User manual MIELE F 1365 S

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 1354 S F 1365 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. 33 Guide to the machine a On/Off button b Super freeze button c Alarm button d Safety lock indicator light e Super freeze indicator light f Temperature display g Controls for setting the temperature Higher button: warmer Lower button: colder h Freezer drawers with freezer calendar i 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. [. . . ] When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand. ^ Press the Super freeze button. The temperature in the freezer compartment falls, and the freezer operates on the coldest setting. 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. 18 Super freeze Switching Super freeze off Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer, the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. The indicator light goes out and the appliance continues running 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 SF goes out, and the appliance continues running at normal power. 19 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. ­ Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. Only season cooked dishes sparingly but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. 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. 20 Freezing and storing food ­ Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer. 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. [. . . ] Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check all removable items and refit them correctly. 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. 30 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. 31 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. [. . . ]