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Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - GB, HK M.-Nr. 09 760 980
Contents
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Settings mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
. . . in the refrigerator and the MasterFresh zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dynamic cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator/freezer zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Super cool and Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Super cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Storing food in the refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Food which is not suitable for storing in a refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
When shopping for food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Storing food correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Humidity level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2Contents
Arranging the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Floating deli drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
The MasterFresh drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting the door shelves/bottle shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
To remove the shelf above the MasterFresh drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Small freezer basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Large freezer basket with dividing panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Making ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Before cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ice cube container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Humidity filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Reminder to change the water filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
To change the water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
To confirm that the water filter has been changed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using an external water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Note for test institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3Contents
Mains water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Preparing for plumbing the appliance into the mains water supply . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fitting the stainless steel hose to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installation advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Adjoining furniture/units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Side-by-side installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
To limit the opening angle of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 90°) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Tools and accessories required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Weight of the door/drawer fronts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Building into a peninsular run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Building-in at the end of a run of units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Aligning the building-in niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Checking the building-in niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Preparing the niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Installation accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Anti-tipping mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
An alternative anti-tipping mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Placing the appliance in the niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Aligning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Securing the appliance in the niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Preparing the furniture front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Securing and aligning the furniture door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Securing the covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Fitting the plinth facing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Fitting the air separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4Description of the appliance
a Access sensor g Symbols for food that requires a
moist atmosphere in the MasterFresh
b Sensor for selecting the refrigerator zone
zone (left: High humidity;
c Sensor for selecting the left-hand right: Low humidity)
MasterFresh drawer h On/Off sensor for the Super cool and
d Sensor for selecting the right-hand Super freeze functions
MasterFresh drawer i On/Off sensor for the ice cube maker
e Sensor for selecting the freezer zone (only visible if the freezer zone has
been selected)
f Sensor for selecting the temperature
in the refrigerator or freezer zone j Sensor for switching off the
(X for colder; Y for warmer) temperature or door alarm
(only visible when the temperature or
door alarm is sounding)
k Reminder to change the water filter
5Description of the appliance
a Butter and cheese compartment g Switch for switching the whole
appliance on and off
b Adjustable shelves
h MasterFresh zone
c Door shelf
i Ice maker
d Floating deli drawer
j Water filter
e Control panel
k Small freezer basket
f Humidity filters for the MasterFresh
zone l Large freezer basket
m Ice cube container
6Caring for the environment
Disposing of the packaging Disposing of your old
materials appliance
The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances
the appliance from damage during often contain valuable materials. They
transportation. The packaging materials also contain materials which, if handled
used are selected from materials which or disposed of incorrectly, could be
are environmentally friendly for disposal potentially hazardous to human health
and should be recycled. and to the environment. They are,
however, essential for the correct
Recycling the packaging reduces the
functioning of your appliance. Please
use of raw materials in the
do not therefore dispose of it with your
manufacturing process and also
household waste.
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot. In this way, refrigerant
in the pipework and oil in the
compressor will be contained, and will
not leak into the environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.
7Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before installation and
before using it for the first time. They contain important
information on installation, safety, use and maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
, Warning!
This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door
is open. Keep the appliance door shut until the appliance has
been built in and secured in its building-in niche in accordance
with these operating and installation instructions.
Correct application
~ The appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments. It is not intended for
outdoor use.
~ This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food,
freezing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
8Warning and Safety instructions
~ The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is also not suitable for use in areas susceptible to explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from incorrect
or improper use or operation.
~ The appliance can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.
Safety with children
~ Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
~ Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect
operation.
~ Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
~ Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
~ The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at all
times.
~ Please bear in mind that by removing the dividing panel in the
large freezer basket, children may be tempted to climb inside. THIS
COULD PUT THEIR LIVES IN DANGER.
9Warning and Safety instructions ~ Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate. Technical safety ~ The coolant system is tested for leaks. The appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU guidelines. ~ This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance. Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Splashes of coolant can injure the eyes. In the event of any damage: 10
Warning and Safety instructions
– avoid any open flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– contact the Service Department for advice.
