User manual BOSCH GWS 26-230 BV

[. . . ] Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal. 3 en S Only customer service may change the power cord and carry out any other repairs. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk. S People who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions. S Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. S Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. [. . . ] Temperature display The numbers correspond to the set freezer compartment temperatures in °C. 4 alarm" button Used to switch off the warning signal (see chapter entitled Warning signal". ) 5 Super button Switches super freezing on and off. Note ambient temperature and ventilation The climatic class can be found on the rating plate. It specifies the ambient temperatures at which the appliance may be operated. The rating plate can be found inside the appliance at the bottom left hand side. Climatic category SN N ST T Permitted ambient temperature +10 °C to 32 °C +16 °C to 32 °C +16 °C to 38 °C +16 °C to 43 °C 3 Ventilation Fig. This warm air must be allowed to freely escape, otherwise the refrigerating machine must perform more. Hence, the air inlet and outlet apertures should never be covered or blocked off! 6 en Switching on the appliance Fig. The temperature display 3 flashes and the alarm button display 4 is lit up, until the appliance has reached the set temperature. Selecting the temperature Fig. 2 The freezer compartment temperature can be adjusted from -16 ° to -32 °C. Keep pressing temperature setting button 2 until the required setting is lit on the temperature display. We recommend a setting of -18 °C in the freezer compartment. Operating tips S When the freezer compartment has reached its operating temperature, the temperature display 3 is lit continuously. Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers. Shelf life of frozen food Depends on the type of food. At a temperature setting of -18 °C: S Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: up to 6 months S Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months S Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months Max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate. How to wrap food correctly: 1. The following products are suitable for wrapping food: Plastic film, polyethylene blown film, aluminium foil and freezer tins. The following products are not suitable for wrapping food: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, refuse bags and used shopping bags. The following products are suitable for sealing the wrapped food: Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold resistant adhesive tape or similar. Bags and polyethylene blown film can be sealed with a film sealer. Super freezing Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen with a blunt implement only (spoon handle). To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water. 11 en Switching off the appliance Press button Fig. The cooling process and the lighting are thereby switched off. Cleaning the appliance Attention! [. . . ] When the fault has been eliminated, the indicator light goes out shortly afterwards. To switch off the warning signal, press the Alarm button. 2/4 flashes, acoustic warning signal sounds. Possible cause Fault the freezer compartment is too warm!When the fault has been eliminated, the indicator light goes out shortly afterwards. Remedial action To stop the flashing display and the warning signal, press the Alarm button 4. freezing capacity. If taste, odour and appearance have not changed, the food can be boiled or fried and then refrozen. [. . . ]