User manual MIELE F 1313 S

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 1313 S 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. 30 Description of the appliance a In-operation indicator light b Alarm indicator light c Super freeze button and indicator light d On/Off and temperature selector dial e Freezer drawers 4 Description of the appliance Optional accessories Thermometer The thermometer can be used for checking the temperature inside the freezer. It is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or from your dealer. 5 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. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. [. . . ] Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer, the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours beforehand. When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand. ^ Press the Super freeze button; the Super freeze indicator light will come on. The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer. It can take up to 8 minutes for the compressor to switch on after the Super freeze button has been pressed. This is due to a built-in delay switch, which helps prolong the life of the appliance. 15 Super freeze Switching Super freeze off The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power. To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of -18 °C or colder has been reached in the freezer. The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power. 16 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 variety. ­ 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. 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. 17 Freezing and storing food ­ Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. 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. [. . . ] Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against each other?The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance: Remove the clips. 26 Service Department In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: ­ Your Miele Dealer or ­ The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. 27 Electrical connection Electrical connection U. K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a. c. [. . . ]