Miele FN 11827 S User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free freezer
FN 11827 S
FN 12827 S
FN 12827 S edt/cs
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. M.-Nr. 09 171 760
en-AU

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................5
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
How to save energy ...............................................11
Switching on and off ..............................................12
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................12
The correct temperature ...........................................13
Setting the temperature .............................................13
Temperature display ...............................................14
Alarm...........................................................15
Activating the alarm system..........................................15
Switching the alarm off early .........................................15
SuperFreeze .....................................................16
Freezing and storing food..........................................17
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................17
Freezing fresh food ................................................17
Isolation plate.....................................................17
Important......................................................17
Storing frozen food ................................................18
Home freezing ....................................................19
Hints on home freezing...........................................19
Packing .......................................................19
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................20
Placing food in the freezer ........................................20
Freezing large items ...............................................20
Defrosting .......................................................20
Ice cubes ........................................................21
Cooling drinks ....................................................21
Freezer tray ......................................................21
Cool pack........................................................22
Automatic defrost ................................................23
Cleaning and care ................................................24
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................24
Cleaning the door and side panels ....................................25
Ventilation gaps ...................................................25
Door seal ........................................................25
Rear of appliance - metal grille .......................................26
Contents
2

Problem solving guide ............................................27
Noises ..........................................................29
After Sales ......................................................30
Electrical connection..............................................31
Electrical connection ...............................................31
Installation ......................................................32
Location .........................................................32
Climate range ..................................................32
Ventilation .......................................................33
Installation .......................................................33
Aligning the appliance..............................................33
Supporting the appliance door .......................................33
Appliance dimensions ..............................................34
Installing in a side-by-side combination ..............................35
Installation .......................................................35
Sliding the two appliances into position ..............................35
Joining the two appliances together ...................................36
Changing the door hinging .........................................41
Aligning the appliance door ........................................46
Building in the appliance ..........................................47
Contents
3

aOn/Off button
bTemperature selector button
cTemperature display
aFrost free system
bShallow freezer drawer
cFreezer drawers
dSuperFreeze button and indicator
light
eAlarm off button and
indicator light
Guide to the appliance
4

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance or the machine to prevent
misuse. 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 out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
5

This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
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 notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~This appliance is intended for
domestic use only, to store deep frozen
food, freeze fresh food, and to make
ice.
This appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~Older children may only use the
appliance when its operation has been
clearly explained to them and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of misuse.
~Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Keep children away from the
appliance at all times to avoid the risk
of injury, e.g. as a result of hanging
from the door.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance is dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
~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, but 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. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid open flames and anything
which creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance
is located for several minutes and
- contact Miele 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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and rated load)
match the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
7

~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the warranty will be
invalidated.
~This appliance must not be installed
and operated in mobile installations
(e.g. on a ship).
~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it has been switched off at the socket
and the plug has been withdrawn, or
–the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit has been withdrawn,
or
–the mains fuse has been
disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse has been
removed (in countries where this is
applicable).
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all
times. Any damage which may be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the warranty.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Correct use
~Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. 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 frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
~Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
~Observe the "use by" dates 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 food
manufacturers' packaging on storage
conditions required, as well as the “use
by” date.
~Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
~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.
Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance.
~When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour, otherwise they
could burst, resulting in injury or
damage.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice
trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.
~Do not block the ventilation gaps in
the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your 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,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
~Do not 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.
~Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
~Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
The following applies to stainless
steel appliances:
~Do not place sticky notes, adhesive
tape, masking tape or any other
adhesive agent on the treated surface
of the door.
The coating will become damaged and
lose its protective properties against
soiling.
~The high quality treated surface of
the door is susceptible to scratching.
Even fridge magnets can cause
scratching.
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.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption
Installation In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20 °C.
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
Do not cover the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet and keep free
of dust.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).
Storage section 8 to 12 °C On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer than
16 °C.
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use Do not change the arrangement of
the drawers and shelves.
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time as
possible.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an organised
way, searching for an item will mean
the door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run for
a long time, as the appliance will
have to work harder to lower the
temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance to allow
air to circulate.
Defrosting (not
applicable for Frost
Free models with
Automatic Defrost)
Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has
built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
How to save energy
11

Before using for the first time
Protective foil
On stainless steel appliances, the
stainless steel door and possibly the
sides are covered in a protective foil.
^Remove the protective foil only after
the appliance has been installed in
its intended location.
Cleaning
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and then dry with a soft cloth.
Switching on
^Press the On/Off button.
The temperature display and the alarm
indicator light will flash until the freezer
has cooled down to the correct
temperature for freezing.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer
or, to save space, in the shallow freezer
drawer. The cool pack will be at its
most effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^Press the On/Off button until the
temperature display goes out.
All the displays will go out and the
cooling system will switch off.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^switch the appliance off,
^switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable,
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut,
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Switching on and off
12

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
–if too much food is stored in it at
once,
–if too much fresh food is being frozen
at once,
–the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Setting the temperature
^Press the temperature button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the temperature you want lights up in
the display.
The temperature value will change up
until the setting for -32 °C is reached. It
will then drop back to the -15 °C
setting.
The temperature can be set slightly
colder within the displayed temperature
range (e.g. between -15°C and -18 °C).
^Press the temperature button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
-15 °C lights up in the display.
^Press the button for approx. another
5 seconds to set the temperature.
The colder temperature setting within
the small temperature range is now set.
However, this is not visible in the
temperature display.
The correct temperature
13

