Miele F 456 I Operating And Installation Instructions

							. . . in the freezer
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
freezer. Micro organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Tem
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perature influences the growth rate of
these micro organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
For freezing fresh food and storing
frozen food for a long time a tempera
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ture of at least-18 °Cis needed. At this
temperature the growth of micro organ
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isms is generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises to 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 (cli-
mate ranges). Do not use in ambient
temperatures for which it is not de-
signed.
Temperature selection
The temperature is set with the temper
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ature dial.
^Using a coin turn the temperature
dial in a clockwise direction to the
required setting.
Turn it only as far as it will go, then
turn it back again. Turning it beyond
its range would damage it.
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 appli-
ance from time to time.
The correct temperature
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							Temperature display
During normal operation the tempera
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ture display on the control panel shows
the temperature in the warmest part of
the appliance. Ranges of temperatures
rather than individual temperatures are
shown. This means that the tempera
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tures displayed are approximate.
If you have adjusted the temperature
dial in order to set a different tempera
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ture,wait for approx. 6 hours if the
freezer is not very fullandfor approx.
24 hours if the freezer is fullbefore
checking the temperature display. It will
take this long for the display to show
the accurate temperature of the freezer.
If the temperature displayed is too low
or too high, then adjust the temperature
once more.
A temperature above -18 °C is no
cause for concern in the following cir-
cumstances:
– when the appliance has just been
switched on,
–
when the door has been left open for
a 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 de-
frost. Check that it is safe to use and if it
is, then use it as soon as possible.
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. It is always active. An alarm
will sound and the alarm indicator light
will flash if the temperature becomes
too warm. The setting on the tempera
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ture control determines the temperature
the machines recognises as too warm.
The alarm sounds and the alarm indica
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tor light comes on,
–when the freezer is first switched on.
–when the door of the appliance has
been left open for a while, e.g. in or
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der to load, to re-arrange or to take
out food.
– when freezing a large quantity of
food.
– when there has been a lengthy inter-
ruption to the power supply.Switching the alarm tone off
early
The alarm stops and the indicator light
goes out once the set temperature
range has been reached. However, if
the noise disturbs you, you can turn the
alarm tone off before this if you wish.
^Press the alarm button.
The alarm stops, but the alarm indi-
cator light remains lit. It does not go
out until the set temperature range
has been reached.
Alarm
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							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.
In practice this means that the food
loses a large degree of its moisture.
If food is frozen quickly the cells have
less time to lose moisture so they shrink
less.
As there is not so much moisture it is
easier for the food to reabsorb it during
the defrosting process.
Super freeze is not necessary:
– when putting in frozen food.
–
when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
daily.
Switching on super freeze
Switch the super freeze function on be
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fore putting fresh food into the freezer.
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer the super freeze function
should be switched on4 - 6 hours
beforehand.When freezingthe maxi
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mum load of foodthe super freeze
function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
^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 appli-
ance.
Switching super freeze off
The super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 50 hours.
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
constanttemperature of at least -18 °C
has been reached in the freezer.
^
To switch it off press 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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							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 ex
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ceeded. The maximum freezing capac
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ity for freezing within a 24 hour period is
given on the data plate Freezing ca
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pacity ....kg/24 hrs.
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 re-
duced if it has been stored at a
temperaure warmer than -18 °C.
^Buy frozen food once you have fin-
ished the rest of your shopping and
wrap it in newspaper or use a cool
bag or box to transport it.
^
Store it in the freezer as soon as pos-
sible.
Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
frosted 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.
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Hints on home freezing
–The following types of foodare suit
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able for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, veg
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etables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy prod
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ucts, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg
whites and a range of pre-cooked
meals.
–The following types of foodare not
suitablefor freezing:
Grapes, lettuces, 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, im-
merse the vegetables in the fast boil-
ing water for 2-3 minutes, depending
on variety. Remove and cool quickly
in cold water. Drain and pack ready
for freezing.
–
Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for consider-
ably 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.
Freezing and storing food
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							–Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before freez
-
ing. Only season cooked food lightly
before freezing but care should be
taken as the taste of some spices al
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ters when frozen.
–Do not place hot foods or drinks in
the freezer. This causes already
frozen food to thaw and increases
the energy consumption consider
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ably. Allow hot foods and drinks to
cool down before placing them in the
freezer.
