KUPPERSBUSCH IKE309-52T
Owner's Manual

HINTS
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints: Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most. Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided. Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator. � will find sketches of various animals and food types together with the recommended storage time (in months) from the time of freezing; do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may burst.

Use of the freezer compartment
The freezer is provided with the symbol which means that it is suitable for freezing fresh food and for long term storage of frozen and deep-frozen food.

Temperature regulation
The temperature of this compartment may be regulated by rotating the knob (B), and may vary between more or less -15°C and -24°C. When the knob is rotated, the display flashes and indicates the set temperature. After having set the desired temperature, if the knob is not rotated within 5 seconds, the temperature of the freezer compartment will be indicated. The temperature is automatically regulated and can be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward G settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob towards G settings. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the freezer depends on: � � � � room temperature; how often the door is opened; the quantity of food stored; location of appliance.

necessary) until the corresponding icon appears After a pre-cooling period of 24 hours, place the foods in the freezer. The freezing process takes 24 hours. During this period do not put other foods in the freezer. This function stops automatically after 54 hours. The function can be de-activated at any time by pressing key E (see paragraph "Activation of Functions").

Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: � make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer; � be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; � not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. � � Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Ice packs
There are two ice packs in one drawer of the freezer. In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice pack will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to become too warm by several hours. The ice pack can only fulfil this task optimally if it is placed in the uppermost drawer, at the front, above the frozen food.You can use the ice pack for cooling cold bags.

Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: � � the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate; the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period; only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs; prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required; wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight; do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter; lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food; water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time; on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you

Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 12 hours on the fast freeze setting. To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from appliance and place food on cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated on the side of the upper section (where applicable).

We suggest setting the knob to the middle position to obtain an internal temperature of approximately -18°C, which guarantees proper freezing and conservation of the frozen foods.

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Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen and deep-frezen food, and for freezing fresh food. The maximum quantity of foods to freeze in 24 hours is shown on the serial number plate. To freeze the amount of food indicated on the serial number plate, place the food directly in touch with the cooling surface (remove the drawer or basket). In case the food is frozen inside the drawers or baskets, the maximum quantity is slightly reduced. Place the food to be frozen in the upper part of the freezer, as this is the coldest point. To freeze fresh foods, you will need to activate the rapid freezing function. Press key E (several times if

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Important In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under �rising time�, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling).

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