[. . . ] X Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish!This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment Ć WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal. [. . . ] If the temperature indicator is in the dashĆlined area for a prolonged period, e. During a power failure, check whether the frozen food is beginning to thaw. Do not refreeze food which is beginning to thaw or which has already thawed. Setting the temperature Set the temperature with the temperature selector Fig. If your appliance features a temperature display, adjust the temperature selector until the temperature indicator is in the black area Fig. Tips S If the door cannot be opened immediately after closing the freezer compartment, please wait 2-3 minutes until the partial vacuum has equalised. S The refrigeration system may cause parts of the freezer shelves to become quickly covered in hoarfrost. This will NOT affect the function or power consumption of the appliance. The appliance does not require defrosting until the entire surface of the freezer shelf is covered in more than 5 mm of hoarfrost or ice. 4 The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period in months of the produce. 6 Fill the iceĆcube tray ¾ full of water and place in the bottom of the freezer compartment. If the iceĆcube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, dislodge with a blunt implement only (spoon handle). To loosen the ice cubes, hold the tray briefly under running water or twist the tray slightly. If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice blocks can be used to slow down the thawing process. The longest storage time is obtained by placing the ice block directly on the food in the top compartment. The temperature in the supermarket freezer should be -18 ºC or lower. Transport the frozen food in an insulating bag, where possible and put it quickly into the freezer compartment. 5/B The freezer tray is suitable for storing the ice block and for freezing individual berries, fruit, herbs and vegetables. Remove the ice block, distribute the produce uniformly on the freezer tray and leave to freeze for approx. To defrost the produce, spread out the individual items of food outside the appliance. 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 and on the floor of the freezer compartment. [. . . ] 24 en Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information. A technician who is called out for consultation purposes will charge the customer, even if the appliance is still under guarantee. The freezer compartment is too warm because: S The door was opened frequently or large quantities of fresh food were frozen. When these faults have been rectified, the temperature warning light goes out. [. . . ]