Siemens KI26DA20FF - Manual (Page 26)

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Defrosting frozen
produce
Depending on the type of food and
intended use, frozen produce can be
defrosted:
S At room temperature,
S In a refrigerator,
S In an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hotĆair,
S In a microwave
Note
Do NOT refreeze food which is beginning
to defrost or which has already defrosted.
Only food which is subsequently prepared
(cooked or fried) may be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the
max. storage period.
Switching off
the appliance
Press the On/OffĆbutton Fig. 2/1. When
the temperature display light Fig. 2/3
goes out, refrigeration and light switch off.
Disconnecting
the appliance
If the appliance is not used for
a prolonged period:
1. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the
fuse.
2. Cleaning the appliance.
3. Leave the appliance door open.
Defrosting the freezer
compartment
The freezer compartment does not defrost
automatically, as the frozen food must not
thaw. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer
compartment will impair refrigeration of
the frozen food and increase power
consumption. Remove the layer
ofĂhoarfrost regularly.
Attention: Do not scrape off hoarfrost or
ice with a knife or pointed object. You
could damage the refrigerant tubing.
Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause
eye injuries.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the frozen food and store
temporarily in a cool location.
2. Pull out the mains plug or remove
theĂfuse.
3. Leave the appliance door open.
WipeĂup condensation with a cloth
orĂsponge.
4. Wipe the freezer compartment dry.
5. Switch on the appliance again.
6. Put the frozen food back in the freezer
compartment.
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