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Operating instructions Freezer To avoid 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-SA M.-Nr. 12 124 770...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............Caring for the environment ................17 Installation......................18 Installing the refrigeration appliance ..............18 Aligning the refrigeration appliance..............19 Installation site..................... 19 Ventilation requirements ..................21 Installing several refrigeration appliances ............21 Side-by-side installation................. 21 Changing the door hinging..................
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Party mode ....................44 Switching on the lock function /............. 44 Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered ....... 45 Miele@home ....................46 Adjusting the volume of alarms and buzzers /........48 Adjusting the display brightness ............... 48 Switching off demo mode ................48 Resetting the settings to their default settings .........
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Contents Copyrights and licences ................... 72...
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...
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The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect use or operation of the appliance. ...
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refrigeration appliance unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
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In the event of damage: - Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark. - Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity supply. - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact your Miele dealer.
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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 original Miele spare parts are used.
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Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele original spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used. In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings clean at all times.
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Warning and Safety instructions Proper installation When installing the refrigeration appliance, it is a mandatory requirement to follow the installation instructions supplied with it. Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. ...
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific ambient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance. A lower ambient temperature will cause the compressor to switch off for longer periods, meaning that the refrigeration appliance is unable to maintain the required temperature.
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The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause scratching. Accessories and spare parts Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated. Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the...
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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 appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original 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 ...
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Warning and Safety instructions Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to damage 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.
The packaging materials or with Miele, free of charge. By law, used are selected from materials which you are solely responsible for deleting are environmentally friendly for disposal any personal data from the old and should be recycled.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Prepare the refrigeration appliance for Installing the refrigeration installation as close as possible to its appliance intended installation site. Risk of injury and damage due to Connect the refrigeration appliance to the refrigeration appliance tipping the electricity supply as described in over.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the refrigeration appliance Installation site Risk of damage and injury Risk of damage due to high caused by the appliance door falling humidity. out or the refrigeration appliance In environments with high humidity, tipping over. condensation can build up on If the additional adjustable foot on external refrigeration appliance...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation This appliance should be installed in a Climate range dry, well-ventilated room. This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific ambient When deciding on the installation site, temperatures (climate range). Do not please bear in mind that your use it in ambient temperatures for which refrigeration appliance will use more it is not designed.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Ventilation requirements Installing several refrigeration appliances Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation. Risk of damage due to If the refrigeration appliance is not condensation on external appliance ventilated sufficiently, the panels. compressor will run more frequently In environments with high humidity, and for longer periods.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Changing the door hinging Fitting supplied wall spacers The wall spacers supplied must be Danger of injury and damage used in order to achieve declared when changing the door hinging. energy consumption values and to There is an increased danger of prevent the build-up of condensation injury and damage if the door hinging at high ambient temperatures.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Integrating the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units The refrigeration appliance can be surrounded by kitchen units. K(S)/FN(S)/KFN 4xxx X edst/cs, ws, bst, el Top box Refrigeration appliance, door depth = 75 mm Housing unit Wall A = 25 mm (with recessed grip)/60 mm (with handle) Refrigeration appliance with glass front K(S)/FN(S)/KFN 4xxx X bb, brws, bs, grgr...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Install the refrigeration appliance next Risk of fire and damage due to to the housing 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 door depth.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Appliance dimensions Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4782 ... edt/cs 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 supplied wall spacers fitted.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Connections FNS 4782 ... edt/cs All dimensions are given in mm. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2200 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from your Miele dealer.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above FNS 4782 ... edt/cs + KS 4783 ... edt/cs 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. The refrigeration appliances will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross-sections are kept clear.
Miele product must also be overload the cable. maintained in isolated operation or in For safety reasons, do not use an...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Insert the plug of the refrigeration appliance into the socket. The refrigeration appliance is now connected to the electricity supply.
Saving energy How to save energy: Installation The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher site ambient 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).
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Saving energy - Use the wall spacers. The wall spacers on the back of your refrigeration appliance are designed to ensure that the declared energy consumption is achieved.
Sensor controls for selecting a setting c OK sensor control for confirming a selection 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...
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Guide to the appliance / Switch the keypad tone on or off / Change the volume of the alarms and buzzers or switch them off entirely /level 5 (see “Selecting further settings”) Change the display brightness Level 4 (see “Selecting further settings”) Change the temperature unit...
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. ...
Guide to the appliance Adjusting the interior fittings Accessories supplied Tilting the top drawer Ice cube tray The drawer can be tilted to make it Door opening angle limiter easier to remove frozen food. The door hinges are set ex works to enable the door to be opened up to 115°.
