Miele FNS 37492 iE Operating And Installation Instructions
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- Page 1 Operating and installation 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. 11 451 810...
- Page 2 Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............Caring for the environment ................14 Saving energy ....................15 Guide to the appliance ..................17 Control panel ....................... 17 Symbols....................... 18 Accessories ....................... 20 Accessories supplied ..................20 Optional accessories................... 20 Switching on and off ..................22 Before using for the first time ................
- Page 3 Contents Using accessories ....................38 Adjusting the interior fittings................39 Removing freezer drawers on telescopic runners ..........39 Removing the shelves..................39 Making ice cubes ....................40 Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ............. 40 Switching the ice-cube maker on and off ............41 Making a large amount of ice cubes ..............
- Page 4 Contents Installation......................65 Installation ......................65 Side-by-side combinations ................65 Location......................66 Ventilation ....................... 67 Furniture door panel ..................68 Before installing the appliance ............... 70 Building-in dimensions ..................72 Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door..........73 Changing the door hinging.................. 73 Installing the appliance..................
- Page 5 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 and pass them on to any future owner.
- 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 - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more coolant 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 8 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
- Page 9 The ice-cube maker must only be connected to a cold water sup- ply. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty mains water connection. While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un- dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician.
- Page 10 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 11 Miele cannot accept liabil- ity. Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min- imum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your refrigeration appliance. Cleaning and care ...
- Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap- pliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus- ing irreversible damage to the appliance.
- Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper- ation. The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet- rates the airways.
- Page 14 Miele. By law, you are solely re- sponsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to disposal. Take care not to damage your refrigera- tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-...
- Page 15 Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi- (radiator, oven).
- Page 16 Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
- Page 17 Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor d For setting the temperature for the whole appliance ( = colder), Selector sensor in settings mode b Optical interface e OK sensor for confirming a selection (for Service technicians only) c On/Off sensor the Super freeze func- f For setting the temperature tion...
- Page 18 Audible tones Choice of sensor tone and door and tem- perature alarm tone Miele@home Only visible when a communication module or communication stick is fitted and signed Display brightness set- For adjusting the brightness of the display tings ...
- Page 19 Guide to the appliance This drawing is for illustration purposes only. 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 (number depends on model) f Ice-cube drawer with automatic ice-cube maker...
- Page 20 Accessories Accessories supplied Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and Cool pack care products are available for your ap- pliance. Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir- ectly (see back cover for contact de- tails) or from your Miele dealer.
- Page 21 (iOS® or Android™ operating systems). To use the Miele@mobile app or Miele@home features, such as the op- tion to switch on SuperCool/Super- Freeze, you must insert the WiFi stick into your Miele refrigeration appliance and connect it to your WiFi network.
- Page 22 Switching on and off Before using for the first time Operating the appliance A light touch of the finger on the Packaging material sensors is all that is required to operate Remove all packaging material from this appliance. the inside of the appliance. Every touch of a sensor is confirmed Removing the protective foil with an audible tone.
- Page 23 Switching on and off Switching off for longer peri- To enable the temperature to get suffi- ods of time ciently cold inside the refrigeration ap- pliance, allow the appliance to run for If, during a long absence, the refri- approx. 2 hours before placing food in geration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left Do not place food in the freezer sec-...
- Page 24 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 average, current is not stored at the correct temperature freezer temperature in the refrigera- to deteriorate rapidly.
- Page 25 The correct temperature - Each subsequent touch of the sensor: adjusts the temperature shown in 1°C steps. - Leaving a finger on the sensor changes the temperature continu- ously. Approximately 5 seconds after the last time a sensor has been touched, the current temperature inside the appli- ance is automatically shown.
- Page 26 Using Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Super freeze function The Super freeze function will switch it- Switch on Super freeze before putting self off automatically after approx. fresh food into the freezer. 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food This helps food to freeze quickly and re- placed in the freezer will determine the tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and duration before it switches off.
- Page 27 Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a Audible and visual signals will be activ- warning system which ensures that the ated, for example: temperature in the freezer cannot rise - When the refrigeration appliance is unnoticed and to avoid energy being switched on and the temperature in wasted if the door is left open.
- Page 28 Temperature and door alarm Switching the door alarm off early Door alarm If the noise disturbs you, you can The alarm will sound if the door is left switch the alarm off if you wish. open for a long time. The alarm sym- bol ...
- Page 29 Selecting further settings Certain settings on the appliance can Safety lock only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to pre- vent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are - the appliance being switched off by automatically deactivated although the mistake, alarm symbol ...
