User manual MIELE KFN 8997 SE ED

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with ice cube maker, and StayFresh compartment KFN 8997 SE ed 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. 26 Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate. . 51 Description of the appliance a Refrigerator section / StayFresh zone On/Off button b Refrigerator section temperature display c Refrigerator section temperature selector buttons left button: warmer right button: colder d 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 button: warmer right button: colder i Super freeze button and indicator light j Alarm off button 5 Description of the appliance a Butter and cheese compartment b Interior lighting c Egg tray d Shelves e Condensate channel and drain hole f Divider * g Bottle racks h Fruit and vegetable containers i StayFresh zone, dry compartment j Control for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment k StayFresh zone, humidity controlled compartment l Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker m Freezer drawers with freezer calendar n Marker system for frozen food * depending on model 6 Description of the appliance Optional accessory Miele{home The Miele|home system gives you the ability to check information about your appliance at any time. For example, if a temperature alarm, power cut or other fault message occurs, this information will be relayed directly to the Miele|home system. [. . . ] Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together. Examples of fruit which produce a large amount of this natural gas are: Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums, avocado pears and figs. Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are: Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes, pears, nectarines and peaches. Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate. To avoid any microbiological cross-contamination, these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped. Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others. Shell fish for example deteriorates faster than fish, and fish deteriorates faster than meat. Meat Store meat in suitable containers, but uncovered in the low humidity compartment. The surface of the meat will dry out slightly and protect it from bacterial growth thus increasing its storage qualities. To prevent the risk of bacterial contamination keep meat stored in suitable containers and do not let different types of meat come into direct contact with each other. Take food out of the StayFresh zone approx. The aroma and taste do not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature. 26 Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Pull the shelves forward and half-way out and then lift them upwards or downwards to remove them. ^ With the rear barrier facing upwards, place the shelf at the required position. The rear barrier must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it. Adjusting the door shelves ^ Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards. Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position. Moving the bottle divider The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut. Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided. ^ Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half. StayFresh zone compartments ^ When loading and unloading items, pull the compartment right out by taking hold of it at the back and lifting it up to remove it. ^ To put it back in, pull the runners a right out and place the compartment on top of the runners. The front of the runners must be right up against the front of the compartment b. Push the compartment back in c. 27 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 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, 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. [. . . ] ^ With the upper door f closed, pull hinge pin e downwards to remove it. ^ Open the upper door, and pull it downwards and off. 48 Changing the door hinging ^ Hang the upper appliance door on hinge pin i and close the appliance door. ^ Push middle hinge pin e from below through hinge bracket m into the upper appliance door. If necessary, align it using the long slots in hinge bracket m. ^ Remove cover g, and unscrew hinge bracket h. [. . . ]