User manual MIELE F1301S

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Freezer F 1313 S 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. Com manuals search engine Description of the appliance a In-operation indicator light b Alarm indicator light c Super freeze button and indicator light d On/Off and temperature selector dial e Freezer drawers 4 Downloaded from www. Com manuals search engine Description of the appliance Optional accessories Thermometer The thermometer can be used for checking the temperature inside the freezer. It is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or from your dealer. [. . . ] ^ Press the Super freeze button; the Super freeze indicator light will come on. The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer. It can take up to 8 minutes for the compressor to switch on after the Super freeze button has been pressed. This is due to a built-in delay switch, which helps prolong the life of the appliance. Com manuals search engine Super freeze Switching Super freeze off The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power. To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of -18 °C or colder has been reached in the freezer. The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power. Com manuals search engine 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 . 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. To blanch: bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and 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 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 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. Com manuals search engine Freezing and storing food – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. But care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. [. . . ] For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100, Section 739). Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e. The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance's electronic unit. [. . . ]