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. 39 Description of the appliance a Alarm button and indicator light b Temperature display c Super freeze button and indicator light d On/off and temperature selector dial e Drawer with freezer calendar f 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. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled. Disposal of your old appliance Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. [. . . ] The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperaure 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. 18 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. 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. Suitable packing material - plastic freezer film - freezer bags - aluminium foil - freezer containers. ^ Close the packaging tightly with - rubber bands - plastic clips - string or bag ties - freezer tape ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Unsuitable packing material - wrapping paper - grease-proof paper - cellophane - bin bags - plastic carrier bags Before placing food in the freezer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for a while before placing the food in the freezer (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 evaporator plates to freeze the food quickly. 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. Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands. 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. [. . . ] ^ Refit the covers b. 36 Building in the appliance Preparing the appliance All building-in instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left-hand hinging, you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly. Aligning the housing unit ^ Fit cover strip a into position and secure it with screws b. ^ With 16 mm thick unit walls: Shorten sealing strip c to the height of the niche. Stick the sealing strip to the side of the appliance on which the door is opened. [. . . ]