User manual SIEMENS VVC30B30GB

[. . . ] All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE). [. . . ] The appliance has been interference -suppressed in compliance with EU Directive 89/336/EEC. The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks. This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335/2/24). 4 en Getting to know your appliance Fascia Fig. 2 1 Temperature selector To set the temperature, turn the temperature selector with a coin. Position 1" highest temperature Position 7" lowest temperature 2 Main On/Off switch The green pilot light indicates that fast freeze is ON. 3 Fast freeze button with indicator light (yellow) lights up when fast freeze has been switched on. To switch off, press the fast freeze button again. (Fast freeze does not switch off automatically). 4 Temperature warning light (red) lights up if the freezer becomes too warm, i. e. The temperature warning light may come on temporarily without any risk to the frozen food when: S the appliance is switched on S when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance, S if the appliance door is open for too long S if the temperature selector is moved to a higher setting (lower temperature) Please fold out the illustrated last page. These operating instructions refer to several 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. 7 en 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. Freezing fresh food Freezing food yourself If you are freezing food yourself, use only fresh, undamaged food. The following foods are suitable for freezing: Meat and sausage products, poultry and game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fruit, cakes and pastries, pizza, ready meals, leftovers, egg yolk and egg white. The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Eggs in shells, soured cream and mayonnaise, green salads, radishes and onions. Blanching vegetables and fruit To retain colour, flavour, aroma and vitamin C, vegetables and fruits should be blanched prior to freezing. Blanching is the brief immersion of vegetables and fruit in boiling water. Literature on freezing and blanching is available in bookshops. Storing frozen food S To ensure good air circulation in the appliance, insert the freezer drawers all the way. [. . . ] After inserting fresh produce into the freezer compartment, switch OFF fast freezing. The freezing process is now controlled automatically by the appliance at a reduced power consumption. Packing the food Pack the food in separate portions which suit the day to day needs of your household. Divide vegetables and fruit into portions no heavier than 1 kg and meat into portions up to 2. 5 kg. Smaller portions freeze more quickly and retain their quality better during defrosting and cooking. [. . . ]