[. . . ] 23 en enTable of ContentsenI struction for Use 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 The appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant R600a. [. . . ] If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised. When the freezer compartment has reached the set temperature, the temperature display 4 is lit. " Freezer The temperature can be set from -16 °C to -26 °C. Keep pressing temperature setting button 3 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set. " Door alarm The door alarm (continuous sound) switches on if the appliance door is open for longer than one minute. " The power failure alarm switches on if the freezer or refrigerator compartment is too warm due to a power failure and the food is at risk of thawing. The alarm button 5 is lit and “PI” appears on the temperature display 4. Thaw alarm When the alarm button 5 is pressed, the temperature display indicates for five seconds the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. The display 4 indicates the set freezer compartment temperature without flashing. henceforth the “warmest temperature” will be redefined and saved. Temperature alarm The temperature alarm 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, ■ when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance, ■ if the freezer compartment door is open too long. 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 the frozen food containers. Note Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen. To ensure air circulation in the appliance, insert frozen food container all the way. – ■ 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. 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. 33 en 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. [. . . ] 38 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!Possible cause Remedial action In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes. If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value. [. . . ]