User manual BOSCH GCM24AW20G

[. . . ] Switching the appliance off and putting it out of operation . En Safety and warning information Before you put the appliance into operation Carefully read through the instructions for use and assembly instructions. They contain important information on setting up, using and maintaining the appliance. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by users ignoring the information and warnings contained in the instructions for use. [. . . ] 10 Rating plate 11 Pre-freezing compartment * 12 Removable separating wall * 9 en Putting the appliance into operation Switching on the appliance n Warning messages Temperature alarm If the temperature in the freezer compartment becomes too warm (approx. -9 °C) and the frozen food is at risk, the "alarm" indicator lights up, figure "/3. Once it is connected, the appliance is switched on and the green indicator figure "/4 lights up. If the red indicator lights up (figure "/3), this means that the temperature in the appliance is too high and you must only put frozen food in the freezer once this red indicator has gone out. N Utilisable volume You will find information regarding the utilisable volume on the rating plate. Figure + Setting the temperature The temperature selector is set to position 4 at the factory. To change the temperature, turn the temperature selector, figure "/2. Position 1: Highest temperature Position 6: Lowest temperature Important: Changes to the temperature take time to come into effect. Using the entire freezing capacity To store the maximum quantity of frozen food, you can remove the basket from the appliance. Freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment for the following: n n n Notes on using the appliance n When you switch on the appliance, the temperature for the freezer compartment is automatically set to approx. -18 °C if no temperature has been entered. If you cannot open the lid immediately after closing the chest, please wait for two to three minutes until the resulting vacuum has been compensated for. Ensure that the appliance is always closed. If the lid is open, the frozen food will thaw. the freezer compartment ices up heavily. In addition: Energy is lost due to the power consumption. Freezing capacity You will find information on the maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours on the rating plate. Figure + Freezing fresh food Only use fresh, undamaged food for freezing. In order to retain the nutritional value, aroma and colour of the food as much as possible, blanch vegetables before they are frozen. Blanching is not required for aubergines, peppers, courgettes and asparagus. Polyethylene bags and hose film can be fused closed using a bag sealer. SuperFreezing Food should be frozen thoroughly as quickly as possible. [. . . ] Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker. Change the bulb (replacement bulb: 220-240 V alternating current, E14 socket, see faulty light for the wattage). The refrigerating unit switches on with increasing frequency and for longer periods. The chest lid is being opened frequently. [. . . ]