Maintenance
Dismantling door racks
uThe door racks can be dismantled for cleaning.
5.1.7Removing the bottle holder
uRemove the bottle holder according to the illustration.
5.2.3 Drawers
uTo store frozen food directly on the shelves: pull the drawer forwards and lift it out.
5.2.4 Shelves
u To remove the shelf: lift up at the front and pull out.
u To put the shelf back: simply push in as far as it will go.
5.2 Freezer compartment
You can store frozen food, make ice cubes and freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment.
5.2.1 Freezing food
The rating plate indicates the maximum quantity of fresh food you can freeze within 24 hours (see Appliance at a glance) under "Freezing capacity ... kg/24h".
The maximum load of frozen food for the drawers is 25 kg each and for the shelves 35 kg each.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to broken glass!
Bottles and cans containing drinks may burst when being frozen. This applies particularly to sparkling drinks.
u Do not freeze bottles and cans containing drinks!
u 24 h before freezing food, set the temperature to a medium to cold position.
u To switch on
the maximum refrigerating capacity.
In order that the food is rapidly frozen through to the core, do not exceed the following quantities per pack:
- Fruit, vegetables up to 1 kg - Meat up to 2.5 kg
u Pack the food in portions in freezer bags, reusable plastic, metal or aluminium containers.
u Spread the food over the shelf. Do not allow it to contact and thaw items that are already frozen.
u Set the temperature back again 24 h after placing the food inside.
If the room temperature is higher than 18 °C:
u switch off
5.2.2 Thawing food
- in the refrigerator compartment - at room temperature
- in a microwave oven
- in a conventional or fan oven
u Remove only as much food as is required. Use thawed food as quickly as possible.
u Food once thawed should be
5.2.5 VarioSpace
Apart from being able to remove the drawers, you can also remove the shelves, creating space for large items of frozen food. Poultry, meat, large pieces of game and high bakery prod- ucts can be frozen in one piece and prepared.
u The maximum load of frozen food for the drawers is 25 kg each and for the shelves 35 kg each.
5.2.6 Information system
(1) | Fig. 7 | ||
(4) | Sausages, bread | ||
(2) | cream | (5) | Game, mushrooms |
Pork, fish | |||
(3) | Fruit, vegetables | (6) | Poultry, beef/veal |
The figures indicate the storage time in months for several types of frozen food in each case. Storage times given are guide times.
6 Maintenance
6.1 Manual defrosting
The refrigerator compartment is defrosted automatically. The defrost water evaporates as a result of the heat of the compressor. Drops of water on the rear wall are perfectly normal.
u Regularly clean the drain opening to allow the water to flow away (see 6.2) .
A layer of frost or ice can build up in the freezer compartment after a long period of operation.
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