User manual MIELE KFN 8992 SD ED

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with Dynamic cooling KFN 8992 SD 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. 06 413 690 Contents Description of the appliance . 15 Switching off for longer periods of time . 16 Temperature selection in the refrigerator / freezer section . [. . . ] However, you should bear in mind that some types of vegetables give off a natural gas which speeds up the rate at which food perishes. Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together. Examples of fruit which produce a large amount of this natural gas are: Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums, avocado pears and figs. Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are: Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes, pears, nectarines and peaches. 23 Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Raise the shelf at the front, pull it out half way, and then lift it out. ^ With the rear barrier facing upwards, place the shelf at the required position. The rear barrier must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it. 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. 24 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 a 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, immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2-3 minutes, depending on 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. [. . . ] ^ 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. [. . . ]