User manual BARTSCHER 500800

[. . . ] Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem?To determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal components of the appliance. [. . . ] The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the appliance 1 = less cold 5 = colder It is recommended that a medium setting be used. To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling area” located within the back panel of the refrigerator compartment. When the appliance is operating, this panel may be covered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether the compressor is operating or not at a given time. the refrigerator is operating normally. If the thermostat knob is positioned on higher settings while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient temperature high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in the formation of frost on the back cooling area. This will lead to an increase in energy consumption. To avoid this situation, just turn the thermostat knob to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts automatically. Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment Food Wrapped meat and cleaned fish (use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags) Fresh cheese Eggs Butter, margarine Cooked or precooked food (placer in air-tight containers and when cool store in refrigerator) Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh pasta, custards, puddings, chocolates, cream pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt Fruits and legumes 3 or 4 days Storage Time 2 or 3 days 3 or 4 days 1 month Location in the Refrigerator On the shelf above the vegetable crisper (which is the coldest area). On the shelf above the vegetable crisper (which is the coldest area). What Not to Store in the Refrigerator Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks. Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places). If the door is not opened, frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state for approximately 9-14 hours. - Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze. - If the ambient temperature remains below 14°C for an extended period of time, the temperature needed for extended storage of food in the freezer will not be reached, resulting in reduced storage life of the food. Veal/Pork Chops Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6 Not required. Veal/Lamb Cutlets Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6 Not required. GB 14 Fruits and Vegetables Food Preparation Blanching Time 2’ Wrapping In Containers (cover with syrup) In Containers (cover with syrup) In Containers (cover with sugar) In Containers (add 10% sugar) In Containers (sugar to taste) Storage (months) 12 Thawing Time In refrigerator very slowly. Remove leaves, cut head into small pieces and blanch in water and a little lemon juice. preparation 10 / 12 Cauliflower 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required. Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts Peas French Beans Carrots, Peppers and Turnips Mushrooms and Asparagus Spinach Vegetable for Soups 1’ / 2’ 2’ 2 3’ / 4’ Plastic Baggies Plastic Baggies Plastic Baggies Plastic Baggies Plastic Baggies or Containers Plastic Baggies Plastic Baggies or Containers Wrapping 10 / 12 12 10 / 12 12 At room temperature. Various Foods Thawing time At room temperature and in the oven. About 10 minutes at room temperature, cook at 100/200°C. [. . . ] Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed up the defrosting process, unless they have been recommended by the manufacturer. ) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper (see examples in the figures below). The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly. Have you checked whether: • The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty; • The doors are left open too long; • The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting; • The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled. [. . . ]