User manual BOSCH GID18A65

[. . . ] GID. . en Operating instructions 9000 404 353 (8907) en Index Information concerning disposal . Note ambient temperature and ventilation . Switching off and disconnecting the appliance . Defrosting and cleaning the freezer compartment . [. . . ] 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. It specifies the ambient temperatures at which the appliance may be operated. The rating plate can be found inside the appliance at the bottom left hand side. 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 Ventilation 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 Press On/Off button, Fig. 2/2, green and red indicator lights are lit. Fittings not on all models Ice cube tray Fig. 3 Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of water and place in the freezer compartment. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen with a blunt implement only (spoon handle). To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water. Switching off the warning signal (not all models) Press the alarm button. 2/4 So that the signal can continue to warn of a malfunction, press the warning off button again after the red indicator lamp goes out. Freezer calendar Fig. 4 The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period in months of the produce. If frozen produce is purchased, comply with the manufacturer's date or sell by date. Selecting the temperature Set the temperature selector on, Fig 2/1, to a number. The higher the number, the lower the temperature. 2-3). Note S If you cannot open the freezer com partment door immediately after closing it, wait 2 3 minutes until the partial vacuum has equalised. S The refrigeration system may cause several areas of the freezer shelves to frost quickly. This does not affect function or power consumption. The appliance does not require defrosting until the entire surface of the freezer shelf is covered with more than 5 mm of frost or ice. S The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. This prevents conden sation in the area of the door seal. Ice block Fig. 5/A (Not all models; if enclosed, quantity may vary). If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice blocks can be used to slow down the thawing process. [. . . ] The briefer the appliance door is opened, the lower the ice formation on the freezer shelves. S To prevent the food from warming up quickly in the event of a power failure or malfunction, take ice blocks from the freezer tray and place them in the top compartment directly on the food. S Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or paint brush to prevent an increased power consumption. Preventing noises The appliance is not level Please align the appliance with a spirit level. Use the height adjustable feet or place something under the feet. [. . . ]