Packing
^Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- aluminium foil
- freezer containers.
Freezer bags may also be sealed us-
ing home heat sealing kits.
^
Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them to pre-
vent freezer burn on food.
^
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
Before placing food in the freezer
^When freezing more than 2 kg of
fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function for a while before
placing the food in the freezer (see
Super freeze).
Placing food in the freezer
Fresh food can be placed in any
drawer for freezing, however it is prefer
-
able to use the upper drawers. 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.
Each drawer and evaporator plate
can be loaded with a maximum of
25 kg.
^Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
^
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers or on the evaporator
plates in the freezer so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as pos-
sible.
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.
Freezing and storing food
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							Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time which
various foods can be stored for effec
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tively.
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
Marker system for frozen food
Markers serve as a reminder of how
long food has been stored.
Each freezer drawer has two slide
markers with dials. The months are rep-
resented on the dials as 1 - 12.
^
Slide the markers onto the guide run-
ners on the edge of the drawers.
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 differ
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ent ways:
–in the microwave oven,
–in the oven using the Fan or De
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frost setting,
–at room temperature,
–in the fridge.
Fruitshould be defrosted at room tem
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perature in its packing 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 vegeta-
bles.
PoultryIt is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when de-
frosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and
wash the container it was in, the sink
and your hands.
Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
frosted 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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							Ice cubes
^Press down the release button on the
ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa
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ter. Any excess will flow out through
the outlet.
^Now pull the release button up to
seal the ice cube tray. Place the tray
on the bottom of one of the freezer
drawers.
^Once frozen use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to re-
move 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 for
more than one hour, as they could
burst.
Freezer tray
The freezer tray is useful for freezing
small items such as berries and vegeta
-
bles. They can be frozen individually
and therefore maintain their shape
when defrosted.
^Space the food out loosely on the
tray.
^Hang the tray in one of the upper
freezer drawers.
Leave food for 10 - 12 hours to freeze
thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a
freezer bag or suitable container once
frozen. Place the bag or container in
the freezer drawer.
Freezing and storing food
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							Ice pack
(depending on model)
The ice pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer rising too quickly in the
event of a power cut.
Place the ice pack in the upper drawer
directly on top of food or to save space
on the freezer tray. The ice pack will be
at its most effective after it has been in
the freezer for approx. 24 hours.
If there is a power cut lay the ice 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 ice pack to separate the fresh
food from the food which is already
frozen so that the frozen food does not
begin to thaw.
The ice 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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							The freezer does not defrost automati
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cally because frozen food must not be
allowed to defrost.
In normal use ice and frost will form on
the evaporator plates. If allowed to ac
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cumulate, this will impair the efficiency
of the freezer and increase the con
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sumption of electricity.
Do not scrape ice and frost off the
evaporator plates as this can dam
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age the evaporator plates and the
freezer making it unusable.
The freezer should be defrosted from
time to time. It must be defrosted if a
layer of ice approx. 5 mm thick has
accumulated. It is best to defrost when
only very little food or no food at all is
left in the freezer.
Before defrosting
^Switch on the super freeze function at
least 4 hours before defrosting to
ensure frozen food retains its cold re-
serve for longer when taken out of the
freezer.
^
Remove the frozen food from the
freezer and place it in another freezer
or cool box or wrap it in several lay-
ers of newspaper or cloths and store
in a cool place on top of ice packs
until the freezer is ready for use
again.
^
Take all freezer drawers except for
the bottom one out of the freezer.
The bottom drawer is used for col-
lecting defrosted water.To defrost
Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible if food has
not been placed in another freezer.
The longer the food is left out at
room temperature, the faster it de
-
frosts.
^Switch the freezer off by turning the
on/off dial to the 0 position.
^Open the freezer door.
^To speed up defrosting, a bowl with
hot water (not boiling) can be placed
in the appliance and some warm wa-
ter in the bottom drawer. Closing the
door in this instance will help retain
the warmth and speed up the de-
frosting process.
We do not recommend the use of
hot air blowers such as hairdryers
for defrosting your freezer.
Never place electric heaters or can-
dles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays, or
de-icers as they could contain sub-
stances which could damage the
plastic parts and which may cause
the build up of gases and pose a
danger to health.
Defrosting
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