The Correct Temperature; In The Refrigerator Section; In The Freezer Compartment - Miele K 32222 i Operating And Installation Instructions

The correct temperature

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the ap-
pliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Tem-
perature influences the growth rate of
these micro-organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance. The appli-
ance is designed for use within spe-
cific ambient temperatures (climate
range). Do not use in ambient tem-
peratures for which it is not designed.
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. . . in the refrigerator section

We recommend a temperature of 4 °C
in the refrigerator section.

. . . in the freezer compartment

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 gener-
ally halted. As soon as the temperature
rises above -10 °C, the micro-organ-
isms become active in the food again
so that it cannot be kept as long. For
this reason, partially defrosted or fully
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.