User manual MIELE F 456I-2

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 456 i-2 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. G M. -Nr. 06 151 240 Contents Description of the appliance . 12 Switching off for longer periods of time . 33 If the old appliance had a different hinging system . [. . . ] 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. Each drawer and evaporator plate can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg. ^ Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen. ^ Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the evaporator plates in the freezer so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible. 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. 19 Freezing and storing food Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively. Where the storage time given on the packaging differs, follow the advice on the packaging. Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: ­ in the microwave oven, ­ in the oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, ­ at room temperature, ­ in the fridge. Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered bowl. Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat. The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables. 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. 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. Marker system for frozen food Markers serve as a reminder of how long food has been stored. Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials. The months are represented on the dials as 1 - 12. ^ Slide the markers onto the guide runners on the edge of the drawers. 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. 20 Freezing and storing food Ice cubes (with or without release button depending on model) Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries and vegetables. They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted. ^ Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with water. Any excess will flow out through the outlet. [. . . ] When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. ^ Push the hinged side of the appliance to the furniture wall. ^ Align the appliance by altering the height of the adjustable feet using the spanner supplied f. ^ Secure plastic bracket c to the side opposite the hinges using the M5 x 22 screws d. [. . . ]