- Page 30 Selecting further settings Audible signals The appliance has audible signals in- cluding the keypad tone and the door and temperature alarm tones. By touching the or sensor, you can now select whether the safety You can switch the keypad tone or the lock is activated or deactivated: door alarm tone on or off but you can- 0: the safety lock is deactivated...
- Page 31 Selecting further settings Display brightness The display brightness can be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in the room. Touch the or sensor now to se- The display brightness can be adjusted lect: in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default 0: keypad tone off;...
- Page 32 Selecting further settings Sabbath mode The refrigeration appliance has a Sab- bath mode to support the observance of religious customs. By touching the or sensor you can now alter the brightness of the The following are switched off: display: - The interior lighting when the appli- 1: dimmest setting...
- Page 33 Selecting further settings As soon as the symbol goes out in Switching on Sabbath mode the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on. Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed. Touch the settings sensor. Switching off Sabbath mode All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...
- Page 34 Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the Never re-freeze partially or fully de- freezer freezes through to the core as frosted food. Defrosted food may quickly as possible, the maximum only be re-frozen after it has been freezing capacity must not be ex- cooked.
- Page 35 Freezing and storing food - Placing hot foods or drinks in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze fresh food which is in a frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before pla- Hints on home freezing cing them in the freezer.
- Page 36 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the appliance When placing food on the glass plates make sure that you do not When freezing more than 2 kg of block the ventilation slits in the back fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze wall of the appliance.
- Page 37 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen goods Never re-freeze partially or fully de- Food group Storage time frosted food. Defrosted food may only (Months) be re-frozen after it has been cooked. Ice cream 2 to 6 Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ- Bread, baked goods 2 to 6 ent ways: Cheese...
- Page 38 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 Using the cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer zone from rising too quickly in the event of a power cut.
- Page 39 Adjusting the interior fittings Removing freezer drawers on Removing the shelves. telescopic runners The shelves can be removed. Some of the freezer drawers are on tele- Lift the shelf slightly at the front and scopic runners and can be removed for then pull it forwards and out.
- Page 40 Making ice cubes Ice cube maker with integrated For the automatic ice-cube maker to ice cube tray operate, it must be connected to a mains water connection (see “Mains Only make normal domestic quantities water connection”). of ice cubes with the ice maker. ...
- Page 41 Making ice cubes Switching the ice-cube maker on and off Make sure that the ice-cube drawer is empty before switching on the ice- cube maker. An ice-cube tray , in which the ice cubes are produced, is integrated in the Touch the settings button. ice-cube maker .
- Page 42 Making ice cubes Making a large amount of ice Changing the size of the ice cubes cubes The amount of ice cubes produced de- The size of the ice cubes depends on pends on the temperature in the freezer. the quantity of water being taken in. The lower the temperature, the more ice You are able to set this quantity accord- cubes are produced within a given time.
- Page 43 Making ice cubes By touching the or sensor, you Switching the ice cube maker can now set the water volume you re- on/off with the On/Off button quire (E1 to E8): Pull the ice cube drawer out slightly. E1: low water volume E8: high water volume ...
- Page 44 Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker off for a long time. Risk of damage! If the water inlet is blocked while the ice cube maker is still in use, the wa- ter inlet pipe can freeze up. Turn the ice cube maker off if the wa- ter supply is turned off (e.g.
- Page 45 Automatic defrosting The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer 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 freezer to remain permanently ice-free.
- Page 46 Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the elec- tronic module or the lighting. Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be Risk of damage due to moisture food safe. ingress. The steam from a steam cleaner can To avoid damaging all the surfaces of damage plastic and and electrical your appliance, do not use:...
- Page 47 Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice-cube maker The “Rinse ice-cube maker” setting can only be selected when the ice- The ice-cube maker and water sup- cube maker is switched on. ply pipework must be rinsed: – before using for the first time, –...
- Page 48 Cleaning and care Carefully remove, the ice-cube Selecting the cleaning position drawer, which will be full of water. The setting can only be selected if the Empty and clean it. ice-cube maker is switched on. The ice-cube tray cannot be removed ...
- Page 49 Cleaning and care Remove the ice-cube drawer. Before cleaning Switch the appliance off. The ice-cube tray cannot be removed and must be cleaned in situ. The display goes out and the cooling function is switched off. If this does not work, the safety lock is activated (see “Selecting further set- tings”...