~ The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it
should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in
a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.
~ To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when it is correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.
~ If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
~ Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by an
extension lead or multi-socket adapter. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
11Warning and Safety instructions ~ Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical connection and cause a short circuit. ~ This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship). ~ A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance. ~ For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has been fully installed. ~ The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been carried out. ~ Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger to users. Installation, maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. ~ While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. 12
Warning and Safety instructions
~ The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance
when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
~ The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by a
faulty connection to the mains water supply.
~ Connection to the mains water supply and any repairs to the ice
cube maker must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and
competent person.
~ The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water
supply.
~ Before making plumbing connections, ensure that the appliance
is disconnected from the mains electrical supply.
~ Never tamper with the movable components on the ice cube
maker, including the ice cube expulsion mechanism or the element
on the ice cube maker. Danger of injury.
Correct use
~ The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the compressor switching off
for longer periods so that the appliance cannot maintain the
required temperature.
~ Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the appliance.
13Warning and Safety instructions ~ If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic. ~ Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of sparking and explosion. ~ Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion. ~ Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could explode. causing injury or damage. ~ If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion. ~ When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, causing injury or damage. ~ Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or metal parts. Danger of frost burn. ~ Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frostburn to the lips or tongue. ~ Do not refreeze 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. 14
Warning and Safety instructions
~ Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage
instructions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors, including the
freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which
it is stored. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
~ To avoid the risk of any potential illness, do not deactivate the
reminder to change the water filter.
~ Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.
Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will
invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Cleaning and care
~ Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
~ Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this
appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
~ Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– lift frozen food and remove ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to
the 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 might contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
15Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance ~ Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. ~ Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by – puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator, – bending any pipework, – scratching the surface coating. Leaking refrigerant can damage the eyes. 16
How to save energy
Normal energy Increased energy
consumption consumption
Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
Maintenance room.
Protected from direct In direct sunlight.
sunlight.
Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source
(radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room Where there is a high
temperature is approx. 20 °C. ambient room temperature.
Ventilation gaps uncovered Ventilation gaps covered up
and dusted regularly. or dusty.
Temperature Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C With a low temperature
setting setting: The colder the
MasterFresh zone approx.
temperature in the
1.5 °C
refrigerator / freezer section,
Freezer section -18°C the higher the energy
consumption.
17How to save energy
Normal energy Increased energy
consumption consumption
Use Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door
necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a
time as possible. loss of coldness. The
Store food in an organised appliance works harder to
way. cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Take an insulated cool bag Hot food or food at room
with you when shopping and temperature raises the
place food in the appliance as temperature inside the
soon as possible. appliance.
Replace any food removed as The appliance works harder to
quickly as possible, before it cool down and the
begins to thaw. compressor runs for longer
Allow hot food and drinks to periods.
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food covered or The evaporation or
packaged. condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in the
refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
18Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
To enable the temperature to get
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and
sufficiently cold inside the
the accessories with lukewarm water
appliance, allow the appliance to
and a little washing up liquid, and
run for a few hours before placing
then dry with a soft cloth.
food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer until
Important:
the temperature is at least -18°C.
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
approx. 8 hours if it has been
Please note: Switching the
transported on its side to its final
appliance off with the rocker switch
location before connecting it to the
does not disconnect the appliance
mains.
from the mains.
Switching on
Operation
^ Open the upper door.
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Please note:
– A sensor which is available for
^ Press the rocker switch on the right selection is always highlighted in
side underneath the control panel. white.
– A sensor which has been selected is
This switches all of the zones in the always highlighted in yellow.
appliance on or off together.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
^ Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
The access sensor in the control panel
will also light up. The sensors for the four zones in the
appliance will now appear in the control
panel: refrigerator zone, left- and
right-hand MasterFresh compartments
and freezer zone.
19Switching on and off
To deselect a zone
The sensor for switching the ice cube
maker on and off will appear on the ^ touch the sensor of the selected zone
right in the control panel (only visible if again so that it is highlighted in white,
the freezer zone has been selected). or select a different sensor.
