Miele F 123 Ui Operating And Installation Instructions

							Normal energy
consumptionIncreased energy
consumption
Installation siteIn a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
(set in stages).With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
consumption.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).Cellar section 8 to 12°C
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C. Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
UseOnly open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
DefrostingDefrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
How to save energy
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							Before using for the first time
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with luke warm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
^Press the On/Off button in.
The On/Off and the alarm off indicator
lights come on. An alarm sounds and
the appliance starts cooling.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
Switching off the alarm
^
Press the alarm off button.
The alarm will stop. The alarm off
indicator light remains lit until the
temperature which has been set is
reached.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^Press and release the On/Off button.
All the indicator lights will go out and
the cooling system will switch off.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^switch the appliance off,
^switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
^defrost and clean the appliance, and
^leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
Switching on and off
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							It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °Cis required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–
the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
–
if too much food is stored in it at
once,
–
if too much fresh food is being frozen
at once,–the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Setting the temperature
The temperature is set using the
temperature dial.
^Use a coin to turn the temperature
dial clockwise to the required setting.
Forcing it beyond its range will
damage it. Turn it only as far as it
will go, then turn it back again.
The temperature can be set gradually,
at any point on the dial. The higher the
setting, the lower the temperature in the
appliance.
In normal use, a setting between 2 and
3 is generally sufficient. You should
also check the temperature inside the
appliance from time to time.
The correct temperature
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							Temperature display
The temperature display inside the door
shows whether the temperature inside
the appliance is cold enough. This
works independently of the electricity
supply.
A temperature above -18 °C is no
cause for concern in the following
circumstances:
–when the appliance has just been
switched on,
–when the door has been left open for
a short while, e.g. for removing or
storing a large amount of food,
– when fresh food is being frozen.
However, if the temperature remains
above -18 °C for a long time, check that
the frozen food has not started to
defrost. If this is the case, check that
the food is safe to use and, if it is, then
use it as soon as possible.
Temperature dial:
–
If the temperature needle is pointing
to the solid line around the dial, the
temperature in the appliance is cold
enough.
–
If it is pointing to the broken line
around the dial, the temperature in
the appliance is not cold enough.
The correct temperature
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							Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed. An alarm will sound and the
alarm indicator light will come on if the
temperature becomes too warm.The
setting on the temperature dial
determines the range of temperatures
the appliance recognises as too warm.
The alarm always sounds and the alarm
indicator light always comes on if the
appliance is too warm because:
–the appliance has just been switched
on.
– the freezer door has been left open
for a while, e.g. in order to load,
re-arrange or take food out.
– large amounts of food are being
frozen at once.
– there has been a lengthy interruption
to the power supply.Activating the alarm system
^Press and release the alarm button to
activate the alarm system.
If the temperature rises too much, the
alarm will sound and the indicator light
will come on because the temperature
in the freezer is too warm.
The alarm indicator light will go out and
the alarm will stop as soon as the
temperature in the freezer has reached
the temperature range set.
Switching the alarm off early
^Press the alarm off button in.
The alarm will stop. The alarm off
indicator light will not go out until the
set temperature range is reached.
As soon as the indicator light has
gone out, switch the alarm system
on again (see previous page) so that
you are alerted in good time if the
temperature in the appliance rises
so much that the freezer becomes
too warm.
Alarm
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							Super freeze
Switch the Super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Super freeze is not necessary:
–when putting in food that is already
frozen.
–when freezing less than 2 kg fresh
food daily.
Switching on Super freeze
The Super freeze function should be
switched on4 - 6 hoursbefore placing
food in the freezer. When freezingthe
maximum load of food,the Super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
^
Press the Super freeze button in. The
Super freeze indicator light will come
on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the
appliance.
Switch Super freeze off once you have
loaded the freezer.Switching off Super freeze
^Press and release the Super freeze
button. The Super freeze indicator
light will go out, and the appliance
will continue to operate at normal
power.
Super freeze
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							Make sure that all the freezer
drawers are fully pushed in. This is
important for efficient air circulation
in the freezer.
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. Up to 12 kg of food can be
frozen at the same time on the
evaporator plates. When freezing food
in the drawers, the maximum quantity is
slightly less.
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
During the defrosting process only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells; the rest collects around the food.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less.
As there is not so much moisture loss, it
is easier for the food to reabsorb it
during the defrosting process, and very
little water collects around the
defrosted food.
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 cool box to transport it.
^Store it in the freezer as soon as
possible.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. 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.
Freezing and storing food
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							Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in good
condition.
Hints on home freezing
–The following types of foodare
suitablefor 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 foodare 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. Remove, and plunge into
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain
and pack ready for freezing.
–
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.
This prevents them freezing together
in solid blocks.–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.
–Do not place hot food or drinks in the
freezer. This causes already frozen
food to thaw and increases the
energy consumption considerably.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer.
Packing
^Unsuitable packing material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
- dustbin liners
- plastic carrier bags
^Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- freezer containers
- aluminium foil
Freeze food in portions.
^
Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them, to
prevent freezer-burn on food.
^
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.
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							^Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Placing food in the freezer
Food to be frozen can be placed
anywhere in the freezer. Large
quantities can be placed directly on the
evaporator plates to freeze the food
quickly. To do this first take out one or
several freezer drawers.
Do not place food beyond the level
marked (A) as this will hinder air
circulation within the appliance.
^
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers or on the evaporator
plates 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.
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time which
various foods can be stored for
effectively.
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
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 the refrigerator (the cold given off
by the frozen food helps to keep the
food cold),
– in a steam oven.
PoultryIt is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away
and wash the container it was in, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning!
Fruitshould be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetablescan be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
Freezing and storing food
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							Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. 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.
Ice cubes
Fill the ice tray three quarters full with
water and place it on the bottom of one
of the drawers.
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 twisting the tray gently or 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 for
more than one hour, as they could
burst.
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut.
Place the cool pack directly on top of
the food in the top drawer of the
freezer. The cool pack will be at its
most effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.
If there is a power cut, place the cool
pack directly on top of the frozen food
in the upper drawer so that the food will
be kept cold for as long as possible.
When placing fresh food in the freezer,
use the cool pack to separate the fresh
food from the food which is already
frozen so that the frozen food does not
begin to thaw.
The cool pack can also be used in a
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for
a short period of time.
Freezing and storing food
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