User manual MIELE KFN 8662 SD

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with Dynamic cooling KFN 8462 SD KFN 8662 SD KFN 8862 SD 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. 06 207 300 Contents Description of the appliance . 14 To switch the refrigerator section off separately . 15 Switching off for longer periods of time . [. . . ] The rear barrier must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it. The shelf which does not have this rear barrier must always be fitted in the top shelf position. This gives you more flexibility for arranging storage within the refrigerator. (depending on model) Adjusting the door shelves ^ Push the door shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards. ^ Replace the door shelf at the required position. Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position. Moving the bottle divider (depending on model) The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut. Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance, one of the shelves is divided. The front section can be pushed under the rear section. ^ Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half. 25 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 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 and immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2-3 minutes, depending on the variety. 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. 26 Freezing and storing food ­ Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. [. . . ] To do this: Undo screws i, pull cover h and hinge bracket e off to the side, turn around and refit and screw into position on the opposite side. ^ Pull bearing bush d downwards out of hinge bracket e and refit it from above into the hinge bracket. ^ Hang the lower door in hinge bracket e then close the appliance door. 42 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handles: In the following illustration the lower door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next. Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle. [. . . ]