This sensor will be highlighted in yellow To finish selecting settings,
when the ice cube maker is in
operation.
To select settings for your appliance
(e.g. to set the temperature, etc),
^ touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in white.
Your last selected settings will now be
saved to memory.
^ touch the sensor for the particular If you do not touch the access sensor,
zone of the appliance where you the electronics for accessing the
would like to select the settings. settings will switch off after a period.
The applicable sensor will then be
highlighted in yellow, and depending Switching off
on the zone, further settings which may
be selected will now appear in the
display.
Depending on which zone you have
selected, you can
– adjust the temperature, or ^ Press the rocker switch on the
right-hand side underneath the
– select Super cool and Super freeze control panel.
– adjust the humidity levels for the The cooling system and the lighting are
MasterFresh zone now switched off.
– switch on the ice cube maker.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
20Switching on and off
Settings mode Switching the sensor tone on/off
You can select further settings in The tone which sounds each time a
settings mode and then select certain sensor is touched can be deactivated.
appliance functions and adjust their
settings. The settings for the different
functions are described in more detail
in the relevant section of these
instructions. ^ Touch the access sensor to highlight
Overview of functions that can be it in yellow.
selected in settings mode:
Function Symbol
To enter or leave settings ; ^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
mode zone so that it is highlighted in
To select the † yellow.
temperature unit ^ Take note of the position of the X
(see "The correct sensor (but do not touch it!).
temperature")
^ Touch the access sensor until it is
No function allocated ; highlighted in white and all of the
To switch the sensor tone = other sensors are no longer lit up.
on/off (see "Switching on ^ Place your finger in the position of the
and off") X sensor, and leave it there.
No function selected ^ ^ At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without moving your
finger from the X sensor).
21Switching on and off
^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for Switching off for longer
another 4 seconds until c and the Y periods of time
sensor also appear in the display.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^ switch the appliance off,
^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly ^ disconnect it from the mains,
until b appears in the display.
^ turn off the stopcock to the water
^ Touch the access sensor again. supply (a few hours before you
^ By touching the X sensor, you can switch off the appliance),
now select whether the sensor tone is ^ empty the ice cube container,
switched on or off:
= 0: Sensor tone switched off ^ clean the appliance out,
= 1: Sensor tone switched on ^ replace the water filter and
= –: Return to menu
^ leave the doors ajar to air the
^ After selecting a new setting, touch appliance.
the access sensor to confirm your
choice. If, during a long absence, the
^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until ; appliance is switched off but not
appears in the display. cleaned out and the door and
drawer are left shut, there is a
danger of mould and odours
building up inside the appliance.
^ Touch the access sensor.
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is
activated again.
22The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct Dynamic cooling
temperature for storing food in the
The dynamic cooling fan automatically
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
switches on when the cooling system
food which is not stored at the correct
for the refrigerator switches on. It
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
distributes the temperature in the
Temperature influences the growth rate
appliance to all areas more evenly so
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
that all the food will be chilled to about
the temperature reduces their growth
the same degree.
rate.
The temperature in the appliance will . . . in the freezer
rise:
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
– the more often the door is opened food for a long time, a temperature of
and the longer it is kept open, -18 °C is required. At this temperature
– the more food that is stored in it, the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
– the warmer the food is which is being temperature rises above -10 °C, the
put into it, micro-organisms become active in the
– the higher the ambient temperature food again so that it cannot be kept as
surrounding the appliance. long. For this reason, partially defrosted
The appliance is designed for use in or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
specific ambient temperatures Food may be re-frozen once it has
(climate ranges). Do not use in been cooked, as the high temperatures
ambient temperatures for which it is achieved when cooking destroy most
not designed. micro-organisms.
. . . in the refrigerator and the
MasterFresh zone
We recommend a temperature of 4 °C
in the refrigerator.
The temperature in the MasterFresh
zone is controlled automatically and is
maintained at 1.5 °C.
