[. . . ] Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk. Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements. technical safety This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant. [. . . ] Mainscontrolled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. On ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid. Getting to know your appliance Please fold out the illustrated last page. 1-4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 A B Controls Temperature controller Shelf in the refrigerator compartment Light (LED) Vegetable container Freezer drawer Freezer calendar Freezer shelf Height-adjustable feet Air outlet opening Egg rack Butter and cheese compartment Shelf for large bottles Active carbon filters Refrigerator compartment Freezer compartment 24 en Controls Fig. Temperature display freezer compartment The numbers correspond to the set freezer compartment temperatures in °C. “super” display (freezer compartment) Illuminates when super freezing is on. Selection button for freezer compartment The freezer compartment temperature can be selected from –24 °C to –16 °C. – Operating tips ■ 2 ■ 3 ■ 4 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. Higher settings lower the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. 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. Note Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. Storing frozen food To ensure good air circulation in the appliance, insert the frozen food container all the way. 27 en 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. – Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers. Unsuitable packaging: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags. [. . . ] Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance to prevent an increased power consumption. If available: Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy rating of the appliance (see Installation instructions). ■ ■ Light (LED) Your appliance features a maintenancefree LED light. These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only. [. . . ]