Siemens KI24RV21FF - Manual (Page 23)

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Thawing frozen food*
Depending on the type of food and
intended use, frozen produce can be
thawed as follows:
S At room temperature
S In the refrigerator
S In an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hotĆair
S In the microwave
Note
Do NOT refreeze food which is beginning
to thaw or which has already thawed.
It can only be refrozen when it has been
used to prepare a ready meal (boiled or
fried).
No longer store the frozen produce for
the max. storage period.
Switching OFF and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching OFF the
appliance
Turn the temperature selector Fig. 2/2 to
0". The refrigerating unit and interior light
switch OFF.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If the appliance is not to be used for a
prolonged period:
1. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the
fuse.
2. Defrost and clean the appliance
3. Leave the appliance door and
freezerĆcompartment door open.
Defrosting the freezer
compartment*
The freezer compartment does not
defrost automatically. A layer of
hoarfrost in the freezer compartment
will impair refrigeration of the frozen
food and increase power
consumption. Remove the layer of
hoarfrost 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
the fuse.
3. Leave the appliance door open.
Wipe up condensation with a cloth
or sponge.
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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*only for appliances with a freezer compartment *only for appliances with a freezer compartment