23The correct temperature
Setting the temperature in the If the highest or lowest temperature that
refrigerator/freezer zones it is possible to set is reached, the X or
Y sensor will disappear from the
The temperatures in the refrigerator and display.
freezer zones are set independently of
one another. The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.
When you have adjusted the
^ Touch the access sensor so that it is temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours
highlighted in yellow. if the appliance is not very full and
for approx. 24 hours if the appliance
is full before checking the temperature,
as it will take this long for the appliance
to reach the temperature. If, after this
^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator time, the temperature is still too high or
or freezer zone so that it is too low, you will need to adjust it again.
highlighted in yellow.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
– In the refrigerator zone from 2 °C to
^ The temperature inside the appliance 8 °C
can be selected by touching the – In the freezer zone from -14 °C to
arrow sensors on either side of the -24 °C.
temperature display.
By touching the The ambient temperature in the
room and the installation location
X sensor: the temperature will get can affect the time it takes for the
colder appliance to reach the lowest
Y sensor: the temperature will get temperature. If the ambient
warmer. temperature is too high, the
The temperature range being set will appliance may not reach the lowest
flash in the display as you do this. temperature.
– Touching the sensor once:
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
– Keeping your finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature
continuously.
24The correct temperature
Temperature
(Fahrenheit/Celsius)
The temperature can be displayed in
degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. ^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
until † appears in the display.
^ Touch the access sensor again.
^ By touching the X sensor, you can
^ Touch the access sensor so that it is now set the temperature to be
highlighted in yellow. displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
† 0: Temperature in Fahrenheit
† 1: Temperature in Celsius
† –: Return to menu.
^ After selecting a new setting, touch
^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator the access sensor to confirm your
zone so that it is highlighted in choice.
yellow. ^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
^ Take note of the position of the X until c appears in the display.
sensor (but do not touch it!).
^ Touch the access sensor until it is
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^ Touch the access sensor again.
^ Place your finger in the position of the
You have now left settings mode.
X sensor, and leave it there.
^ At the same time, briefly touch the The door alarm is automatically
access sensor (without letting go of disabled when the appliance is in
the X sensor). settings mode. As soon as the door
^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for is closed, the door alarm is
another 4 seconds until c and the Y activated again.
sensor also appear in the display.
25The correct temperature Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature. The temperature displays flashes if – a different temperature is being set, – the temperature in the appliance has risen by several degrees, indicating that the appliance is warming up too much. This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances: – when the door has been left open for a while, e.g. for removing or storing a large amount of food, – when fresh food is being frozen. However, if the temperature in the freezer zone remains above -18°C for a long time, check that the frozen food has not started to defrost. If it has, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible. 26
Alarm
Your appliance has been fitted with a The alarm will stop and the sensor for
warning system which ensures that the switching the temperature or door
temperature in the appliance cannot alarm off in the display will go out again
rise unnoticed and to avoid energy as soon as the temperature has
being wasted if a door is left open. dropped down to the correct level
again. The sensor for the zone
Activating the alarm system concerned will light up again
constantly.
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching the temperature
alarm off early
Temperature alarm If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off early if you wish.
If the temperature in one of the zones
gets too warm, the sensor for the zone
concerned will flash in the control
panel.
The sensor for switching the
temperature or door alarm off will flash ^ Touch the sensor for switching the
at the same time. temperature or door alarm off.
The alarm will stop.
An audible alarm will also sound. The sensor for switching the
If the temperature rises in the freezer, temperature or door alarm off will
the temperature display will show the continue to be lit up until the
highest temperature that was reached temperature has dropped down to
during the time the temperature in the the correct level again. The sensor
freezer rose. for the zone concerned will continue
to flash until the temperature is at the
The alarm will sound and the relevant correct level.
symbol will flash, for example,
– if the freezer drawer has been left However, if the temperature in the
open for a while, e.g. in order to load, freezer section remains above -18
re-arrange or take food out. °C for a long time, check that the
frozen food has not started to
– when freezing large amounts of food defrost. If it has, check that the food
at once. is safe to use and if it is, then use it
– in the event of a power cut. as soon as possible.
27Alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if the door or drawer is left open for more than 5 minutes. The sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off button will also light up. The alarm will stop and the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm in the display will go out again as soon as the door/drawer has been shut again. Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off early if you wish. ^ Touch the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off. The sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off in the display will go out and the alarm will stop. 28
Super cool and Super freeze
Super cool Switching off Super cool
The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function will switch itself
rapidly reduce the temperature in the off automatically after approx. 6 hours.
refrigerator to its lowest setting The sensor is highlighted in white and
(depending on the room temperature). the appliance continues running at
normal power.
Switching on Super cool
To save energy, the Super cool function
Super cool is particularly can be switched off once food and
recommended for the faster chilling of drinks are sufficiently chilled.
large amounts of fresh food or drink.
^ Touch the Super cool sensor so that
^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator it is highlighted in white.
zone so that it is highlighted in
yellow. The original temperature will now
appear in the temperature display for
the refrigerator, and the appliance will
continue to operate at normal power.
^ Touch the Super cool sensor so that
is highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will now operate at full
power to lower the temperature in the
refrigerator zone, and the newly set
temperature of 2°C will show in the
temperature display.
29Super cool and Super freeze
Super freeze The appliance will now operate at full
power to lower the temperature in the
Switch the Super freeze function on
freezer zone, and the newly set
before putting fresh food into the
temperature of -30 °C will show in the
freezer zone.
temperature display.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours Switching off Super freeze
and appearance.
Depending on the amount of food
placed in the freezer section, the Super
Super freeze is not necessary:
freeze function will switch off
– when placing food in the freezer that automatically after approx. 52 hours.
is already frozen. The sensor is highlighted in white and
the appliance continues running at
– when freezing less than 2 kg fresh
normal power.
food in any one day.
To save energy, the Super freeze
Switching on Super freeze function can be switched off once the
temperature in the freezer is low
When freezing small quantities of food
enough.
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 4-6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand. ^ Touch the Super freeze sensor so
that it is highlighted in white.
The original temperature will now
appear in the temperature display for
the freezer, and the appliance will
^ Touch the sensor for the freezer zone continue to operate at normal power.
so that it is highlighted in yellow.
^ Touch the Super freeze sensor so
that it lights up yellow.
30Storing food in the refrigerator section
Different storage zones – pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food with a label stating it
Due to the natural circulation of the air
should be kept at a temperature of
in the appliance, there are different
approx. 4 °C.
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 automatic
dynamic cooling, which helps to
keep an even temperature when the
fan is running, making the difference
between the various zones 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 the refrigerator is
directly above the MasterFresh zone.
However, the MasterFresh zone
compartments are even colder.
Use these areas in the refrigerator and
in the MasterFresh zone 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,
31Storing food in the refrigerator section
Do not store explosive materials in Ensure that when placing food in the
the appliance or any products refrigerator, a gap of at least 35 mm
containing propellants (e.g. spray is maintained under the ceiling of
cans). the appliance to enable the air to
Danger of explosion. circulate freely.
If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is Only use the area to the front of the
tightly closed, and store upright. refrigerator zone floor to place food
temporarily. Do not leave it there, as
If storing food which contains a lot of when you shut the door it may get
fat or oil in the appliance or the pushed over, causing spillages.
appliance door, make sure that it
does not come into contact with
plastic components as this could
cause stress cracks or break the
plastic.
Do not place food in front of the
vents at the back of the appliance
as the food could freeze and in
some circumstances could burst
(e.g. bottles).
Food must not touch the back wall
of the appliance, as it may freeze to
the back wall.
To allow air to circulate efficiently,
do not pack food too closely
together in the refrigerator. Make
sure the vents at the back of the
appliance are not covered, as this is
essential for keeping the appliance
cool.
