Miele Kf 8582 Sded Operating And Installation Instructions

							Moving the shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
^Raise the shelf at the front, pull it out
half way, and then lift it out.
^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.
Split shelf
In order to accommodate tall items in
the appliance, one of the shelves is
divided. The front section can be
pushed under the rear section.
^Pull the front half of the glass shelf
forwards slightly and then push it
carefully under the rear half.
Adjusting the door shelves
^Push the door shelf upwards, then
remove it by pulling it forwards.
^Replace the door shelf at the
required position. Ensure that it is
securely pushed back into position.
Moving the bottle divider
(depending on model)
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.
Adjusting the interior fittings
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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.
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 section 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
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 the 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 food 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
section
^When freezing more than 1 kg of
fresh food at a time, press the Super
freeze button. The Super freeze
indicator light will come on. The
temperature in the freezer section will
drop so that the frozen food already
in the freezer will retain its coldness.
Placing food in the freezer section
^Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers 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.
Freezing and storing food
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							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.
The slide markers are used to
indicate the type of food being
frozen, and the dials to show the
month in which it was 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 stored in the refrigerator 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.
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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							Ice cube tray
(with or without release button,
depending on model)
^Press down the release button on the
ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa
-
ter. Any excess will flow out through
the outlet.
^Pull the release button up to seal the
ice cube tray.
^Place the tray in the bottom of one of
the freezer drawers.
^Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the 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 arenot left in the freezer for
more than one hour, as they could
burst.
Cool packs
Cool packs prevent the temperature in
the freezer rising too quickly in the
event of a power cut.
Place the cool packs on the shelf above
the freezer drawers. The cool packs will
be at their most effective after they
have been in the freezer for approx. 24
hours.
If there is a power cut, place the cool
packs 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 packs to separate the
fresh food from the food which is
already frozen so that the frozen food
does not begin to thaw.
The cool packs 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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							Refrigerator section
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
whilst it is in use. These are
automatically removed and defrosted
by the appliance.
The condensate is drained away via a
channel and drain hole into an
evaporation system at the back of the
appliance.
Ensure that the condensate channel
and drain hole are kept clean and
are never blocked so that
condensate can flow away without
hindrance.
Freezer section
The freezer section does not defrost
automatically.
In normal use, ice and frost will form on
the evaporator plates. If allowed to
accumulate, this will impair the
efficiency of the freezer and increase
the consumption of electricity.
Do not scrape ice and frost off an
evaporator plate as this can damage
it and make the freezer unusable.
The freezer section 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
^Remove the frozen food from the
freezer and place it in another freezer
or cool box, or wrap it in several
layers of newspaper or cloths and
store it in a cool place until the
freezer is ready for use again.
Defrosting
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							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
defrosts.
^Switch the appliance off at the
socket, and remove the plug.
^Open the freezer section door.
^Push the outlet pipe for defrosted wa-
ter out as illustrated.
^
Place a container in front of the
appliance to collect the defrosted
water. Make sure that the container
does not overflow.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot
water (not boiling) can be placed inside
the freezer.
We do not recommend the use of
hot air blowers such as hairdryers
for defrosting your appliance.
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic
parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage
the plastic parts and which may
cause a build-up of gases and pose
a danger to health.
After defrosting
^Empty the container.
^Mop up any residual water still in the
freezer section with a sponge or
absorbent cloth.
^Push the outlet pipe back into
position.
^
Clean the appliance, and then dry it
thoroughly.
Do not let water get into the
condensate channel and drain hole.
^
Insert the plug in the socket.
^
Switch the appliance back on and
switch on Super freeze so that the
freezer section can achieve the
required temperature quickly.
^
Once the temperature in the freezer
has reached the required
temperature, place the food back in
the freezer section.
Defrosting
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							Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids or
chemical solvents. Non-abrasive
cleaning agents are also unsuitable
as they can cause matt areas to
appear.
Stainless steel surfaces can be
buffed using a proprietary
conditioning agent for stainless steel
such as Neoblank (available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts
Department).
Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and apply with an even
pressure following the direction of
the grain.
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit, ventilation gaps or
into the light.
Do not let water get into the
drainage channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is required
in the event of a service call.
Before cleaning
^Switch the appliance off, switch off at
the socket and remove the plug.
^Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^Defrost the freezer section.
^Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
^The stainless steel trim can be pulled
off the front edge of the refrigerator
section shelves for cleaning.
Cleaning the outer casing, the
interior and accessories
^Clean the refrigerator section at least
once a month and the freezer section
each time it is defrosted. Use warm
water with a little washing up liquid.
^Accessories, drawers and shelves
should all be hand-washed. The
butter dish is, however, dishwasher
safe.
^
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently, so that
condensate can drain away
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to
clear the drain if necessary.
^
To help prevent re-soiling, a
proprietary stainless steel
conditioning agent, such as
Neoblank, can be used on stainless
steel surfaces.
^
After cleaning, wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth, and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors
open to air the appliance for a short
while.
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							E-Cloth
A microfibre E-Cloth is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic
and chrome without the use of
chemicals.
Ventilation gaps
^The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned regularly with a brush or
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust
will increase the energy consumption
of the appliance.
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							Door seals
Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Metal grille at the back of the
appliance
The metal grille at the back of the
appliance (heat exchanger) should be
dusted at least once a year. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
When cleaning the grille, make sure
that the pipework and other
components do not get broken or
damaged in any way.
After cleaning
^Replace all shelves and accessories
in the refrigerator section.
^Place food back in the refrigerator
section, close the appliance doors,
insert the plug in the socket and
switch the refrigerator section and
the freezer section on.
^Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer section can cool
down quickly. The indicator light will
come on.
^Once the freezer section has reached
the required temperature, place the
food back in the freezer drawers and
slide the drawers back into the
freezer section.
^Switch off Super freeze by pressing
the Super freeze button when the
temperature in the freezer is a
constant -18 °C or colder.
The indicator light will go out.
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