User manual BOSCH GWS 26-230 BV

[. . . ] 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. They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance. [. . . ] 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. 3 The air at the back of the appliance will heat up. 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. 2 Switch on the appliance with On/Off button 1. Press temperature alarm button 4 to switch off the warning signal. 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. S The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. 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. Literature on freezing and blanching is available in bookshops. Freezing and storing frozen food Buying frozen food The packaging must not be damaged. The temperature in the supermarket freezer should be -18 ºC or lower. Transport the frozen food in an insulating bag, where possible and put it quickly into the freezer compartment. Storing frozen food To ensure good air circulation in the appliance, insert the freezer drawers all the way. Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top compartments, where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. Do not cover the ventilation slots on the rear panel with frozen food! 9 en Freezing food Freeze fresh, undamaged food only. 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. [. . . ] Bottles or receptacles are touching each other Please move bottles or receptacles away from each other. 13 en Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault by yourself based on the following information. A technician who is called out for consultation purposes will charge the customer, even if the appliance is still under guarantee. Fault Temperature differs greatly from the set value. Possible cause Remedial action In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes. If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value. If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day. Displays do not illuminate. Power failure! [. . . ]