User manual SIEMENS GU1TIE4GB

[. . . ] 5 3 S Freezer User manual 1 7 en Index Information concerning disposal . Note ambient temperature and ventilation . 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 11 Defrosting frozen produce . Switching OFF and disconnecting the appliance . [. . . ] 1/4 The refrigerating unit is ventilated only via the ventilation grille in the base. NEVER cover or block the ventilation grille. Otherwise, the refrigerating unit must work harder, increasing the power consumption. 7 en Switching ON the appliance Press the master switch Fig. 2/7, the green and red pilot lights switch ON (not all models). Warning signal is emitted (not all models). S The refrigeration system may cause parts of the freezer shelves to become quickly covered in hoarfrost. This will NOT affect the function or power consumption of the appliance. The appliance does not require defrosting until the entire surface of the freezer shelf is covered in more than 5 mm of hoarfrost or ice. S To prevent the formation of condensation near the door seal, the sides of the housing are heated slightly. Switching OFF the warning signal (not all models). Press the warning signal OFF button Fig. To ensure that the warning signal is emitted in the event of a malfunction, wait until the red pilot light has gone out and then press the warning signal OFF button again Fig. 2/10. Freezing and storing frozen food Buying frozen food The packaging must not be damaged. The temperature in the supermarket freezer should be -18 ºC or lower. Transport the frozen food in an insulating bag, where possible and put it quickly into the freezer compartment. Setting the temperature Set the temperature with the temperature selector Fig. Higher settings indicate lower temperatures. If your appliance features a temperature display, adjust the temperature selector until the temperature indicator is in the black area Fig. 3. Freezing food When freezing food yourself, choose only fresh, flawless food for this purpose. Suitable for freezing are: meat and sausages, poultry and venison, fish, vegetables, herbs, fruit, pastries, pizza, oven ready meals, leftovers, egg yolk and egg white. Unsuitable for freezing are: whole eggs in shells, sour cream and mayonnaise, lettuce, radishes and onions. Tips S If the door cannot be opened immediately after closing the freezer compartment, please wait 2-3 minutes until the partial vacuum has equalised. 8 en Blanching of vegetables and fruit So that the colour, taste, aroma and vitamin C content are retained, vegetables and fruit should be blanched before being frozen. Submerge vegetables and fruit briefly in boiling water to blanch them. You may wish to look in a book store for reference books on freezing food, which also contain descriptions of blanching. Allow hot food and drinks to cool to room temperature before placing them in the freezer compartment. Max. freezing capacity To retain the vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour, freeze the food as quickly as possible. Depending on the appliance model, you can freeze all the following quantities of food on the freezer shelves. [. . . ] S Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or paint brush to prevent an increased power consumption. Noises which can easily be eliminated The appliance is not standing level Please use a spirit level to ensure that the appliance is standing level. Adjust the threaded feet or place something underneath to bring the appliance level. The appliance is crowded Please leave clearance between the appliance and surrounding furniture or appliances. Drawers, baskets or storage surfaces are unsteady or stick. [. . . ]