User manual BOSCH KIR18V20GB

[. . . ] Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal. 3 en S Only customer service may change the power cord and carry out any other repairs. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk. S People who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions. S Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. S Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. [. . . ] The appliance has been interference-suppressed in compliance with EU Directive 2004/108/EC. This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335/2/24). 4 en Installing the appliance Getting to know Install the appliance in a dry, well your appliance ventilated room. The installation location should neither be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source, e. g. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source: 3 cm to electric or gas cookers. 30 cm to an oil or solid fuel cooker. Please fold out the illustrated last page. 1 1 Light switch 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B Temperature selector/Interior light Shelf in the refrigerator compartment Vegetable container Freezer drawer Egg rack Butter and cheese compartment Shelf for tubes and small tins Shelf for large bottles Refrigerator compartment (+3 ºC to +8 ºC) Freezer compartment (-18 ºC and colder) Connecting the appliance After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance starts up. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system. Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior (see Cleaning). Connect the appliance to 220-240 V/ 50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket. If the appliance is to be operated in a non European country, check on the rating plate whether the indicated voltage and current type correspond to the values of your mains supply. The rating plate is situated in the bottom left hand side of the appliance. 4. Correct setting Temperature too high, reduce temperature. 8 en Freezing food Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible. To retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour, do not exceed max. freezing capacity is reduced slightly. Storage duration of the frozen food at medium setting fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries cheese, poultry, meat vegetables, fruit up to 6 months up to 8 months up to 12 months Freezing capacity Information about the max. Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. To retain the flavour and prevent the food from drying out, pack airtight. Defrosting frozen produce Depending on the type of food and intended use, frozen produce can be defrosted: S At room temperature, S In a refrigerator, S In an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot air, S In a microwave Note Do NOT refreeze food which is beginning to defrost or which has already defrosted. Only food which is subsequently prepared (cooked or fried) may be refrozen. storage period. How to wrap food correctly: The following products are suitable for wrapping food: plastic film, polyethylene blown film, aluminium foil and freezer tins. The following products are not suitable for wrapping food: wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, refuse bags and used shopping bags. The following products are suitable for sealing the wrapped food: rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold resistant adhesive tape or similar. Bags and polyethylene blown film can be sealed with a film sealer. 9 en Interior fittings You can vary the shelves inside the refrigerator compartment and the door shelves as and when required: Pull the shelf forwards, lower and swing out to the side. q The condensation runs down the conden sation channels to the refrigerating unit where it evaporates. Freezer compartment S In a cool place, store bowls of frozen food up to the middle with the food. [. . . ] The appliance is not free standing Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances. Drawers or storage areas wobble or stick Please check the removable parts and, if required, reinsert them. Bottles or receptacles are touching each other Please move bottles or receptacles away from each other. 12 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! Fault Interior light does not function. Possible cause The bulb is defective. Remedial action Replace bulb Fig. [. . . ]