32Storing food in the refrigerator section
Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly
storing in a refrigerator Food should generally be stored
Not all food is suitable for storing in a covered or packaged in the refrigerator
refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, (there are some exceptions to this rule
as some food is sensitive to cold. in the MasterFresh zone). This will
Cucumbers, for example, become prevent food smells from affecting other
glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes food, food from drying out, and also
sweet. Tomatoes and oranges loose any cross-contamination of bacteria.
their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruits This is particularly important for
hardens. protein-based food such as meat or
fish.
Food which does not tolerate cold The growth of bacteria, such as
temperatures includes: salmonella, can be avoided by setting
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas, the correct temperature and
pomegranates, mangos, melons, maintaining good standards of hygiene.
papayas, passion fruit,
citrus fruit (such as lemons, oranges,
mandarins, grapefruit),
– Fruit which is not yet ripe,
– Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,
potatoes, peppers/capiscum,
tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini,
– 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
appliance. Always observe the use-by
date and the recommended storage
temperature.
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.
Tip: Take a cool bag with you when
shopping and on return, place food into
the appliance immediately.
33Storing food in the MasterFresh zone
Food is stored at a lower temperature in The humidity of food being stored is
the MasterFresh zone than in the retained in the MasterFresh
refrigerator section. The humidity in the compartment. The closer the storage
MasterFresh zone compartments can humidity is to the humidity content of
also be regulated to suit the food being the food, the crisper and fresher the
stored, providing ideal storage food remains over a longer period, as
conditions and ensuring that food stays the water content of the food is largely
fresh considerably longer while retained.
retaining both flavour and vitamins.
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone
Storage temperature The MasterFresh drawer is divided into
The optimum storage temperature for two compartments:
fresh food which is not sensitive to cold
is 0 - 3 °C. This is the temperature
range which is automatically
maintained in the MasterFresh zone.
Food can be stored there at this ^ Touch the sensor to select the
temperature without loss of freshness MasterFresh compartment you want
for considerably longer than in a stan- to use.
dard refrigerator, as the deterioration
The sensor for the MasterFresh
process is decelerated at this
compartment selected is now
temperature.
highlighted in yellow and the symbols
for the types of food you wish to store
Remember that the fresher the food
now appear:
when placed in the appliance, the
longer it will stay fresh.
Humidity level
The humidity level in the MasterFresh – Left: Food which require high
compartment will depend on humidity, such as vegetables and
fruit
– the moisture content of the food
being stored and – Right: Food which require low
humidity, such as meat, fish and
– the quantity of food being stored.
dairy produce.
^ Touch the sensor for the types of
food you wish to store in the
MasterFresh compartment selected.
34Storing food in the MasterFresh zone
^ You can deselect the type of food by Food that prefers a dry atmosphere
touching the relevant sensor again. include:
You cannot store food that likes high – fresh fish, shellfish, meat, poultry,
humidity in a drawer with food that sausages, dairy products and
prefers a dry atmosphere. However, speciality salads.
you can store different food from the
Please note that food rich in protein
same humidity/dry group together.
deteriorates faster than others.
^ The food can now be placed in the Shellfish, for example, deteriorates
MasterFresh zone. faster than fish, and fish deteriorates
faster than meat.
Food that prefers a higher humidity
Always keep these these types of food
include:
covered or wrapped.
– Freshly picked vegetables, lettuce, Exception: Meat. The surface of the
herbs, mushrooms, cabbages and meat dries out slightly, helping to
fruit. prevent the growth of bacteria, which
results in the meat lasting longer. To
TIP prevent the risk of bacterial
The level of humidity in the cross-contamination and meat
MasterFresh drawer depends on the deteriorating, do not let one type of
moisture content and quantity of the meat come into direct contact with
food being stored. another type.
For smaller quantities it is best to
store food wrapped.
Take food out of the MasterFresh
zone approx. 30 - 60 minutes before
using it. The aroma and taste do not
fully develop until the food has
reached room temperature.
Please note: The function of the
MasterFresh compartments is
reduced when the dividing panel is
not in place.
