[. . . ] A CH 20 en enTable of ContentsenInstructinoforUse 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. technical safety This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant. [. . . ] – Temperature alarm The temperature alarm (beeping signal) switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm and the frozen food is at risk of thawing. The alarm may switch on without any risk to the frozen food: ■ when the appliance is switched on, ■ ■ ■ Setting the temperature Fig. 2 Freezer compartment The temperature can be set from -16 °C to -26 °C. Keep pressing temperature setting button 4 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set. We recommend a factory setting of 18 °C in the freezer compartment. When large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance, if the freezer compartment door is open too long. 2 Press the temperature setting button 4 to switch off the warning signal. 26 en Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fully utilising the freezer volume The maximum amount of food can be placed in the freezer by removing several fittings. Note To comply with the values indicated on the rating plate, the fitting at the very top should remain in the appliance. Note Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. Removing the fittings ■ Pull out the frozen food container all the way, lift at the front and remove. + ■ ■ If appliances feature an ice maker, the latter can be taken out. 6 27 en Freezing and storing food Purchasing frozen food ■ ■ ■ ■ 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. aubergines , peppers , zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment. Note when loading products ■ Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top compartment, where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. Do not cover the ventilation slots on the rear panel with frozen food. Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or in the frozen food container. Note Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen. [. . . ] Fault Freezer compartment door was open for a long time; temperature is no longer reached. Possible cause The evaporator (refrigeration generator) in the No Frost system is covered in thick ice and can no longer be defrosted fully automatically. Remedial action To defrost the evaporator, remove the frozen food with the compartments, insulate well and store in a cool location. The condensation begins to run into the evaporation pan, at the rear of the appliance. [. . . ]