User manual BOSCH GSV36VW30

[. . . ] Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. If damage has occurred ■ Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance, ■ thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes, ■ switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug, ■ inform customer service. The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated. Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gasair mixture in rooms which are too small. [. . . ] To prevent damaging the back of the appliance, place adequate padding underneath. 26 en 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”). Getting to know your 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. For appliances operated in nonEuropean countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply. 1–4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Controls Freezer compartment flap Frozen food container (small) Freezer shelf Frozen food container (large) Condensation outlet Height-adjustable feet Ice pack * Freezer calendar Door ventilation m Warning Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs. Mainscontrolled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. On ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid. Temperature display Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment. Freezing capacity ■ ■ ■ Switch on super freezing before placing fresh products in the compartment (see chapter entitled “Super freezing”). The food can be stacked directly on the shelves and in the bottom of the freezer compartment. Freeze large quantities of food preferably in the very top compartment where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. –  30 en Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. aubergines , peppers , zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. –  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. [. . . ] The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source (e. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance. Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food. To avoid increased power consumption, occasionally clean the back of the appliance. [. . . ]