User manual MIELE K 621 UI-1

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator K 621 Ui-1 K 622 Ui-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. 34 Description of the appliance a Freezer compartment * b Adjustable shelves (glass or racks *) c Condensate channel and drain hole d Fruit and vegetable containers e Ventilation gap f Butter and cheese compartment g Egg trays h Temperature selector and interior light with contact switch i Divider j Door shelves * 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. [. . . ] 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. 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. ^ Once frozen use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer. ^ Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by holding it under cold running water for a short while. Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly, make sure bottles are not left in the freezer compartment for more than one hour, as they could burst. Ice cubes (with or without release button depending on model) ^ Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with water. Place the tray on the bottom of the freezer compartment. 19 Defrosting Refrigerator Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use. The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance. Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are never blocked so that the condensate can flow away without hindrance. Freezer compartment (depending on model) The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically because frozen food must not be allowed to defrost. If allowed to accumulate, this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity. Do not scrape ice and frost off the evaporator plate as this can damage the evaporator plate and the freezer compartment making it unusable. [. . . ] ^ Clip covers a and b on to the hinges. Freezer compartment door ^ Remove cover a by hand, and remove cover b using a screwdriver. ^ Remove stoppers e from the appliance housing and replace them with screws c. Now plug the holes on the opposite side with stoppers e. ^ Remove stoppers a. ^ Unscrew the freezer compartment door c, turn it around and refit it on the opposite side. [. . . ]