User manual MIELE KFN 8997 SE ED

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with ice cube maker, and StayFresh compartment KFN 8997 SE 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. 06 413 580 Contents Description of the appliance . 15 Refrigerator section / StayFresh zone. 16 Switching off for longer periods of time . [. . . ] 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. StayFresh zone compartments ^ When loading and unloading items, pull the compartment right out by taking hold of it at the back and lifting it up to remove it. ^ To put it back in, pull the runners a right out and place the compartment on top of the runners. The front of the runners must be right up against the front of the compartment b. Push the compartment back in c. 27 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. 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. 28 Freezing and storing food ­ Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. 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. [. . . ] ^ 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. ^ Exchange cover l in the middle of the appliance with hinge bracket m. [. . . ]