35Storing food in the MasterFresh zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): ^ Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh. ^ Clean the MasterFresh zone before placing food in it. ^ Allow very moist food to drain before storing it. ^ Do not store food which is sensitive to cold in the MasterFresh zone (see "Food which is not suitable for storing in a refrigerator") ^ Bear in mind that not all types of food can be stored together (see ""Food which is not suitable for storing in a refrigerator").. ^ Organise the food to be stored into groups requiring lower of higher humiidity. ^ Store food unwrapped in the high humidity MasterFresh compartment. High humidity in the MasterFresh zone can only be achieved by storing food which contains moisture in it. If the humidity is not high enough, because, for example, too little food has been stored in the compartment, you can use a wet sponge to increase the humidity. ^ If you think that the temperature in the MasterFresh zone is too high or too low, try regulating it by altering the temperature of the refrigerator section by 1 to 2 °C. The temperature must be increased if ice crystals start to form on the floor of the MasterFresh zone as otherwise the cold temperature will damage the food. ^ If a lot of water has gathered on the base of the MasterFresh zone, dry the base with a towel. Drain food before storage or place a rack on the floor of the MasterFresh zone and place the food on the rack so that the moisture can drip down. 36
Arranging the interior fittings
Moving the shelves The MasterFresh drawer
The shelves can be adjusted according The MasterFresh drawer sits on
to the height of the food. telescopic runners, and can be fully
pulled out for loading and unloading.
^ Hold the shelf on both sides and
raise it slightly so that it can be lifted For cleaning, the MasterFresh drawer
over the catches at the back. can be removed completely.
^ Pull the shelf forwards.
^ Place the shelf at the required level,
ensuring that it has engaged in the
catches at the back.
^ Make sure that the shelf is on
straight.
Floating deli drawer
^ Pull the MasterFresh drawer out as
The drawer can be positioned to the far it will go.
right or left by sliding it to the required
position. To prevent children from hurting
themselves, there is a pin on the door
It can also be placed, together with its opening side which needs to be turned
holder, under a different shelf - or this to a horizontal position in order to
can be achieved by simply swapping remove the drawer.
the shelves over.
The floating drawer can be removed
completely for cleaning purposes:
^ To do this, pull the drawer out over
the drawer stops.
To replace it
^ Push the drawer straight into runners.
^ Use a screwdriver or similar to turn
the pin so that the slot in its head is
horizontal a.
^ Raise the snap fittings on both sides
b, and lift the MasterFresh drawer
up and out.
37Arranging the interior fittings
Adjusting the door
To avoid damaging the telescopic shelves/bottle shelf
runners, make sure that they are
pushed back into the appliance. The door shelves can be moved when
loading or unloading and for cleaning
The dividing panel in the MasterFresh or they can be removed completely.
drawer can be removed for cleaning.
^ Take the MasterFresh drawer out of
the appliance completely.
^ Pull the dividing panel in the
MasterFresh drawer up and out to
remove it.
^ After cleaning, slide the dividing
panel back into the drawer.
Please note: The MasterFresh zone
does not work as efficiently without
the dividing panel in place.
To replace the drawer
^ Hold the door shelf by its frame with
^ Pull the telescopic runners out as far both hands, raise it a little and then
as they will go. tip it forwards slightly.
^ Place the MasterFresh drawer on the ^ Slide the shelf in this angled position
runners so that it engages at the up or down in the side runners as
back and front. required, and then lower it into its
^ Turn the slot on the pin to its vertical new position.
position. ^ Make sure that the shelf is straight.
^ Push the MasterFresh drawer all the To remove the door shelf altogether,
way back into the appliance.
^ Slide it up the side runners to the
very top, then lift it out.
To replace the door shelf
^ Engage it in the runners at the top,
and lower to the position required.
38Arranging the interior fittings
For the purposes of loading and Small freezer basket
unloading or to clean, the containers
The small basket can be removed for
can be removed from their holders
cleaning.
completely.
^ Pull the small basket out as far it will
To remove the container in the top door
go.
shelf from its holder,
To prevent children from hurting
^ Undo the screws on the shelf and
themselves, there is a pin on the door
remove the cover.
opening side which needs to be turned
^ Unhinge the flap from its holder. to a horizontal position in order to
remove the basket.
