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Freezers · 160 L · freestanding

Miele FN 4312 E-Index 22

E

Uses less electricity than 39% of the 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €59 a year, €589 over ten years.

Electricity
208 kWh / year
Typical 200 kWh
Running cost
€59 / year
+€2 vs typical
Per 100 litres
130.0 kWh
Typical 126.3 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 4 % above the typical 200 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (54% of models). At 36 dB it is 4 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Miele has 10 models in this group; this one is number 9 among them.

Where it stands

Rank 1,404 of 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 1,403 use less.

Median 200 This model · 208 90 520 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E Sharcool FCS210N 208 kWh same
  2. E Saturn ST-CF1988U 208 kWh same
  3. E Miele FN 4312 E-Index 22 208 kWh
  4. E Fors FFF551444NE 208 kWh same
  5. E Liebherr FNe 4204_994956651 208 kWh same
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What it will cost you

Period FN 4312 E-Index 22 FW224/1 Difference
1 year €59 €26 −€33
5 years €295 €130 −€164
10 years €589 €261 −€329
15 years €884 €391 −€493

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Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 160 L

0 L fridge 161 L freezer

130.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 126.3.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 36 dB
Dashed: group median 40 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
E Miele FN 4312 E-Index 22 (this model)
160 L36 208 — —
135 L40 92 €33 €329
160 L33 106 €29 €289
176 L40 109 €28 €280
145 L39 117 €26 €258
145 L39 117 €26 €258

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
208 kWh/year
Total volume
160 L
Fridge / freezer
0 L / 161 L
Noise
36 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
1,255 × 600 × 675 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
SN, N, ST, T
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Miele under one model number.

FN 4312 E-Index 22

  1. Placed on the EU market
  2. First published in the EU register (EPREL)

Questions

How much does the Miele FN 4312 E-Index 22 cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 208 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €59 a year, or €589 over ten years.

Is the Miele FN 4312 E-Index 22 quiet?

Its label states 36 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 100–199 L model is 40 dB(A).