Guide to the appliance Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance. Multi-purpose microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for removing fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
“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.
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 Touch the OK sensor control on the refrigeration appliance is switched off control panel. but not cleaned and the door is left ...
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Temperature display temperature for storing food in the In normal operation, the temperature appliance. Bacteria will cause food display shows the current maximum which is not stored at the correct freezer section temperature in the temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
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The correct temperature If you change the temperature setting: check the temperature display after a few hours. It will take this long for the appliance to give an accurate reading. - Wait for approx. 6 hours if the refrigeration appliance is not very full - Wait for approx. 24 hours if the refrigeration appliance is full If, after this time, the temperature is still...
Using Super freeze SuperFreeze You do not need to switch on the SuperFreeze function: When switched on, the SuperFreeze - If you are placing food that is function can be used to rapidly already frozen in the freezer reduce the temperature in the freezer section to its lowest setting - If you only freeze up to 2 kg of (depending on the ambient...
Selecting further settings Switching on the lock function / Explanation of the different settings When the lock function is switched on, it protects the refrigeration Only the settings that require further appliance from being switched off explanation are described below. inadvertently and against unintentional adjustments by unauthorised persons The door alarm and other warnings such as children.
Selecting further settings Touch the OK sensor control for Changing the time before the door approx. 6 seconds. alarm is triggered You can set how quickly the door alarm will appear in the display. sounds after the appliance door is ...
The ability to use the Miele app - The Miele app depends on the availability of the - A Miele user account You can create Miele@home service in your country. a user account via the Miele app. The Miele@home service is not The Miele app will guide you as you available in every country.
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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.
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.
sensor control to scroll to the Miele@home”). symbol. - When reporting an appliance fault to Touch OK. your Miele dealer (see “Service”). Use the sensor control to scroll to the symbol. Touch OK. The refrigeration appliance switches off...
Temperature and door alarm A temperature alarm is displayed Health risk caused by before an existing door alarm. decomposing food. If the temperature in the freezer The audible and visual signals may be remains above -18 °C for a long activated in the following situations: time, the frozen food can start to - You switch on the refrigeration...
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Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased 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, ...
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Freezing fresh food To ensure that fresh food placed in the Health risk caused by freezer freezes through to the core as decomposing food. quickly as possible, the maximum If the temperature in the freezer freezing capacity must not be remains above -18 °C for a long exceeded.
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 fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze containers).
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 The storage life of food is very variable, freeze through to the core as quickly even at a constant temperature of as possible.
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 water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers.
Defrosting The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system. The refrigeration appliance defrosts automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time. This automatic defrosting system enables the refrigeration appliance to remain permanently ice-free.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents The data plate located inside the interior cabinet of the refrigeration Cleaning and conditioning agents appliance must not be removed. It used in the interior cabinet of the contains information which is required refrigeration appliance must be food in the event of a fault.
Cleaning and care Preparing the refrigeration Cleaning the inside of the appliance for cleaning appliance Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The refrigeration appliance should be cleaned regularly (at least once a appears in the display and the month). cooling system is switched off. ...
Cleaning and care Cleaning accessories by hand Removing and dismantling or in the dishwasher accessories 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 dishwasher-safe:...
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.
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 section can cool down quickly.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact your Miele dealer. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously.
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Problem solving guide Issue Cause and remedy After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will affect cooling and increase energy consumption. Defrost the refrigeration appliance and clean it. The ambient temperature is too high.
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Check whether the door seal is damaged. The door seal is No tools are required to change the door seal. damaged and needs to Change the door seal. A replacement is available be replaced. from your Miele dealer.
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Problem solving guide Other problems Issue Cause and remedy Food has frozen The food packaging was not dry when placed in the together. 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.
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Cause and remedy Demo mode has been activated. lights up in the Touch OK. display. The refrigeration Miele will appear initially in the display, followed by appliance does the start screen. not get cold, Touch OK. although the ...
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Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy is lit up in the The temperature alarm has been activated; the temperature display and temperature in the freezer section has risen higher or an alarm is also fallen lower than the temperature set. sounding.
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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.
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There is a fault. display, a fault code F To switch the alarm off touch in the display. with numbers appears Contact your Miele dealer. and an alarm also To report the fault you need the fault code and also sounds.
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.
Service Warranty Information to help you rectify faults yourself and about Miele spare parts For more information on country- can be found at www.miele.com/ specific warranty terms and conditions, service. please contact your Miele dealer. Contact in case of malfunction...
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This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be respected. Furthermore, the communication module integrated in the appliance contains software components which are distributed under open source licence conditions.