Miele FN 12420 S Alarm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashes, Food has frozen together

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Problem solving guide

.. . the alarm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashes.

The temperature in the freezer is too warm, because

^a large amount of food has been frozen at once without switching on the Super freeze function.

The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature has reached the correct level again.

^the compressor is faulty. Call the Ser- vice Department.

Depending on the temperature in the freezer, you should check the condition of the food. If food has defrosted or started to defrost, check that it is still safe to use, and if so, use it as quickly as possible. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

.. . the Super freeze indicator light and the temperature display are both flashing at the same time.

There is a fault. Call the Service Department.

.. . the Super freeze indicator light does not light up, even though the appliance is working.

^The indicator light is defective. Call the Service Department.

. . . food has frozen together.

Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.

If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department.

To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.

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Contents En GB Contents Contents Guide to the appliance Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing materialDisposal of your old appliance Correct application Safety with childrenTechnical safety Page Correct use Disposal of your old appliance Normal energy Increased energy Consumption How to save energySwitching on and off Setting the temperature Correct temperatureTemperature display will flash if Temperature displaySwitching the alarm off early AlarmDoor alarm Activating the alarm systemSuper freeze is not necessary Switching on Super freezeSwitching off Super freeze Super freezeIsolation plate Freezing and storing foodMaximum freezing capacity Freezing fresh foodExample Storing frozen foodUnsuitable packing material Home freezingHints on home freezing PackingPlacing food in the freezer Freezing large itemsDefrosting Before placing food in the freezerIce cubes Cooling drinksFreezer tray Cool pack Defrosting Ventilation gaps Cleaning and careBefore cleaning Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessoriesMetal grille at the back of the appliance After cleaningWhat to do if Appliance does not get cool Problem solving guideTemperature inside the appliance is too low Appliance is switching in too frequently and for too longFood has frozen together Alarm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashesNormal noises What causes them NoisesGuarantee After Sales / GuaranteeNon-rewireable plugs BS Electrical connectionElectrical connection U.K Ventilation InstallationInstallation LocationAligning the appliance FN 12620 S Appliance dimensionsFN 12220 S FN 12420 SRemoving the door handle Changing the door hingingChanging over the door Open the appliance door Changing the door hinging Refitting the handle Building in the appliance