The Correct Temperature; Setting The Temperature - Miele F 2462 SF Operating And Installation Instructions

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the ap-
pliance. Bacteria will cause food which
is not stored at the correct temperature
to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influ-
ences the growth rate of these bacteria.
Reducing the temperature reduces their
growth rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
0°F (-18°C) is required. At this tempera-
ture the growth of bacteria is generally
halted. As soon as the temperature
rises above 14°F (-10°C), the bacteria
become active in the food again so 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 (boiled
or roasted), as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
bacteria.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
- the more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept open
- the more food that is stored in it
- the warmer the food is that is being
put into it
- the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration appli-
ance is. The refrigeration appliance is
designed for use within a specific cli-
mate class (room temperature range).
Do not use in a climate class for
which it is not designed.

The correct temperature

Setting the temperature

 Touch the  sensor control to set the
temperature.
The previously set temperature will ap-
pear.
 Use the  and  sensor controls to
set the temperature. Keeping your fin-
ger on the sensor control changes
the temperature continuously.
 Confirm the temperature setting with
OK or wait approx. 8 seconds after
the last touch of the sensor. This tem-
perature will be automatically
adopted.
Tip: The new temperature setting can
also be confirmed and adopted by clos-
ing the appliance door.
The temperature display always shows
the required temperature.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approximately 6 hours if the
appliance is not very full and for ap-
proximately 24 hours if the appliance
is full before checking the temperature
display. It will take this long for an accu-
rate reading to be given.
 If, after this time, the temperature is
still too high or too low, adjust it
again.
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