User manual BOSCH KGN39VL30G

[. . . ] KGH. . en Instruction for Use en Table of Contents Safety and warning information . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching off and disconnecting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 12 12 12 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. [. . . ] If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised. 8 en 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, ■ ■ Alarm function In the following cases an alarm may be actuated: Door alarm The door alarm switches on if the refrigerator compartment door is left open for longer than one minute. Close the door to switch off the warning signal. Temperature alarm The temperature alarm switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm and the frozen food is at risk of thawing. The temperature display for the freezer compartment 2 or the super display 3 flash. It can only be refrozen when it has been used to prepare a ready meal (boiled or fried). In addition, flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts will not become discoloured. Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel. Packaging must not be damaged. If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment. 10 en When loading products Freeze large quantities of food preferably in the very top compartment where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or in the frozen food container. Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen. If required, move the frozen food to the frozen food container. ■ The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise. Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers. 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 Depends on the type of food. At a temperature of -18 °C: ■ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: ■ Thawing frozen food Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options: ■ ■ ■ ■ at room temperature in the refrigerator in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air in the microwave up to 6 months Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months ■ ã=Caution Do not refreeze food which is beginning to thaw or which has already thawed. It can only be refrozen when it has been used to prepare a ready meal (boiled or fried). storage period. Super freezing Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour. To prevent an undesirable temperature rise when placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on super freezing several hours beforehand. [. . . ] 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! [. . . ]