User manual MIELE F 311 I-6

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 311 i-6 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. 06 516 910 Contents Description of the the appliance . 12 Switching off for longer periods of time . 33 Description of the the appliance a Temperature indicator light b Mains indicator light c Super freeze indicator light d Super freeze button e On/Off button f Temperature selector g Temperature display i Freezer tray j Freezer drawers with freezer calendar k Marker system for frozen food 4 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. [. . . ] 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 ^ 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. 18 ^ 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 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 plate between the 2nd and 3rd freezer drawers as food will freeze very quickly here. To do this first take out the 2nd drawer. Each drawer and the plate can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg. ^ Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the plate between the 2nd and 3rd drawers 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. 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. Freezing and storing food To give more room for freezing large items such as a whole turkey or a large joint of meat the plate between the 2nd and 3rd drawers can be removed. ^ Remove the second drawer from the top. ^ Clip the markers over the guides at an angle of approx. Press downwards until they click into position. Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen, and turn the dials to the appropriate number to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer. ^ Lift the front edge of the plate out of its holder and pull the plate out of the appliance. Reverse this procedure to put the cold plate back into 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 the 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. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands. Danger of salmonella poisoning! Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively. [. . . ] from the outside of the appliance and take any accessories out of the inside of the appliance. ^ Remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance. ^ Check that all parts at the rear of the appliance are unhindered. The appliance will function perfectly down to a temperature of +5 °C. 30 Building in dimensions F 311i-6 Building in a combination 31 Changing the door hinging Before building the appliance in decide on the door hinging. If left hand door hinging is required follow these instructions. [. . . ]