User manual MIELE KFN 8701 SE ED-1

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with StayFresh zone and ice cube maker KFN 8701 SE ed-1 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. 54 Description of the appliance a StayFresh zone On/Off button b StayFresh zone temperature display c StayFresh zone temperature selector buttons left hand button: warmer right hand button: colder d StayFresh zone Super cool button and indicator light e Safety lock indicator light f Freezer section On/Off button g Freezer section temperature display h Freezer section temperature selector buttons left hand button: warmer right hand button: colder i Super freeze button and indicator light j Alarm off button 5 Description of the appliance k Bottle rack l Interior lighting m Shelves n Condensate channel and drain hole o StayFresh zone, dry compartment p Control for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment q StayFresh zone, humidity controlled compartment r Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker s Freezer drawers with freezer calendar t Marker system for frozen food 6 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 compartment, 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 cool 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. 27 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. Unsuitable packing material - wrapping paper - grease-proof paper - cellophane - bin bags - plastic carrier bags Suitable packing material - plastic freezer film - freezer bags - aluminium foil - freezer containers ^ Expel as much air as possible from bags etc. ^ Close the packaging tightly with - rubber bands - plastic clips - string or bag ties - freezer tape. Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits. 28 ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Before placing food in the freezer compartment ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer section (see "Super freeze"). Placing food in the freezer compartment Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section. Large quantities can be placed directly on to the glass cold plates to freeze the food quickly. a turkey or a large joint of meat, the glass cold plate between two of the drawers as well as one of the freezer drawers can be removed to give more room. Each drawer and glass cold plate can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg. If you remove the top freezer drawer make sure that you do not block the ventilation slits in the back wall of the appliance. They are important for trouble-free operation of the appliance. Freezing and storing food ^ 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. Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen, and turn the dials to the appropriate number to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer. Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: ­ in a microwave oven, ­ in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, ­ at room temperature, ­ in a refrigerator, ­ in a steam oven. Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. [. . . ] ^ Push middle hinge pin f from below through hinge bracket o into the upper appliance door. ^ Hang the lower door in hinge bracket o then close the appliance door. ^ Refit bracket k and cover l turned through 180° on the opposite side. The M4 screw has to be screwed into the left hole of the hinge bracket. [. . . ]