Miele Kfn 9755 Ide Operating And Installation Instructions
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Super cool The Super cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature). Switching on Super cool Super cool is particularly recommended for the faster chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink. ^Press the Super cool button; the Super cool indicator light will come on. The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator section. Switching off Super cool The Super cool function will switch itself off automatically after approx. 6 hours. The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again. To save energy, the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled. ^ Press the Super cool button. The Super cool indicator light will go out, and the appliance will continue running at normal power. 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 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 appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section. Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 21
Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section, the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. 30 to 60 hours. The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power. To save energy, the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of -18 °C or colder has been reached in the freezer section. ^Press the Super freeze button. The Super freeze indicator light will go out, and the appliance will continue running at normal power. Dynamic coolingm When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance. You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance (see Using the refrigerator efficiently). However, if you are placing a large amount of food in the refrigerator at any one time, it is a good idea to switch on Dynamic cooling. This way you can distribute the temperature inside the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree. The temperature is set as normal with the temperature control. Dynamic cooling should also be selected when:–the ambient temperature in the room is high (above approx. 30 °C), and –the room humidity level is high. Switching on Dynamic cooling ^Press the Dynamic cooling button. The Dynamic cooling indicator light will come on. Switching off Dynamic cooling ^Press the Dynamic cooling button. The Dynamic cooling indicator light will go out. To save energy, the fan for Dynamic cooling switches off whilst the door is open. Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 22
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 the different zones when placing food in the appliance. This appliance has Dynamic cooling, which helps to keep an even temperature when the fan is running. When Dynamic cooling is switched on, the difference between the various zones is less pronounced. 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 vegetable containers. Use this for all delicate and highly perishable food, e.g. – fish, meat, poultry, – sausage products, ready meals, – dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream, – fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or quiche dough, – 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 the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Danger of explosion. If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is tightly closed, and store upright. If storing food which contains a lot of oil or fat in the refrigerator or refrigerator door, make sure it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks. Food must not touch the back wall of the refrigerator, as it may freeze to the back wall. To allow air to circulate efficiently, do not pack food too closely together in the refrigerator. Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this is essential for keeping the appliance cool. Using the refrigerator efficiently 23
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for refrigeration, as some food is sensitive to cold. Cucumbers, for example, become glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruit hardens. Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator includes: –pineapple, pomegranate, bananas, avocado, mangos, papaya, passion fruit, citrus fruit – fruit which is not yet ripe – aubergines/egg plant, cucumbers, potatoes, peppers/capsicum, tomatoes, courgettes, – some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan When shopping for food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, and how long it can be kept in the refrigerator. Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. during transportation, should be kept to a minimum. For example, do not allow food to stay in a hot car for too long. Once food has started to deteriorate, this process cannot be reversed. As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating. Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged. This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods, food from drying out, and also any 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 may be stored loose in the vegetable containers. Please be aware that not all types of fruit and vegetables are suitable for storing in the same container. Aromas and flavours can transfer from one type of food to another (e.g. carrots absorb the smell and flavour of onions very easily). Some food also gives off a natural gas (ethylene) which speeds up the rate at which other food perishes. – Examples of fruit and vegetables which produce a large amount of this natural gas are: Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums, avocado, figs, blueberries, melons and beans. Using the refrigerator efficiently 24
–Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are: Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes, pears, nectarines and peaches. Example: Broccoli should not be stored with apples, as apples produce a large amount of natural gas to which broccoli is very sensitive. The result is a shorter than expected storage time for the broccoli. Unpacked meat and vegetables Unpackaged meat and vegetables should be stored separately. To avoid any microbiological cross- contamination, these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped. Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others. Shellfish, for example, deteriorates faster than fish, and fish deteriorates faster than meat.Meat Meat should be stored unwrapped. (Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat loosely covered, and leave containers open). This permits air to circulate around the meat, allowing the surface to dry slightly, which helps prevent the growth of bacteria. To prevent the risk of bacterial cross-contamination and meat deteriorating, do not let one type of meat come into direct contact with another type. Using the refrigerator efficiently 25
Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. It can then be raised or lowered to the required level. The raised edge at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it. Stoppers prevent the shelves from being dislodged by mistake. 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. ^Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly from below. ^ At the same time, pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half.To move the split shelf: ^Take both halves of the split glass shelf out, ^fit the two brackets onto the supports on either side at the required height, ^and push the glass shelves in one after the other. The shelf with the raised edge must be at the back. Fruit and vegetable containers on rollers (depending on model) The fruit and vegetable containers are pushed in and out on rollers, and can be completely removed if necessary. The rollers can also be removed for cleaning. Adjusting the interior fittings 26
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ^Lift the tray/shelf up and out of the stainless steel frame to remove. ^Push up the stainless steel frame, and remove. ^Replace the frame at the required height. Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position. ^Some stainless steel frames are easier to remove and replace if you put your hand behind the back bar of the frame and lift it upwards. ^ Replace the tray/shelf in the frame. The tray/shelf can be removed completely and used as a serving tray at the table. Universal container The universal container can be used both to store and serve food. It consists of a deep trayaand a shallow trayb. Both trays fit the stainless steel frame. If you wish to use the universal container to serve food, ^place the shallow traybin the stainless steel frame, and use the deep tray as a lida. You can lift the universal container, including contents, out of the frame and take it to the table. Moving the bottle divider 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. The bottle divider can be removed completely (e.g. for cleaning). ^ To do this, push up the front edge of the bottle divider, and disengage it. Adjusting the interior fittings 27
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. The maximum capacity quoted is calculated in accordance with DIN EN ISO 15502. 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 re-absorb 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 28
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.–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. Freezing and storing food 29
^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). This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from starting to defrost. Placing food in the freezer The following maximum capacities must be observed: – freezer drawer = 25 kg – glass cold plate = 35 kg Food to be frozen must on no account touch food which is already frozen to avoid partial thawing. ^Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen. – Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the upper freezer drawers. ^ Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible. Please note that when removing the drawers, the lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the freezer. When placing food on the glass cold plate make sure it does not obstruct the ventilation gaps at the back. This is important for problem-free operation and normal energy consumption. –Maximum freezing capacity (see data plate) ^Remove the upper freezer drawers. ^Place the food flat on the upper glass cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible. Once frozen: ^Place the frozen food in the freezer drawers and push them back into the appliance. – Large items If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game, the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed. ^ Remove the upper freezer drawers and carefully lift and slide out the glass cold plates. Freezing and storing food 30