User manual MIELE KFN 8452 SD

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KFN 8452 SD To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. G M. -Nr. 42 Description of the the appliance a Refrigerator section On/Off and temperature dial b Alarm off button and indicator light c Refrigerator section temperature display d Freezer section temperature display e Super freeze button and indicator light f Master dial for switching the whole appliance on and off and for selecting the temperature of the freezer section 4 Description of the the appliance a Butter and cheese compartment b Dynamic cooling fan with On/Off switch c Interior lighting d Egg tray e Door shelf f Shelf g Bottle rack h Condensate channel and drain hole i Fruit and vegetable containers j Bottle divider * k Freezer drawers with freezer calendar l Marker system for frozen food * depending on model 5 Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled. Disposal of your old appliance Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. [. . . ] ^ Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half. 21 Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24-hour period is given on the data plate "Freezing capacity . . . . kg/24 hrs". Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing ­ The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals. ­ The following types of food are not suitable for freezing: Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears. ­ To retain colour, taste and vitamin C, vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed. To blanch: bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2-3 minutes, depending on variety. ­ Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat, and can be stored for considerably longer. ­ To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed, separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film. Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, check ­ that the packaging is not damaged, ­ the use-by date, ­ the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop. The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than -18 °C. ^ Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping, and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. 22 Freezing and storing food ­ Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. This causes already frozen food to thaw, and increases the energy consumption considerably. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer. Unsuitable packing material - wrapping paper - grease-proof paper - cellophane - bin bags - plastic carrier bags Suitable packing material - plastic freezer film - freezer bags - aluminium foil - freezer containers ^ Expel as much air as possible from bags etc. ^ Close the packaging tightly with - rubber bands - plastic clips - string or bag ties - freezer tape. Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits. 23 ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Before placing food in the freezer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer section (see "Super freeze"). Placing food in the freezer section Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section. Large quantities can be placed directly onto the glass cold plates to freeze the food quickly. a turkey or a large joint of meat, the glass plate in between two of the freezer drawers can be removed to give more room. [. . . ] ^ Remove plugs j from the door bearing bushes in the doors and refit on the opposite side. ^ Unscrew upper hinge pin c using the spanner supplied, and refit on the opposite side. ^ Put covers b back on again from behind, and then push them firmly into place. ^ Hang the upper door in hinge pin c (remember to use washer a), then close the door. [. . . ]