User manual BOSCH KUR-15A60

[. . . ] Do not stand on or lean heavily against base of appliance, drawers or doors, etc Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position. ) who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions. Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. [. . . ] Room temperature switch If the room temperature drops below +16 °C, the freezer compartment of appliances belonging to climate class SN may become too warm. To prevent this from happening, switch on the room temperature switch. The appliance can now be operated at a room temperature of +10 °C to +16 °C. To save energy, switch off the room temperature switch as soon as the room temperature exceeds +16 °C. Connecting the appliance After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system. Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning the appliance”). Electrical connection The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance. Connect the appliance to 220-240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. 1/6 The refrigeration unit is ventilated only via the ventilation grille in the base. Otherwise the refrigeration unit must work harder, increasing the power consumption. 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. 26 en Note When freezing fresh food, the refrigeration unit runs for longer. As a result, the refrigerator compartment temperature may drop too low. 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 ■ Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers. Unsuitable packaging: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags. items suitable for sealing packaged food: Rubber bands , plastic clips , string , coldresistant adhesive tape , etc. Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer. – Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months Thawing frozen food Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options: ■ ■ ■ ■ at room temperature in the refrigerator in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air in the microwave ã=Caution Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. 27 en Interior fittings You can reposition the shelves inside the appliance and the door shelves as required: ■ Ice cube tray Fig. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of water and place in the freezer compartment. [. . . ] 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. – Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. 31 en Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service: Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information. [. . . ]