User manual MIELE F1301S

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 1313 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. 12 Switching off for longer periods of time . 22 Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . 22 Metal grille at the back of the appliance . [. . . ] remove and plunge into cold water to cool quickly. €“ 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 box to transport it. ^ Store it in the freezer as soon as possible. never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. 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. Com manuals search engine Freezing and storing food – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. But care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. €“ Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer. This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the energy consumption considerably. Allow hot food 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 Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat-sealing kits. ^ Expel as much air as possible from bags etc. Before sealing them to prevent freezer-burn on food. ^ Close the packaging tightly with - rubber bands - plastic clips - string or bag ties - freezer tape. ^ 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 (see "Super freeze"). Placing food in the freezer Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing, however it is preferable to use the upper drawers. [. . . ] The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate. Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Climate range SN N ST T SN-ST SN-T Ambient room temperature +10 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +32 °C +18 °C to +38 °C +18 °C to +43 °C +10 °C to +38 °C +10 °C to +43 °C ^ Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance. [. . . ]