User manual BOSCH KGN34VW20G

[. . . ] KGN. . en Instruction for Use en Table of Contents Safety and warning information . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 18 en enTable of ContentsenInstucr oit nforUse Safety and warning information Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully!They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance. The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. [. . . ] The factory has recommended the following temperatures: ■ ■ Setting the temperature Refrigerator compartment Turn temperature controller, Fig. Higher settings lower the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. 4–5) only temporarily if: ■ the ambient temperature is high, ■ ■ Refrigerator compartment: +4 °C Freezer compartment: –18 °C Operating tips ■ When the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperatures have been reached. The fully automatic No Frost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised. door is opened frequently, large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment. ■ Freezer compartment The temperature can be set from -16 °C to -24 °C. Keep pressing temperature setting button 2 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set. The set temperature is indicated on display 3. ■ ■ Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. 9 9 en Fully utilising the freezer volume To place the maximum amount of food in the freezer, all frozen food containers, except the bottom one, can be taken out of the appliance. Removing the fittings To remove a frozen food container, pull out all the way, lift at the front and remove. Suitable packaging: Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers. Unsuitable packaging: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags. Items suitable for sealing packaged food: Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, coldresistant adhesive tape, etc. Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer. Storing frozen food To ensure good air circulation in the appliance, insert the frozen food container all the way. Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. ■ The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts. 11 en Shelf life of frozen food Storage duration depends on the type of food. At a temperature of -18 °C: ■ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: up to 6 months ■ Switching on and off Fig. 2½ days. ■ Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months Thawing frozen food Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options: ■ ■ ■ ■ Super freezing Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour. Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on super freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise. This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature. freezing capacity is to be used, super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment. Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg) can be frozen without “super freezing”. Note When super freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur. at room temperature in the refrigerator in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air in the microwave ã=Caution Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. [. . . ] The appliance is not free-standing Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances. Containers or storage areas wobble or stick Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required. Bottles or receptacles are touching each other Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other. ■ 15 en Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service: Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information. Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee! [. . . ]