User manual MIELE F 623 UI-2

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions F 623 Ui F 623 Ui-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. 37 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 g Ventilation gaps 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. [. . . ] ­ 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 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. 17 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 - freezer containers - aluminium foil Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits. ^ Close the packaging tightly with - rubber bands - plastic clips - string or bag ties - cold resistant adhesive tape. ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. unsuitable packing material - wrapping paper - grease-proof paper - cellophane 18 - dustbin liners - plastic carrier bags Placing 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. When placing food in the freezer ensure that it does not protrude in front of the line marked (A) in the illustration. ^ Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the evaporator plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible. ^ Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen. Freezing and storing food 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. month the food was first placed in the freezer. Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: ­ in the microwave oven, ­ in the oven at 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. [. . . ] The plinth height is affected by the height of the furniture front panel on the appliance and by the height of the adjustable appliance feet. 31 Changing the door hinging Before building the appliance in decide on the door hinging. ^ Unscrew the fixing screws c completely, and loosely screw them into the holes on the opposite side of the appliance e. ^ Using a screwdriver, remove all the spacer pieces a and fit them on the opposite side. ^ Unscrew and remove screws a. ^ Cover the holes using the plugs supplied c. ^ Remove cover a by hand and remove b using a screwdriver. ^ Pull the door off to the right d. 32 Changing the door hinging ^ Fit the appliance door onto the previously fitted screws a, and then tighten the screws. [. . . ]