Miele Kfn 8995 Seed Operating And Installation Instructions

							Temperature display brightness
The appliance is supplied with the
brightness of the temperature display
behind the door set as low as possible.
However, if the door is opened, or a
setting is changed or the alarm is
sounding, the temperature display
behind the door will appear much
brighter for approx. 1 minute.
The brightness level of this display can
be adjusted:
^Press and hold the SuperFreeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The SuperFreeze indicator light will
flash and a
;will flash in the
temperature display.
^
Press one of the temperature selector
buttons repeatedly until
^appears in
the display.
^
Press the SuperFreeze button again.
^lights up in the display.
^
You can now adjust the brightness
level by pressing the temperature
selector buttons. You can choose
from settings1to5:
1: lowest setting,
5: brightest setting.
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Press the SuperFreeze button to save
the setting.^To exit the setting mode, press the
freezer section On/Off button.
If you do not do this, the electronics
will revert to normal operation after 2
minutes.
Selecting the correct temperature
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							Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system, to ensure that the
temperature in the freezer section does
not rise unnoticed and to avoid energy
being wasted if a door is left open.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the freezer section
gets too warm, an alarm will sound and
the temperature display behind the
door will flash. The temperature display
on the outside of the appliance door will
also flash alternately with§%. The set
temperature determines which
temperatures will trigger the alarm.
The alarm will sound and the
temperature display will flash:
– if the freezer section door has been
left open for some time, e.g., in order
to load, re-arrange or remove food.
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
– if there has been a lengthy
interruption to the power supply.
Door alarm
If one of the doors is left open for more
than approx. 60 seconds, the alarm will
sound and the temperature display on
the outside of the appliance door will
flash alternately with;(the symbol for
an open door).
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not need to be switched on
manually.
Switching the alarm off early
Once the set temperature has been
reached in the freezer section, the
alarm stops and the temperature
display behind the door will stops
flashing and stays lit. The display on
the outside of the appliance door will
now show the temperature only.
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 temperature
display will continue to flash until the
set temperature has been reached.
The display then stops flashing and
stays lit. The alarm system is now
ready should it be needed again.
Alarm
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							SuperCool
The SuperCool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator to its lowest setting
(depending on the room temperature),
and is particularly recommended for
rapid chilling of large amounts of fresh
food or drink.
Switching on SuperCool
^Press the SuperCool button (left-hand
button). The SuperCool indicator light
will come on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the
refrigerator section.
SUPER will show in the temperature
display on the door.
Switching off SuperCool
The SuperCool function will
automatically switch off after approx. 6
hours. The indicator light will go out,
and the appliance will continue running
at normal power.
To save energy, the SuperCool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.
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Press the SuperCool button. The
SuperCool indicator light will go out,
and the appliance will continue to
operate at normal power.
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This helps maintain the
nutritional value, vitamin content,
appearance and taste of the food.
When food takes too long to freeze, it
loses more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
Later, when the food is defrosted, only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells; the rest pools around the food.
In other words, the food can lose a
considerable degree of moisture.
By contrast, when food is frozen
quickly, the cells have less time to lose
moisture, so they shrink less. Because
there is not so much moisture loss, it is
easier for the food to reabsorb the
water during the defrosting process,
and there is far less pooling around the
defrosted food.
SuperCool and SuperFreeze
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							SuperFreeze
Before putting fresh food into the
freezer section, switch the SuperFreeze
function on.
Exceptions:
–when putting in food that is already
frozen.
–when freezing less than 2 kg of fresh
food daily.
Switching on SuperFreeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer section, the SuperFreeze
function should be switched on6 hours
beforehand. When freezingthe
maximum load of foodthe
SuperFreeze function should be
switched on24 hours beforehand.
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Press the SuperFreeze button
(right-hand button). The SuperFreeze
indicator light will come on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer
section.
In the door display, SUPER will appear
in the temperature display for the
freezer section.Switching off SuperFreeze
Depending on the amount of food
placed in the freezer section, the
SuperFreeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 30 to 60
hours. The SuperFreeze indicator light
will go out, and the appliance will
continue running at normal power.
To save energy, the SuperFreeze
function can be switched off once a
constanttemperature of -18°C or
colder has been reached in the freezer.
^Press the SuperFreeze button. The
SuperFreeze indicator light will go
out, and the appliance will continue
to operate at normal power.
SuperCool and SuperFreeze
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							Different storage zones
Due to the natural circulation of the air
in the appliance, there are different
temperature zones in the refrigerator.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest
section of the appliance. Make use of
these different zones when placing
food in the appliance.
Warmest area
The warmest area is in the top section
of the door. Use this for storing butter
and cheese.
Coldest area
The coldest area in a refrigerator is
directly above the crispers.
Use this area for all delicate and highly
perishable food, e.g.,
– fish, meat, poultry,
– sausage products, ready-made
meals,
–
dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream,
–
fresh dough and batters,
–
soft cheese and other dairy
products,
–
pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4 °C.Do not store explosive materials in
this appliance, nor any products
containing propellants (e.g., spray
cans). Danger of explosion.
If storing high-proof alcohol, make
sure it is tightly closed and stored
upright.
If you are storing bottles of oil, or
food containing high levels of fat or
oil, take care not to let the fat or oil
come into contact with plastic
components in the appliance. Fat
and oil can cause stress cracks in
the plastic components.
