[. . . ] 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 Fire hazard The tubes of the refrigeration circuit convey a small quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant (R600a). [. . . ] When the freezer compartment has reached the set temperature, the temperature display 4 is lit. After the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperature has been reached. The fully automatic NoFrost 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. Keep pressing temperature setting button 3 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set. A warning signal is switched on if the appliance door is left open for a while. 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 " 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. Pull out the frozen food container all the way, lift at the front and remove. Pull freezer compartment flap forwards and remove from the holder, 4. Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. The maximum amount of food can be placed in the freezer by removing all fittings. The food can be stacked directly on the shelves and in the bottom of the freezer compartment. 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. Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene (PE) can be sealed with a film heat sealer. Shelf life of frozen food Storage duration depends on the type of food. at a temperature of -18 °C: Fish , sausage , ready meals and cakes And pastries: up to 6 months Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers. [. . . ] Containers or storage areas wobble or stick Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required. 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!In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes. [. . . ]