Miele Fn 4957 Operating And Installation Instructions

							Normal energy
consumptionIncreased energy
consumption
DefrostingDefrost the freezer when a layer of
ice one centimetre 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
The stainless steel surfaces and the
trim have a protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
^Do not remove this foil until the
appliance has been installed or built
in. Start at one of the upper corners.
^Wipe stainless steel surfaces over
with a proprietary conditioning agent
for stainless steel, such as Neoblank
(available from the Miele UK Spare
Parts Department). Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions on the
label, and apply sparingly with an
even pressure following the direction
of the grain.
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with 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
^Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a
clockwise direction away from the 0
position until the temperature display
lights up.
Forcing it beyond its range will
damage it. Turn it only as far as it will
go, then turn it back again.
The alarm indicator will light up. It will
go out when the temperature in the
freezer is cold enough.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the freezer, allow
the appliance to run for a few hours
before placing food in it.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer
or, to save space, on the freezer tray.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^
Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in
an anti-clockwise direction back to
the 0 position.
All the indicator lights will go out and
the cooling system will switch off.
Switching on and off
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							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,
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut,
mould and odours are likely to build
up inside 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
colder than-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 with the
temperature selector.
^Using a coin, turn the dial in a
clockwise direction away from the 0
position.
Forcing it beyond its range will
damage it. Turn it only as far as it will
go, then turn it back again.
Temperature display
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
requiredtemperature.
If you want the temperature in the
refrigerator to be  -18 °C,
^
turn the temperature selector
clockwise from 0 until the -18°C LED
lights up on the control panel.
The temperature can be set slightly
colder within the displayed temperature
range (e.g. between -15°C and -18 °C).
^
Turn the temperature selector slowly
in a clockwise direction e.g. from the
-15°C LED position until the -18°C
LED flashes briefly in the temperature
display.
The temperature is now set in between
-15°C and -18°C.
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 flash if the
temperature becomes too warm.
The alarm may sound and the alarm
indicator light may flash,
–if you freeze a large amount of food
at once without having switched on
the Super freeze function
beforehand.
Depending on the temperature in the
freezer, you should check the condition
of the food. If food has defrosted or
started to defrost check that it is still
safe to use, and if so, use it as quickly
as possible. Defrosted food may only
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching the alarm off early
The alarm will stop and the indicator
light will go out when the temperature
reaches the correct level again.
However, if the noise disturbs you, you
can switch the alarm off before this if
you wish.
^Press the alarm off button.
The alarm will stop. The indicator
light will stay on until the correct
temperature has been reached. The
alarm system is then ready should it
be needed again.
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 loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
Super freeze
Switch the Super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
Exceptions:
–
when putting in food that is already
frozen.
–
when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
daily.Switching on Super freeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on6 hours
beforehand. When freezingthe
maximum 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 coldest temperature in the
temperature display on the control
panel will light up and the appliance
works at full power to lower the
temperature.
Switching Super freeze off
The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 65 hours.
The indicator light goes out and the
appliance continues running at normal
power.
The required temperature will then light
up again in the temperature display.
To save energy the Super freeze
function can be switched off once a
constanttemperature of -18 °C or
colder has been reached in the freezer.
You should also check the temperature
inside the appliance from time to time.
^
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
exceeded. The maximum freezing
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour
period is given on the data plate
Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs.
Isolation plate
(depending on model, available as an
optional accessory)
The isolation plate is used to isolate
freezer drawers which you do not wish
to use, and thus save energy. It should
be used if only small amounts of food
are being stored in the freezer.
Important
– At least 2 freezer drawers must be
used for freezing food. The other
drawers can be isolated if they are
not needed.
–
The drawers being used for freezing
must always be at the top of the
freezer.
–
The isolation plate must be fitted
belowthe lowest drawer in which
food is being frozen.
–
The fewer drawers you use, the more
energy you will save. Using the
isolation plate increases energy
savings considerably.
Do not store food in the inactive
drawers. The temperature is not
controlled in these drawers and food
stored in them would soon
deteriorate.
Example
If you only require 2 freezer drawers for
storing frozen food:
^Place food in the top 2 freezer
drawers, leaving the other drawers
empty.
^
Take out the third drawer down and
push the isolation plate inunderthe
second drawer.
This switches off (isolates) the
drawers below.
Freezing and storing food
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							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.
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
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
suitablefor 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,
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.
Freezing and storing food
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							–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 foods or drinks in
the freezer. 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.
Packing
^Freeze food in portions.
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. 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.^Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Before placing food in the freezer
^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 (see
Super freeze).
Placing food in the freezer
Fresh food can be placed in any
drawer for freezing, however it is
preferable to use the upper drawers.
Large quantities can be placed directly
onto the glass cold plates to freeze the
food quickly. To do this first take out
one or more freezer drawers.
The bottom drawer must not be taken
out of the appliance.
Each drawer and glass cold plate
can be loaded with a maximum of
25 kg.
If you remove a 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.
When freezing large items e.g. a turkey
or a large joint of meat, the glass plate
in between two of the freezer drawers
can be removed to give more room.
This way food can be stored in the
space of two drawers.
^
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers or on the glass cold
plates so that it freezes through to the
core as quickly as possible.
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							^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.
Marker system for frozen food
The marker system serves as a
reminder of how long food has been
stored.
Each freezer drawer has two slide
markers with dials. The months are
represented on the dials as 1 – 12.
^
Slide the markers onto the guide
runners 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 show the
month in which it 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 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 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
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
Freezing and storing food
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