User manual MIELE KFN 8993 SDE ED

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with ice cube maker and Dynamic cooling KFN 8993 SDE ed 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. G M. -Nr. 06 413 600 Contents Description of the appliance . 16 Switching off for longer periods of time . 17 Temperature selection in the refrigerator / freezer section . [. . . ] Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. ­ Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer. 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. before sealing them, to prevent freezer burn on food. ^ 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. ^ 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 section Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing, however it is preferable to use the upper drawers. Large quantities can be placed directly on the evaporator plates to freeze the food quickly. To do this, first take out one or several freezer drawers. Do not place food, even in flat packages in the gap between the uppermost evaporator plate and the roof of the appliance. This gap is essential for maintaining the correct air circulation in the appliance. If it is blocked the appliance will not function properly. The evaporator plates and each freezer drawer can hold a maximum capacity of 25 kg. ^ Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the evaporator plates in the freezer section so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible. ^ Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen. 27 Freezing and storing food When freezing, make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost. month the food was first placed in the freezer. Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: ­ in a microwave oven, ­ in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, ­ at room temperature, ­ in a refrigerator, ­ in a steam oven. Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry. [. . . ] ^ Refit bracket j and cover k turned through 180° on the opposite side. ^ Screw hinge bracket h into the opposite side. The M4 screw has to be screwed into the left hole of the hinge bracket. ^ Turn cover g through 180°, and fit it on the other side. [. . . ]