User manual MIELE K 621 I-1

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator K 621 i-1, K 622 i-1 K 641 i-1, K 642 i-1 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. 33 Description of the appliance a Freezer compartment * b Adjustable shelves c Condensate channel and drain hole d Fruit and vegetable containers e Butter and cheese compartment f Egg trays g Adjustable door shelves h Temperature selector and interior light with contact switch i Bottle shelf j Divider * depending on model 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. [. . . ] ^ Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half. 16 Freezing and storing food Using the freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment to: ­ store frozen food, ­ make ice cubes, ­ freeze small quantities of fresh food. 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, lettuces, 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. ­ 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 compartment. Suitable packing material - plastic freezer film - freezer bags - aluminium foil - freezer containers Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits. ^ 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 Placing food in the freezer ^ Place the food flat on the bottom of the freezer compartment 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. 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. 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. 18 Freezing and storing food Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. [. . . ] The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed. The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate. It should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat-producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator. Climate range The appliance is designed for a particular climate range (ambient room temperature), and should not be used outside this range. [. . . ]