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Freezing and storing
of food. The numbers next to the symbols
indicate the permissible storage time in
months. In the case of frozen goods
purchased from a shop, observe the
production date or ‘Best before …’ date.
* Freezer tray
Fig.
7
The freezer tray is suitable for storing ice
cube trays and for freezing individual berries,
pieces of fruit, herbs and vegetables.
To freeze individual items of food, distribute
the produce uniformly on the freezer tray
and leave to freeze for approx. 10–12 hours.
Then transfer the produce into freezer bags
or containers.
To thaw, spread out the individual items of
food.
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the nature of the food and
the preparation or cooking method you are
going to employ, you may choose one of
the following thawing methods:
at room temperature,
in the refrigerator,
in an electric oven,
fan-assisted or not,
in the microwave oven.
Food that has been partially or completely
defrosted can be refrozen provided that
these items are stored at temperatures
below +3 °C and for no longer than one day
where meat and fish is involved, or no longer
than 3 days for other items.
Otherwise, provided that taste, smell and
appearance remain unchanged, you can
boil, fry or process the food further into
a ready-made dish and then refreeze.
Observe that in this case the admissible
shelf-life will be shorter than normal.
Making ice-cubes
Fill the ice-cube tray three-quarters full with
water and place it in the freezer.
Twist the tray slightly to remove the ice-cubes
(Fig. 8).
Cleaning
Before cleaning, you should always
unplug the appliance and/or switch off
or disengage the household fuse.
Do not use a steam cleaner. The hot
steam could damage the surface of the
appliance or the electrical components
– electric shock hazard!
Ensure that cleaning water does not get
into the control panel or any of the lights.
Lukewarm water with a little mildly
disinfectant detergent such as washing-up
liquid is ideal for cleaning the entire
appliance, except the door seal. Never use
cleaning agents containing abrasives, acids,
chemical solvents or polishers.
Simply clean the door seal with clear water
and dry thoroughly afterwards.
If possible, the heat exchanger (black grid)
at the back of the appliance should be
cleaned with a brush or vacuum cleaner
every two years. This will maintain the full
efficiency of the appliance and helps to save
electricity.
* not on all models
l Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with
adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not
exposed to direct sunlight and never put it
near a direct source of heat (radiator, etc.).
l Never block any vents or grilles on the
appliance.
l Allow warm food to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
l Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw.
You can then use the low temperatures
of the frozen products to cool food in the
refrigerator.
l Do not keep the door of the appliance
open for too long when loading or taking
out food.
The shorter the time that the door is
opened, the less ice will form on the
freezer grids.
l Clean the heat exchanger (black grid) at
the back of the appliance every two years.
Power saving tips Information about
operating noises
Operating noises
In order to maintain the pre-set temperature
at a constant level, the appliance compressor
switches on from time to time.
The noises that can be heard while it is
running are perfectly normal.
The noise reduces automatically when the
appliance reaches its operating temperature.
The humming noise is emitted by the motor
(compressor). When the motor switches ON,
the noise may briefly increase in volume.
The bubbling, gurgling or whirring noise is
emitted by the refrigerant as it flows through
the pipes.
The clicking noise can always be heard
when the thermostat switches ON/OFF the
motor.
Cracking sounds may occur if ...
- the automatic defrosting is operating.
- the appliance is cooling down or
warming up (material expansion).
A multi-zone or No-Frost appliance may
cause a low hissing noise emitted by the
air flow inside the appliance.
If these noises are excessively loud, the
causes are probably not serious and are
usually very easy to eliminate.
The appliance is not level
Please level the appliance with the aid of
a spirit level. Use the height-adjustable feet
or place packing under the feet.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away from
kitchen units or other appliances.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are loose or
stick
Please check the detachable components
and, if required, refit them.
Bottles and/or receptacles are touching
each other
Please move bottles and/or receptacles
away from each other.
