User manual BOSCH KIV 34A21FF/01 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

[. . . ] Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk. Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only. [. . . ] Light is switched on when the door is open. operating tips ■ Please fold out the illustrated last page. These operating instructions refer to several models. ç1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B Temperature controller/light Light switch Glass shelf in the refrigerator compartment Vegetable container Frozen food container Door shelf Shelf for large bottles Refrigerator compartment Freezer compartment ■ The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal. If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised. The refrigerator compartment temperature rises: ■ ■ ■ if the appliance door is opened frequently, if large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment, if the ambient temperature is high. When the controller is at a medium setting, the temperature drops to approx. Higher settings lower the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartment. We recommend: ■ Perishable food should not be stored above +4 °C. – Low setting for short-term storage of food (energy-saving mode). Fully utilising the freezing capacity The maximum amount of food can be placed in the freezer by removing all fittings. The food can be stacked directly on the shelves and in the bottom of the freezer compartment. Removing the fittings Pull out the frozen food container all the way, lift at the front and remove. 4 25 en Freezing and storing food Purchasing frozen food ■ ■ ■ ■ Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. aubergines , peppers , zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops. Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be –18 °C or lower. If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment. When loading products Freeze large quantities of food preferably in the very top compartment where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. [. . . ] Containers or storage areas wobble or stick Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required. Bottles or receptacles are touching each other Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other. – ■ 30 en Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service: Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information. Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee! [. . . ]