^ Lift the container up and out.
To remove the shelf above the
MasterFresh drawer
^ Remove the trim at the back, push
back the glass shelf slightly, then lift
it carefully up and out.
^ Use a screwdriver or similar to turn
the pin so that the slot in the head is
horizontal a.
^ Raise the snap fittings on both sides
b, and lift the freezer basket up and
out.
To replace the small freezer basket
^ Pull the telescopic runners out as far
as they will go.
^ Place the freezer basket on the
runners so that it engages at the
back and front.
^ Turn the slot on the pin to its vertical
position.
^ Push the freezer basket back in.
39Arranging the interior fittings
Large freezer basket with To replace the dividing panel
dividing panel ^ Place the fittings in an upright
The large basket can be removed for position, and locate the dividing
cleaning. panel in the fittings so that you hear it
click into place.
^ Close the door to the refrigerator
section. ^ Replace the pegs in the fixings, and
use a screwdriver or similar to turn
^ Open the freezer drawer. the slots in the pegs into a vertical
^ Lift the large freezer basket up and position.
out to remove it.
The dividing panel in the large freezer To replace the freezer basket
basket can be removed for cleaning.
^ Position the basket by locating the
The dividing panel is held in place by pegs into their holes from above.
fittings in the freezer basket.
To loosen the fittings,
^ Use a screwdriver or similar to turn
the slots in the pegs to a horizontal
position a.
^ Remove the pegs from the fittings b.
^ Pull the dividing panel upwards to
remove it.
40Freezing and storing food
Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food
To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in
freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer section, check
quickly as possible, the maximum
– that the packaging is not damaged,
freezing capacity must not be
exceeded. The maximum freezing – the use-by date,
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour
– the temperature at which the frozen
period is given on the data plate:
food is being stored in the shop. The
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".
length of time it can be kept is
The maximum freezing capacity given reduced if it has been stored at a
on the data plate has been calculated temperature warmer than -18 °C.
according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan-
^ Buy frozen food once you have
dard.
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
Freezing fresh food cool bag or cool box to transport it.
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly ^ Store it in the freezer as soon as
as possible. This way the nutritional possible.
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired. Never re-freeze partially or fully
Food which takes a long time to freeze defrosted food. Consume defrosted
will lose more water from its cells, which food as soon as possible as it will
then shrink. lose its nutritional value and spoil if
During the defrosting process, only left for too long. Defrosted food may
some of this water is reabsorbed by the only be re-frozen after it has been
cells; the rest collects around the food. cooked.
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.
41Freezing and storing food
Home freezing – Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
freezing. Only season cooked food
good condition.
lightly before freezing, but care
should be taken as the taste of some
Hints on home freezing
spices alters when frozen.
– The following types of food are
– Do not place hot food or drinks in the
suitable for freezing:
freezer. This causes already frozen
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
food to thaw, and increases the energy
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
consumption considerably. Allow hot
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
food and drinks to cool down before
yolks, egg whites and a range of
placing them in the freezer.
pre-cooked meals.
– The following types of food are not Packing
suitable for freezing:
^ Freeze food in portions.
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
Unsuitable packing material
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
- wrapping paper
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
- grease-proof paper
pears.
- cellophane
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C, - bin bags
vegetables should be blanched after - plastic carrier bags
they have been trimmed and
washed. Suitable packing material
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of - plastic freezer film
water to the boil, immerse the - freezer bags
vegetables in the fast boiling water - aluminium foil
for 2-3 minutes, depending on - freezer containers
variety. Remove, and plunge into
^ Expel as much air as possible from
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain
bags etc. before sealing them, to
and pack ready for freezing.
prevent freezer-burn on food.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
^ Close the packaging tightly with
meat, and can be stored for
- rubber bands
considerably longer.
- plastic clips
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or - string or bag ties
rolled meat from freezing together in - freezer tape.
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film. 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.
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