Siemens KI40FP60 - Manual (Page 31)

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The freezer
compartment
Fig. 8
Using the freezer
compartment
S For storing deepĆfrozen food.
S For making ice cubes.
S For freezing small quantities of food.
Note
S Use handle A to identify whether the
freezer compartment door is closed
correctly.
S The freezer compartment door engages
audibly.
S If the door is open, the frozen food will
thaw. The freezer compartment will
become covered in thick ice. Also:
waste of energy due to high power
consumption!
Storing frozen food
and making ice cubes
When you buy frozen goods:
S Check that the packaging is not
damaged in any way.
S Check the "Best before"Ćdate.
S The temperature in the freezer cabinet
in the shop show be colder than -18 °C.
If it is not the storage life of the frozen
goods will be reduced.
S When you are out shopping, buy frozen
products last of all and transport them
to your home wrapped in newspaper or
in a coolĆbag.
S When you get home, put the frozen
products straight into the freezer
compartment and close the door
carefully. Consume the frozen products
before the "Best before" Ćdate.
S Do NOT refreeze food which is
beginning to defrost or which has
already defrosted. Only food which is
subsequently cooked may be refrozen.
Making ice cubes
Fig. 9
Fill the iceĆcube tray ¾ full of water
and place in the bottom of the freezer
compartment. If the iceĆcube 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.
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