User manual BOSCH KUL15A60

[. . . ] KUL. . en Instruction for Use en Table of Contents Safety and warning information . . . . . . . . . . . . Information concerning disposal . . . . . . . . . . Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] These operating instructions refer to several models. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B Light switch Temperature controller/light Glass shelf in the refrigerator compartment Pull-out container Vegetable container Ventilation opening Shelf for butter and cheese Egg rack Shelf for large bottles Freezer section Refrigerator compartment 7 en Switching the appliance on Turn temperature controller, Fig. Light is switched on when the door is open. ■ ■ Medium setting for long-term storage of food. Select a higher setting only temporarily, when the door is frequently opened or large quantities are placed in the refrigerator compartment. Refrigeration capacity The temperature in the refrigerator compartment may rise temporarily if large amounts of food or a lot of drinks are placed inside. Therefore the temperature controller should be set to a higher setting for approx. 7 hours. Operating tips 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. Freezer compartment The temperature in the freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. Setting the temperature Turn temperature controller, Fig. When the controller is at a medium setting, the temperature drops to approx. Higher settings lower the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. We recommend: ■ Perishable food should not be stored above +4 °C. ■ Low setting for short-term storage of food (energy-saving mode). Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. . 8 en Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk, hard cheese, fruit and vegetables sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit. The freezer compartment Using the freezer compartment ■ ■ ■ To store deep-frozen food. To freeze small quantities of food. Note when loading products Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance. This will retain the aroma, colour and freshness of the food. In addition, flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts will not become discoloured. Note Avoid contact between food and rear panel. Otherwise the air circulation will be impaired. Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel. Note Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise. Shelf life of frozen food Storage duration depends on the type of food. At a temperature of -18 °C: ■ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: up to 6 months ■ Cheese, poultry and meat: ■ Note When freezing fresh food, the refrigeration unit runs for longer. As a result, the refrigerator compartment temperature may drop too low. [. . . ] The freezer compartment door engages audibly. Too much food was Do not exceed max. freezing placed in the freezer capacity. Temperature controller Set temperature controller lower. has been set too high. 15 en Fault The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer. [. . . ]