Miele Kfn 9758 Id Operating And Installation Instructions

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.
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...

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,...

^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
Food to be frozen can be placed
anywhere in the freezer.
Large quantities should be placed
directly on the glass cold plates to...

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
other 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....

Freezer tray
The freezer tray is useful for freezing
small items such as berries, herbs and
vegetables. They can be frozen
individually and therefore maintain their
shape when defrosted.
^Space the food out loosely on the
tray.
^Hang the tray in the top or middle
freezer drawer.
Leave the 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.
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the
temperature...

Refrigerator section and
PerfectFresh zone
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
and the PerfectFresh zone whilst in use.
You do not need to remove this, as it
will defrost and evaporate automatically
with the warmth generated 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...

Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides
or chemical solvents. Non-abrasive
cleaning agents are also unsuitable
as they can cause matt areas to
appear.
To help prevent re-soiling, treat
stainless steel surfaces with a
proprietary conditioning agent for
stainless steel (available from the
Miele Spare Parts Department or via
the internet on www.miele.co.uk.)
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or the light.
Do not let water get into the...

^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.
^Clean stainless steel surfaces with a
suitable, non-abrasive, proprietary
stainless steel cleaning agent,
following the manufacturer’s
instructions on the packaging.
^After cleaning, stainless steel
surfaces should always be treated
with a conditioning agent for stainless
steel.
It is important to do this every time
the stainless steel surfaces are...

Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance until after
maintenance or repair work has
been carried out.
What to do if...
. . . the refrigerator section or freezer
section does not get cold....

. . . the compressor is switching in
too frequently and for too long.
^Check whether the ventilation gaps in
the plinth and in the housing unit at
the top have been covered over or
become too dusty.
^The doors have been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
. . . the compressor runs
continuously.
To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required. In...