User manual MIELE FN 28262

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.  18 Before using for the first time .  19 Switching off for longer periods of time . 25 To change the brightness of the temperature display . [. . . ] You can also use the space in the freezer section more flexibly. If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game, the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed. Freezer tray The top freezer drawer in your appliance can be used as a freezer tray. The freezer tray can be used to effectively freeze small items such as berries, herbs, vegetables etc. The food keeps it shape and generally does not freeze together in a lump. ΁€ Space the food out loosely on the tray. Then fill in freezer bags or containers and place in the freezer drawers. ΁€ Pull out the drawers as far as they will go, and then lift them up and out. ΁€ Lift the glass plate slightly, pull it forwards and out. 30 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food The storage life of food is very variable, even at a constant temperature of -18 °C. Decomposition processes also take place in frozen food, albeit at a very reduced speed. For example fat can become rancid from contact with oxygen in the air. This is why lean meat can be stored approx. The storage times quoted are guide values for the storage life of different food groups in the freezer section. Food group Storage time (Months) 2 to 6 2 to 6 2 to 4 1 to 2 1 to 5 1 to 3 1 to 12 2 to 10 6 to 18 6 to 10 – in an oven using "Fan heat" or the "Defrost" setting, – at room temperature, – in the refrigerator section (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold), – in a steam oven. Flat pieces of partially thawed fish can be placed directly into a hot frying pan. Meat and poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands. Mince, chicken, fish fillets) do not come into contact with other foods while defrosting. catch the liquid and dispose of it carefully. Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging, or in a covered bowl. [. . . ] ΁€ Take care when refitting covers  that they click into position correctly. ΁€ Refit stoppers  on the opposite side of the door. 57 Changing the door hinging  To change over the spring clamp  press down on the catch and pull the spring clamp forwards:  Remove cover . ΁€ Take screw  out and screw it into the outside hole on the opposite side. [. . . ]