User manual SIEMENS KIV32TI1GB

[. . . ] Leaking refrigerant can form a flam mable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. 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 electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. ! Warning Redundant appliances: 1. [. . . ] Interior light is switched on when the door is open. Selecting the temperature We recommend storing perishable foods at a temperature not warmer than +4 ºC. When the controller is at a medium setting, the temperature drops to approx. A higher setting lowers the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. We recommend: S for short term storage of food: low controller setting (energy saving mode) S for long term storage of food: medium controller setting S set a high controller setting only temporarily if: door is opened frequently, large amounts of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment. If the ambient temperature drops below the permitted temperature limit, the freezer compartment may become too warm. Appliances which feature an ambient temperature switch can run at an ambient temperature of +16 °C to +10 °C when this switch is on. The light inside the appliance continues glowing at a reduced luminosity. If the ambient temperature rises above +16 °C, switch off the switch again. 6 en Refrigerating capacity The temperature in the refrigerator compartment may rise temporarily if large amounts of food or a lot of drinks are placed in the refrigerator compartment. Therefore the temperature controller should be set to a high setting for approx. 7 hours. Storing of food Take note of the cold zones in the refrigerating zone! Due to the air circulation in the refrigerating zone, zones with different temperatures are produced: S Coldest zones is between the arrow stamped on the side and the glass shelf situated below, Fig. When serving, the cheese keeps it aroma and the butter remains spreadable. Operating tips The refrigerator compartment temperature drops temporarily: S by freezing large quantities of fresh food in the freezer compartment. The refrigerator compartment temperature rises: S if the appliance door is opened frequently, S if large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment, S if the ambient temperature is high. When storing the food, note that food is well wrapped or covered over. Apart from which, the transfer of taste and dying of plastic parts is avoided. Note: If required, you can vary the shelves inside the appliance: pull the shelf forwards, lower and swivel out to the side. 4 7 en We recommend that you arrange the food inside the refrigerator as follows: S on the shelves in the main refrigerator section (from the top down): bakery products, ready to eat items, dairy products, meat and salami S in the vegetable containers: vegetables, lettuce, fruit S in the door racks (from the top down): butter, cheese, eggs, tubes, small bottles, large bottles, milk and fruit juice cartons. S in the freezer compartment: deep frozen goods, ice cubes, ice cream Freezing and storing frozen food Purchasing deep frozen food Packaging must not be damaged. If possible, transport deep frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment. Storing frozen food Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. 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. Pull out the freezer drawers all the way, lift at the front and remove. 7. 8 en Freezing food Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible. To retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour, do not exceed max. freezing capacity is reduced slightly. Storage duration of the frozen food at medium setting fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries cheese, poultry, meat vegetables, fruit up to 6 months up to 8 months up to 12 months Freezing capacity Information about the max. S Pull out the mains plug or remove the fuse. Thawing and cleaning the appliance Freezer compartment S Store the freezer drawers (except the middle one) and the food in a cool location. [. . . ] DO NOT attempt to repair the appliance, in particular the electrical components!Service, Spares & Accessories Nationwide Telephone number: 0844 892 8920 e mail: mks spares@bshg. com 13 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B A 9 E - Nr FD - Nr 0 YOUR TECNIK GUARANTEE (READ CAREFULLY) This Tecnik appliance is guaranteed for 24 months from the date of purchase. The guarantee is applicable in the UK (excluding Northern Ireland) and is subject to the following provisions relating to the appliance: That it is used for domestic purpose in domestic premises only. That it has been installed and used solely in accordance with the instruction booklet. That it has been properly connected to electricity, gas and water supplies as appropriate. That it has not been subject to misuse or accident, nor been repaired or modified by either that our own repair service. [. . . ]