Food must not touch the back wall of
the appliance, as it may freeze to
the back wall.
Food that should not be stored
in a refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration.
This includes:
–
Fruit and vegetables that are
sensitive to cold, such as bananas,
avocados, papayas, passionfruit,
eggplant, peppers, tomatoes and
cucumbers
–
Fruit that is not yet ripe
–
Potatoes
–
Some hard cheeses, such as
Parmesan.
Using the refrigerator efficiently
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							Storing food correctly
Store food covered or packaged. This
will prevent food smells or tastes from
affecting other foods. It also will prevent
food from drying out, and from
cross-contamination of bacteria. The
growth of bacteria, such as salmonella,
can be avoided by setting the correct
temperature and maintaining good
standards of hygiene.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the vegetable containers.
However, bear in mind that some types
of vegetables give off a natural gas that
causes surrounding foods to ripen
faster. Some fruit and vegetables react
strongly to this gas and should not be
stored together.
Examples of fruit that produces a
large amount of this natural gas are:
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,
peaches, plums, avocados and figs.
Examples of fruits and vegetables
that react strongly to this natural gas
are:
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,
apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes,
pears, nectarines and peaches.Unpacked meats and vegetables
Different types of unpacked meats and
vegetables must be kept separate. To
avoid any microbiological
cross-contamination, these foods must
be separately wrapped if they are to be
stored together.
Protein-rich foods
Please note that foods rich in protein
deteriorate faster than other foods.
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates
faster than meat.
Meat
Meat should be stored loosely covered
in suitable containers or packaging.
Allowing the surface of the meat to dry
slightly helps to prevent the growth of
bacteria. To prevent the risk of bacterial
cross-contamination, meat should not
be allowed to touch other foods.
Using the refrigerator efficiently
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							Moving the shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
^Half-way pull out the shelf, together
with the glass-edge lighting, then
raise it or lower it to remove.
^Keeping the shelf horizontal, slide it
into the required position.
The raised edge should face
downwards.
If the glass shelf becomes
separated from the glass-edge
lighting when it is being removed,
slide the glass-edge lighting out of
the refrigerator horizontally.
Reposition it in the required shelf
level, and then slide the glass shelf
in so that it reconnects with the
glass-edge lighting.
Never look directly at the glass-edge
lighting if the glass shelf is not in
place.Caution!Laser
(Laser beam Class 1 M). Do not look
at the glass-edge lighting with
optical instruments.
Adjusting the door shelves
^
Push the door shelf upwards, then
remove it by pulling it forwards.
The lighting inside the refrigerator
door cannot be moved.
^
Replace the door shelf at the
required position. Ensure that it is
securely pushed back into position.
Adjusting the bottle rack
The bottle rack can be removed easily,
and replaced under one of the other
shelves.
Moving the bottle divider
(may vary by 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 listed on the data plate as
“Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs”.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer compartment, check
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the best-before date,
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the
supermarket. The length of time the
food 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, because it
will lose its nutritional value and spoil
if left for too long. Do not refreeze
defrosted food until after it has been
cooked.
Freezing fresh food
Only freeze fresh food that is in good
condition.
Tips for freezing fresh food
–The following types of foodare
suitablefor freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry/dough, 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 trimmed,
washed, and blanched. To blanch:
bring a large saucepan of water to
the boil, then immerse the
vegetables in rapidly boiling water
for 2-3 minutes, depending on type.
Then drain the vegetables, plunge
them into ice cold water and drain
thoroughly.
–
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. Cooked food can be lightly
seasoned 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
- greaseproof paper
- cellophane
- garbage bags
- plastic shopping bags
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer wrap
-freezer bags
- aluminium foil
- freezer containers
^
To help prevent freezer burn, expel
as much air as possible from bags,
etc., before sealing them.
^
Close the packaging tightly with
- rubber bands
- plastic clips
- string
- cold-resistant adhesive tape
Freezer bags and pouches can also
be sealed using a home heat sealing
kit.^Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Before placing food in the freezer
section
^If you plan to freeze more than 2 kg
of fresh food, the SuperFreeze
function should be swicthed on
ahead of time, before placing the
food in the freezer section (see
SuperFreeze).
Placing food in the freezer section
Although fresh food can be placed in
any drawer for freezing, it is preferable
to use the upper drawers. Large
quantities can be placed directly on the
glass cold plates to freeze the food
quickly. To do this, first take out one or
several freezer drawers.
Each drawer and glass cold plate
can support a maximum of 25 kg.
^
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers or on the glass cold
plates in the freezer 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
already frozen food 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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							Freezing large items
To freeze a large item such as a turkey
or joint of meat, the glass cold plates
between the freezer drawers can be
removed. To do this:
^Remove the freezer drawers, and
carefully slide out the glass cold
plate you wish to remove.
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer shows the length of time for
which various foods can be stored.
In cases where the storage time
indicated on the food 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
represented on the dials as1–12.
^
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 indicate the
month the food 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 a refrigerator,
– in a steam oven.
PoultryIt is especially important to
observe proper hygiene when defrosting
poultry. Never save the liquid from
defrosted poultry. Drain it away and
promptly wash the container, 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. Simply place directly into
boiling water or hot oil. The cooking time
is slightly less than for fresh vegetables.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible, because it
will lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Do not refreeze
defrosted food until after it has been
cooked.
Freezing and storing food
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