User manual PITSOS P1GTB1102S

[. . . ] Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. x Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish!This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. ! Warning Redundant appliances: 1. [. . . ] Hence, the air inlet and outlet apertures should never be covered or blocked off! 6 en Switching on the appliance Turn the temperature selector on Fig. 2/1: the green and red indicator lamps light up. Fittings Freezer calendar (not all models) Fig. 6 The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period in months of the produce. If frozen produce is purchased, comply with the manufac turer's date or sell by date. Selecting the temperature Set the temperature selector on Fig. On appliances with temperature display you must set the temperature selector so that its pointer remains within the black zone over the long term. 7 If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice blocks can be used to slow down the thawing process. in a cold bag. Note S If you cannot open the freezer compartment door immediately after closing it, wait 2 3 minutes until the partial vacuum has equalised. S The refrigeration system may cause se veral areas of the freezer shelves to frost quickly. The appliance does not require defrosting until the en tire surface of the freezer shelf is covered with more than 5 mm of frost or ice. S To ensure the lowest energy con sumption, the rear panel (condenser) of the appliance should be 100 mm from the kitchen wall. Making ice cubes Fig. 8 Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of water and place in the bottom of the freezer compartment. If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, dislodge with a blunt implement only (spoon handle). To loosen the ice cubes, hold the tray briefly under running water or twist the tray 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. 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. S If a large quantity of food is to be placed in the freezer compartment, the food can be stacked directly on the wire shelves. To do this, pull out the freezer drawers all the way, lift at the front and remove. 5 Storing food in the appliance Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen. When fresh food is frozen, the temperature in the freezer compartment may rise to such an extent that the temperature display lamp flashes, Fig. [. . . ] If the light does NOT go out, call customer service. 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 Please check that the removable parts are correctly in position and reinsert if necessary. [. . . ]