User manual BOSCH GWS 21-230 HV

[. . . ] 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 en Information concerning Safety and warning disposal information x Disposal of packaging The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal. Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully. [. . . ] 2 1 Temperature selector The temperature in the freezer com partment can be set by turning the temperature selector with a coin. Position 1 - highest temperature Position 7 - lowest temperature 2 On/Off button A green indicator light shows that the freezer is on. 3 Super button Switches super freezing on and off. A yellow indicator light shows that the freezer is on. To switch off, press the Quick Freeze" button. 4 Alarm display The red indicator light illuminates when the temperature in the freezer compartment is too low, so that the products in the compartment are at risk of defrosting. It can temporarily light up without any risk to the frozen products: S The appliance is switched on. S Large quantities of fresh food are placed in the freezer. S The freezer compartment door is open for too long. S If the temperature selector is moved to a higher setting (lower temperature). Alarm button (not all models) The alarm signal sounds simultane ously with illumination of the red alarmindicator. The alarm stops when the red indicator light extinguishes or the alarmbutton is pressed. Note ambient temperature and ventilation The climatic class can be found on the rating plate. The ice blocks can also be used to cool food temporarily , e. g. in a cold bag. 7 en Freezer tray Fig. 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. Then transfer the produce into freezer bags or containers. 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. Blanching is the brief immersion of vegetables and fruit in boiling water. [. . . ] S When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of the frozen food will then cool the food in the refrigerator compartment. A thick layer of ice impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases the power consumption. S When loading or unloading the freezer, open the appliance door as briefly as possible. [. . . ]