- Page 50 Cleaning and care Removing the telescopic runners Cleaning the interior and ac- cessories The refrigeration appliance should be cleaned regularly (at least once a month). Remove soiling immediately to pre- vent it from drying on. Clean the interior with a clean sponge, lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid.
- Page 51 -18°C or colder press cleaned on a regular basis with a the Super freeze button to switch the brush or vacuum cleaner (you could Super freeze function off. use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting brush, for example).
- Page 52 Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously.
- Page 53 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been switching on more fre- covered or become too dusty. quently and for longer Do not block the ventilation gaps. periods of time. The ...
- Page 54 5 seconds. the refrigeration appli- A fault has occurred. ance at the bottom near Call the Miele Customer Service Department. the compressor (de- The indicator light flashes regularly every pending on model). 15 seconds. The electronic unit for Not a fault.
- Page 55 “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display. Call the Miele Service Department. There is a fault. “FE*” appears in the dis- Call the Miele Service Department. play. The alarm symbol ...
- Page 56 Cause and remedy The ice maker The is a fault with the ice cube maker. and alarm symbols Call the Miele Service Department. are flashing in the dis- play. The indicator light on the ice cube maker is also flashing.
- Page 57 Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Cause and remedy The ice cube maker will The appliance is not connected to the power supply not switch on. or is not switched on. Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.
- Page 58 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The ice cubes taste or The ice cube maker is in continuous use and should smell odd. be cleaned regularly. Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply pipe- work regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing the ice cube maker”).
- Page 59 When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical compon- ents. Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele Customer Service Department. Risk of injury from LED lighting.
- Page 60 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening will not open because it and closing the door is preventing the door from has been opened and opening.
- Page 61 Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ...
- Page 62 In the event of any faults which you From 1 March 2021, information on en- cannot remedy yourself, please contact ergy labelling and ecodesign require- your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer ments will be available in the European Service Department. Product Database (EPREL). You can...
- Page 63 Information for dealers Demo mode The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in “Demo mode”. In this mode the control Place your finger on the sensor, panel and interior lighting are active but and leave it there. the compressor remains switched off, so that the appliance does not cool down.
- Page 64 Information for dealers Switching off Demo mode The symbol is lit up in the display. Touch the or sensor until 0 ap- pears (means: Demo mode is switched off). Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the symbol flashes.
- Page 65 The FNS 37492 iE can be installed installation instructions. “side-by-side” because it is equipped with built-in heating units in the side ...
- Page 66 *INSTALLATION* Installation Location Climate range This appliance should be installed in a The appliance is designed for use within dry, well-ventilated room. a certain climate range (ambient tem- perature) and should not be used out- When deciding where to install your re- side this range.
- Page 67 *INSTALLATION* Installation - Air intake occurs via the plinth at Ventilation the bottom of the appliance and the Risk of fire and damage due to air escapes at the top at the back insufficient ventilation. of the housing unit. If the refrigeration appliance is not - A ventilation gap of at least 40 mm ventilated sufficiently, the com-...
- Page 68 *INSTALLATION* Installation Top ventilation gap Furniture door panel The ventilation gap at the top of the ap- Horizontal and vertical gaps pliance can be constructed in different Depending on the style of kitchen fur- ways: niture, the thickness and edge radius of the furniture door panel and the gap that runs around the door, vertically and horizontally, are specified.
- Page 69 When fitting large or divided furniture doors, an extra fitting kit or set of fix- ing brackets should be used. These are available to order from the Miele Adjoining kitchen furniture front Customer Service department or deal- A = Furniture front thickness ers.
- Page 70 *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installing the appliance Take the accessory pack which in- cludes installation parts and other ac- cessories out of the appliance and re- move the packaging strap holding the door in place. Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ...
- Page 71 (depending on model) If your old appliance had different hinging and you cannot, or do not wish to use your old door, you can use a stainless steel front instead. Contact Miele for information on suit- able stainless steel fronts.
- Page 72 Before installation, ensure the the housing unit dimensions are the correct size. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] FNS 37492 iE 1772 – 1788...
- Page 73 *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of Changing the door hinging the appliance door If the model number for your refrigera- tion appliance does not include the let- The door hinges are set ex works to en- ter “S”, it is supplied with hinges on the able the appliance door to be opened right.
- Page 74 *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing to change the door hinging Open the appliance door. To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: Place a suitable cover on the floor in front of the appliance to protect the appliance door and your floor from damage.
- Page 75 *INSTALLATION* Installation Undo the screws completely. Fit the bracket on the opposite side and loosely fit the screws . Slightly loosen the screws and Remove the screws completely in the hinges. and loosely screw them in on the op- posite side.
