User manual BOSCH GID18A65

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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 Press On/Off button, Fig. 2/2, green and red indicator lights are lit. Fittings not on all models Ice cube tray Fig. 3 Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of water and place in the freezer compartment. 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. Switching off the warning signal (not all models) Press the alarm button. 2/4 So that the signal can continue to warn of a malfunction, press the warning off button again after the red indicator lamp goes out. Freezer calendar Fig. 4 The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period in months of the produce. If frozen produce is purchased, comply with the manufacturer's date or sell by date. Selecting the temperature Set the temperature selector on, Fig 2/1, to a number. 2-3). Note S If you cannot open the freezer com partment door immediately after closing it, wait 2 3 minutes until the partial vacuum has equalised. S The refrigeration system may cause several areas of the freezer shelves to frost quickly. The appliance does not require defrosting until the entire surface of the freezer shelf is covered with more than 5 mm of frost or ice. This prevents conden sation in the area of the door seal. Ice block Fig. If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice blocks can be used to slow down the thawing process. The longest storage time is obtained by placing the ice block directly on the food in the top compartment. 5/B The freezer tray is suitable for storing the ice block and for freezing individual berries, fruit, herbs and vegetables. Remove the ice block, distribute the produce uniformly on the freezer tray and leave to freeze for approx. To defrost the produce, spread out the individual items of food outside the appliance. Freezing capacity Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate. Freezing fresh food Freezing food yourself If you are freezing food yourself, use only fresh, undamaged food. The following foods are suitable for freezing: Meat and sausage products, poultry and game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fruit, cakes and pastries, pizza, ready meals, leftovers, egg yolk and egg white. The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Eggs in shells, soured cream and mayonnaise, green salads, radishes and onions. Blanching vegetables and fruit To retain colour, flavour, aroma and vitamin C, vegetables and fruits should be blanched prior to freezing. [. . . ] In advisory cases you are obliged to assume the full costs for the fitter's deployment, also during the warranty period. . . . It is too warm in the freezer compartment because: S The door has been opened frequently or large quantities of fresh food have been frozen. When these faults have been repaired, the temperature warning light goes out after a short time. S You have forgotten to switch off Super Freeze (yellow indicator lamp is lit). [. . . ]