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Switching off and disconnecting the appliance, Defrosting and cleaning the freezer compartment, How to save energy – Siemens GU15DA55 User Manual

Page 23: Switching off the appliance, Disconnecting the appliance, Proceed as follows

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Switching OFF and
disconnecting the
appliance

Switching OFF the
appliance

Press the master switch Fig. 2/2. The
green pilot light goes out.

Disconnecting the
appliance

If the appliance is not to be used for a
prolonged period:

S Pull out the mains plug or switch off the

fuse.

S Defrost and clean the appliance

S Leave the appliance doors open.

Defrosting and
cleaning the freezer
compartment

Proceed as follows:

S Switch off the appliance and pull out the

mains plug.

S Place the freezer drawers containing the

food in a cool location. Place ice block
(if available) on the food.

S Empty the bottom drawer and leave

in the appliance to catch the
water Fig. 9.

S To accelerate the defrosting process,

place two pans of hot water on a base
in the appliance. Close the appliance
door to prevent heat from escaping.

S When the freezer compartment has

defrosted, pour the water out of the
freezer drawer. Wipe any remaining
water off the bottom of the freezer
compartment with a sponge.

S Clean the freezer compartment with

water and a little washingĆup liquid.

S Switching on the appliance

!

Attention

Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning
agents and solvents.

Clean the door seal with water only and
then dry thoroughly.

Water used for cleaning must not drip into
the control panel.

NEVER clean appliance parts in the
dishwasher, as they may warp!

If appliances feature a ventilation grille in
the base, the panel can be removed for
cleaning. To do this, depress the clips in
the ventilation slots and simultaneously
remove the base panel forwards. Fig. 3

How to save energy

S The freezer should be installed in a dry,

well ventilated room, not exposed to
direct sunlight and not placed near
aĂheat source (radiator, etc.).

S Do not block the ventilation openings

inĂthe appliance.

S Allow warm food to cool down before

placing it in the freezer.

S Thaw frozen food by placing it in the

refrigerator. The low temperature of
theĂfrozen food cools the food in the
refrigerator.

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