Temperature display
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.
The temperature can be adjusted from:
-15 °C to -32 °C
The temperature display will flash if
–the temperature in the appliance is
not within the possible temperature
range,
–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 section remains above -18 °C
for a long time, check that the frozen
food has not started to defrost. If it has
started thawing, check that the food is
safe to use and if it is, use it as quickly
as possible.
The correct temperature
14

Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed. An alarm will sound, and the
temperature display and the alarm
indicator light will flash if the
temperature becomes too warm.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
For example, the alarm may sound and
the alarm indicator light may flash,
–if you freeze a large amount of food
at once without having switched on
the SuperFreeze function
beforehand.
Depending on the temperature in the
freezer, you should check the condition
of the food. If food has defrosted or
started to defrost, check that it is still
safe to use, and if so, use it as quickly
as possible. Defrosted food may only
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching the alarm off early
The alarm will stop and the indicator
light will go out when the temperature
reaches the correct level again.
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 indicator light will stay on until
the correct temperature has been
reached. The alarm system is then
ready should it be needed again.
Alarm
15

Switch the SuperFreeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
SuperFreeze is not necessary:
–when putting in food that is already
frozen.
–when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
daily.
Switching on SuperFreeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the SuperFreeze function
should be switched on 6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food, the
SuperFreeze function should be
switched on 24 hours beforehand.
^Press the SuperFreeze button. The
SuperFreeze indicator light will come
on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the appliance.
Switching off SuperFreeze
The SuperFreeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 65 hours.
The indicator light will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
To save energy, the SupeFreeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18°C or
colder has been reached in the freezer.
You should also check the temperature
inside the appliance from time to time.
^Press the SuperFreeze button. The
SuperFreeze indicator light will go
out, and the appliance will continue
to operate at normal power.
SuperFreeze
16

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 freezing capacity given
on the data plate has been calculated
according to the DIN EN ISO 15502
Standard.
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible so that 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.
This means that a greater moisture loss
in food occurs. This can be seen in the
water that collects around the food
when defrosting.
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.
Using the isolator plate
(depending on model)
In order to save energy, the appliance
has an isolator plate which enables
freezer drawers that aren't being used
to be "switched off". Use the isolator
plate if you are storing only a small
amount of food.
Important!
–You need to have at least three
freezer drawers in place, plus the
freezer tray, in order to operate the
freezer.
If you wish, you can "switch off"
(isolate) the other drawers, however
no fewer than the bottom two.
– The remaining drawers for freezing
must be at the top.
– The isolation plate must be fitted
underneath the last drawer, in which
food is to be stored.
–The fewer the number of drawers
being used, the less energy will be
consumed. Using the isolation plate
will significantly reduce energy
consumption.
Freezing and storing food
17

Do not store food in the "switched
off" drawers as large fluctuations
may occur in these drawers, thus
causing food to spoil.
Example
You need only three freezer drawers,
plus the freezer tray, to store food.
^Place food in the top three drawers.
All other drawers remain empty.
^Pull out the fourth freezer drawer from
the top and store it outside the
freezer.
^Slide the isolation plate (print facing
upwards) under the third drawer
from the top.
The remaining drawers are now
"switched off" (isolated).
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.
^Place it in the freezer as soon as
possible.
Do not refreeze defrosted or partially
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be refrozen after it has been
cooked.
Freezing and storing food
18

Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Tips on home freezing
–The following types of food are
suitable for 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 food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed. To blanch: bring a large
saucepan of water to the boil,
immerse the vegetables in the fast
boiling water for2–3minutes,
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 food or drinks in the
freezer. This causes already frozen
food to thaw, and increases the
energy consumption considerably.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer.
Packing
^Freeze food in portions.
Unsuitable packing material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
- bin bags
- plastic carrier bags
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- aluminium foil
- freezer containers
^Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them to
prevent freezer-burn on food.
^Close the packaging tightly with
- rubber bands
- plastic clips
- string or bag ties
- freezer tape.
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
^Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Freezing and storing food
19

Before placing food in the freezer
^When freezing more than 2 kg of
fresh food, switch on the
SuperFreeze function for some time
before placing the food in the freezer
(see "SuperFreeze").
This also helps to prevent food that is
already in the freezer from starting to
defrost.
Placing food in the freezer
The following maximum load
capacities need to be adhered to:
– Top freezer drawer = 15 kg
– All other freezer drawers = 25 kg
– Glass plate = 35 kg
Make sure that food already frozen
does not come into contact with
fresh food being frozen as this could
cause the frozen food to begin to
defrost.
^Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
–Freezing small items
Place small items in the bottom freezer
drawers.
^Place the food flat at the bottom of
the drawers so that it freezes through
to the core as quickly as possible.
When removing freezer drawers,
please note:
The lowest freezer drawer must
always remain in the appliance.
Place the food on the glass plate so
that the ventilation slits in the back
wall of the appliance are not
blocked. They are important for
trouble-free operation of the
appliance and maintaining normal
energy consumption.
–Freezing the maximum quantity of
food (see data plate)
^Take out the freezer drawers.
^Place the food flat on the lower glass
plates so that it freezes through to the
core as quickly as possible.
– Freezing 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. To do this:
Remove the freezer drawers and
carefully lift and slide out the glass cold
plates.
Freezing and storing food
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