User manual SIEMENS KU15LA65

[. . . ] The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated. Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable 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. – Important information when using the appliance ■ Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e. [. . . ] For appliances operated in nonEuropean countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply match the values of the mains supply. 23 en Getting to know your appliance Switching the appliance on Turn temperature controller, Fig. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B Light switch Temperature controller/light Glass shelf in the refrigerator compartment Pull-out container Vegetable container Ventilation opening Shelf for butter and cheese Egg rack Shelf for large bottles Freezer section Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment temperature rises: ■ if the appliance door is opened frequently, ■ if large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment, ■ if the ambient temperature is high. When the controller is at a medium setting, the temperature drops to approx. Higher settings lower the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. 24 en We recommend: ■ ■ ■ ■ Perishable food should not be stored above +4 °C. Select a higher setting only temporarily, when the door is frequently opened or large quantities are placed in the refrigerator compartment. Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk, hard cheese, fruit and vegetables sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit. Note when loading products Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance. In addition, flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts will not become discoloured. Refrigeration capacity The temperature in the refrigerator compartment may rise temporarily if large amounts of food or a lot of drinks are placed inside. Therefore the temperature controller should be set to a higher setting for approx. Freezer compartment The temperature in the freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones: ■ Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. When served, the cheese will not have lost its flavour and the butter will be easy to spread. 25 en The freezer compartment Using the freezer compartment ■ ■ ■ Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. aubergines , peppers , zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. Note Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If possible, transport deep-frozen food in a cool bag and place quickly in 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. [. . . ] possible cause Remedial action Loosen frozen food with a blunt object. -/A The temperature Turn the temperature controller from controller is in position position “0”. 32 en Fault The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer. 2/B Appliances with room temperature switch: To switch on, press the room temperature switch. [. . . ]