Siemens GU15DA55 - Manual (Page 23)

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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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