- Page 76 *INSTALLATION* Installation To remove the soft-close mechanism Warning. The soft-close mech- anism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury. Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Undo ball joint using a screwdriver and reposition and secure it as shown.
- Page 77 *INSTALLATION* Installation To secure the soft-close mechanism Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards. Screw holder onto the hinge and Hang appliance door onto pre-fit- tighten securely. ted screws ...
- Page 78 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the appliance Two people are required for installing the appliance. Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. Secure the housing unit against tip- ping. Use a spirit level to align the housing unit.
- Page 79 *INSTALLATION* Installation Parts required for installation: - For fitting the furniture door: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installa- tion instructions. - For installing the appliance in its housing unit: ** Quantity depends on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors.
- Page 80 *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the appliance Risk of damage to the fixing Position the appliance in front of the bracket and cover. housing unit. The cover on the fixing bracket can easily become detached. Always close the cover as soon as you have finished working on the bracket.
- Page 81 *INSTALLATION* Installation With 16 mm thick unit walls only: Clip spacers and on the right- hand side of the hinges. Close the covers. Open the appliance door. Push the appliance two thirds of the way into the building-in niche. When pushing the appliance into its niche, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped.
- Page 82 *INSTALLATION* Installation Carefully remove the protective foil from the sealing strip . Fix the sealing strip flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side. Remove the cover . 1. Position the sealing strip flush with ...
- Page 83 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the appliance If the appliance is pushed too far into the niche, the appliance doors may not close properly once the furniture door has been fitted. This can cause ice to build up, condensate to accu- mulate and lead to faults in the appli- ance.
- Page 84 *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the refrigeration appliance Important for furniture with door fit- in the niche tings (e.g. stubs, seals, etc.). Take the dimensions of the fittings into account. Check to make sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the door fittings.
- Page 85 *INSTALLATION* Installation Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing brackets. They are no longer required and can be disposed Replace covers and on the fix- ing brackets. Push the loose fixing brackets against the housing unit wall. ...
- Page 86 *INSTALLATION* Installation Only for an appliance with a niche Fitting the furniture door height greater than 140 cm If fitted in a run of units make sure that To enhance the stability of the appli- the top edge of the furniture door is at ance in the unit, push the rods supplied the same height as neighbouring unit in underneath the appliance between it...
- Page 87 *INSTALLATION* Installation Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Tip: Push up the fitting aids with the furniture front until they are at the same height as the doors of adjacent kitchen units. ...
- Page 88 *INSTALLATION* Installation Open the appliance door. Slide the side cover onto the fixing bracket on the side opposite the hinge. Turn the furniture door over and at- tach the handle (if required). Hang the furniture door onto the ad- justing bolts .
- Page 89 *INSTALLATION* Installation Whilst counterholding the adjusting X: side adjustments bolts with a screwdriver, tighten Slide the furniture door. the nuts with a spanner. The cover strip must be com- Y: height adjustment pletely hidden in the niche and must A gap of 8 mm is set between the ap- not protrude.
- Page 90 *INSTALLATION* Installation Z: depth adjustment Check the distance between the fur- niture door and the housing unit. A dis- tance of approx. 2 mm is required. Open the cover. Fit the screws into the holes . Tip: Pre-drill the holes. ...
- Page 91 *INSTALLATION* Installation To make sure the appliance is cor- rectly fitted: - The door must close properly. - The door must not touch the housing unit. - The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ...
- Page 92 *INSTALLATION* Installation Mains water connection Connection to the water supply must comply with the applicable regula- Information about the mains water tions in the country where the appli- connection ance is being installed. All appliances and systems used to supply water to ...
- Page 93 The stainless steel hose must only be replaced by an original Miele spare part. The food-grade, stainless steel hose is available to order from the Miele webshop, from the Miele Customer Service Department or from your local Miele dealer.
- Page 94 *INSTALLATION* Installation The stainless steel hose should be at- Water supply tached to the solenoid valve at the Ensure that the connections are tight bottom of the appliance at the back. and leak-proof. Secure the stainless steel hose to the appliance housing with the retaining ...
- Page 95 *INSTALLATION* Installation Do not connect the appliance to the Electrical connection mains electricity supply by an extension The appliance is supplied with a mains lead. Extension leads do not guarantee cable and moulded plug ready for con- the required safety of the appliance nection to an AC single-phase 220–...
- Page 99 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland South Africa Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele (Pty) Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
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