 49: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Temperature display temperature for storing food in the ap- In normal operation, the temperature pliance. Bacteria will cause food which display shows the current maximum is not stored at the correct temperature freezer section temperature in the to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 50 The correct temperature If you change the temperature set- ting:  check the temperature display after a few hours. It will take this long for the appliance to give an accurate read- ing. - Wait for approx. 6 hours if the refri- geration appliance is not very full - Wait for approx. 24 hours if the refri- geration appliance is full...
  • Page 51: Using Super Freeze

    Using Super freeze SuperFreeze  You do not need to switch on the Su- perFreeze function: When switched on, the SuperFreeze - If you are placing food that is function  can be used to rapidly re- already frozen in the freezer duce the temperature in the freezer section to its lowest setting (depend- - If you only freeze up to 2 kg of...
  • Page 52: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Switching on the lock function / Explanation of the different settings When the lock function  is switched on, it protects the refrigeration appli- Only the settings that require further ex- ance from being switched off inadvert- planation are described below. ently and against unintentional adjust- ments by unauthorised persons such as The door alarm and other warnings...
  • Page 53: Information On Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings  Touch the OK sensor control for ap- Changing the time before the door prox. 6 seconds. alarm  is triggered  You can set how quickly the door alarm  will appear in the display. sounds after the appliance door is ...
  • Page 54: Miele@Home

    To use this feature, you will need: Miele@home availability - A WiFi network The ability to use the Miele app de- - The Miele app pends on the availability of the - A Miele user account You can create Miele@home service in your country.
  • Page 55 Selecting further settings Setting up Miele@home for the first Resetting the network configuration time  In Settings mode , use the  or  In Settings mode , use the  or  sensor control to scroll to the  sensor control to scroll to the  symbol.
  • Page 56: Adjusting The Volume Of Alarms And Buzzers

     Touch the OK sensor control on the control panel.  Use the  and  sensor controls to select the volume you want for Miele will appear initially in the display, alarms and buzzers. followed by the start screen.  Touch OK.
  • Page 57: Resetting The Settings To Their Default Settings

     symbol. model).  Touch OK. - When reporting an appliance fault to  Use the  sensor control to scroll to the Miele Customer Service Depart- the  symbol. ment (see “Service”).  Touch OK. - When retrieving information from the EPREL database (see “Service”).
  • Page 58: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm  A temperature alarm is displayed be- Health risk caused by decom- fore an existing door alarm. posing food. If the temperature in the freezer re- The audible and visual signals may be mains above -18 °C for a long time, activated in the following situations: the frozen food can start to defrost.
  • Page 59 Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid in- creased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the appliance door is left open. If the appliance door is left open for a longer period of time, ...
  • Page 60: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Freezing fresh food To ensure that fresh food placed in the  Health risk caused by decom- freezer freezes through to the core as posing food. quickly as possible, the maximum If the temperature in the freezer re- freezing capacity must not be ex- mains above -18 °C for a long time, ceeded.
  • Page 61: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Packaging food for freezing Home freezing  Freeze food in portions. Before placing food in the freezer Tip: Use suitable packaging to avoid  When freezing more than 2 kg of freezer burn (such as freezer contain- fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze ers).
  • Page 62: Storage Time For Frozen Food

    Freezing and storing food  Place the food so that it is touching Storage time for frozen food the back of the drawer to help it Food group Storage time freeze through to the core as quickly (Months) as possible. Ice cream 2 to 6 – VarioRoom: freezing the maximum...
  • Page 63: Cooling Drinks Quickly

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, causing injury and damage. Using accessories Making ice cubes  Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with wa- ter and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers.
  • Page 64: Defrosting

    Defrosting The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system. The refrigeration appli- ance defrosts automatically. The moisture generated in the appli- ance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time. This automatic defrosting system en- ables the refrigeration appliance to re- main permanently ice-free.
  • Page 65: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents The data plate located inside the in- terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli- Cleaning and conditioning agents ance must not be removed. It contains used in the interior cabinet of the re- information which is required in the frigeration appliance must be food event of a fault.
  • Page 66: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Preparing the refrigeration ap- Cleaning the inside of the ap- pliance for cleaning pliance  Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The refrigeration appliance should be cleaned regularly (at least once a  appears in the display and the cool- month).
  • Page 67: Cleaning Accessories By Hand Or In The Dishwasher

    Cleaning and care Cleaning accessories by hand Removing and dismantling ac- or in the dishwasher cessories for cleaning The following components must be Removing the drawers cleaned by hand only:  Pull the drawer out as far as it will go. - All drawers The following components are dish- washer-safe:...
  • Page 68: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels

     Clean the surfaces with a clean brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting sponge and a solution of warm water brush, for example). and washing-up liquid. A clean, damp microfibre cloth without cleaning agent can also be used.
  • Page 69: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning  Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigeration appliance.  Switch the refrigeration appliance back on, if necessary. The refrigeration appliance will start cooling again.  Switch the SuperFreeze function  on for a while so that the freezer sec- tion can cool down quickly.
  • Page 70: Problem Solving Guide

    You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call the Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
  • Page 71 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. The appliance door is not properly closed. A thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer section.  Close the appliance door. After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself.
  • Page 72  Check whether the door seal is damaged. The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged or needs to be re-  Change the door seal. A replacement is available placed. from Miele or from specialist retailers.
  • Page 73 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when placed in the gether. freezer.  Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. There is no audible This is not a fault.
  • Page 74  lights up in the  Touch OK. display. The refri- geration appli- will appear initially in the display, followed by Miele ance does not the start screen. get cold, al-  Touch OK. though the appli-  In Settings mode , use the  or  sensor con- ance controls are trol to scroll to the  symbol.
  • Page 75 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy   is lit up in the tem- The temperature alarm has been activated; the tem-  perature display and an perature in the freezer section has risen higher or alarm is also sounding. fallen lower than the temperature set.
  • Page 76 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy  Indication of an interruption to the power supply: the  lights up red in the temperature in the refrigeration appliance over the display and an alarm last few days or hours has risen too high because of also sounds.
  • Page 77  Tap  on the display to switch the alarm off. the display and a fault code F with  Call the Miele Customer Service Department. numbers may ap- To report the fault, you need the fault code and also pear. An alarm the model number and serial number of your refriger- will also sound.
  • Page 78: Noises

    Noises The refrigeration appliance is producing various noises during operation. If the cooling performance is low, the refrigeration appliance will conserve energy but operate for longer. The volume will be lower. Food will be chilled faster if the cooling performance is high. The volume will be higher.
  • Page 79: Service

    Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. The model identifier can be found on You can book a Miele Customer Ser- the data plate inside the refrigeration vice call-out online at www.miele.com/ appliance or, depending on the model, service.
  • Page 80: Eu Conformity Declaration

    EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this freezer complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.ie - For service, information, operating in- structions etc: go to https:// miele.co.uk/manuals and enter the...
  • Page 81: Uk Conformity Declaration

    UK Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this fridge- freezer complies with UK Radio Equip- ment Regulations 2017, as amended. The complete text of the UK declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk...
  • Page 82: Copyrights And Licences

    Copyrights and licences For the purpose of operating and controlling the communication module, Miele uses proprietary or third-party software that is not covered by open source licens- ing terms. This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be respected.
  • Page 83 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland Singapore Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele Pte. Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
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