User manual BOSCH GSV16VW20G INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

[. . . ] GSD. . en Operating instructions s BOSCH 2-6 4-8 6-12 2-6 4-8 6-12 2-6 4-8 6-12 9000 404 401 (8910) enĄIndex ą 3 3 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 Freezing and storing food . . en Information concerning Safety and warning disposal information x Disposal of packaging The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentallyĆfriendly manner. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal. Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully. [. . . ] 5 WarningĆsignal OFF button not all models The warning signal is emitted at the same time as the red warning light switches ON. The warning signal stops when the red warning light goes out or when the warningĆsignal OFF button is pressed. Before reading the instructions, please fold out the back pages. 4 1Ć5 Control panel 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ventilation grille Worktop Freezer shelf Freezer drawer Threaded feet Condensation outlet Temperature display in the freezer door∗ ∗ not all models 7 en Note ambient temperature and ventilation The climatic class can be found on the rating plate. It specifies the ambient temperatures at which the appliance may be operated. The rating plate can be found inside the appliance at the bottom leftĆhand side. Climatic category SN N ST T Permitted ambient temperature +10 °C to 32 °C +16 °C to 32 °C +16 °C to 38 °C +16 °C to 43 °C Switching on the appliance Press the main switch on Fig 5/2: the green and red indicator lamps light up. You will hear a warning signal (some models only). Switching off the warning signal (not all models). So that the signal can continue to warn of a malfunction, press the warning off button again after the red indicator lamp goes out. Selecting the temperature Set the temperature selector on Fig 5/1 to a number. On appliances with temperature display you must set the temperature selector so that its pointer remains within the black zone over the long term Fig. This warm air must be allowed to freely escape, otherwise the refrigerating machine must perform more. 0 (not all models) To avoid the quality of the frozen food being diminished, it is important that the allowable storage duration is not exceeded. The values next to the symbols represent the permissible storage duration for the respective frozen food in months. In the case of ovenĆready frozen meals which are available in stores, the production date or the Best Before" date should be observed. Freezing and storing food Purchasing deepĆfrozen food S Check that the packaging is not damaged. S The temperature of the supermarket freezer should be -18 °C or lower. S If possible, transport deepĆfrozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment. Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Storing frozen food S To ensure good air circulation in the appliance, insert the freezer drawers all the way. S If a large quantity of food is to be placed in the freezer compartment, the food can be stacked directly on the wire shelves in the two middle compartments. To do this, pull out the freezer drawers all the way, lift at the front and remove Fig. q. Freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment S For storing frozen food S Making ice cubes S For freezing food Ensure that the freezerĆcompartment door is always closed!Also: energy will be wasted due to high power consumption! 10 en Freezing fresh food Freezing food yourself If you are freezing food yourself, use only fresh, undamaged food. The following foods are suitable for freezing: Meat and sausage products, poultry and game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fruit, cakes and pastries, pizza, ready meals, leftovers, egg yolk and eggĆwhite. The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Eggs in shells, soured cream and mayonnaise, green salads, radishes and onions. Blanching vegetables and fruit To retain colour, flavour, aroma and vitamin C, vegetables and fruits should be blanched prior to freezing. [. . . ] The stainless steel surface should be cleaned in the direction of the grain. Clean the door seal with water only and dry thoroughly. No water should be allowed into the control panel during cleaning. 14 en How to save energy Operating noises S Install the appliance in a dry, well venĆ Normal noises tilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (e. g. If required, use an Bubbling, gurgling or whirring noises insulating plate. S Do not block the ventilation openings Clicking - motor is switching on or off. [. . . ]