Siemens KI38CP65 - Manual (Page 33)

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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 main switch. Fig. 1/7
Refrigerating unit and interior light switch
off.
Disconnecting
the appliance
If you do not use the appliance for
a prolonged period:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open
Defrosting
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.
Regularly defrost the freezer
compartment.
Attention!
Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with
a knife or pointed object. You could
damage the refrigerant tubes.
Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause
eye injuries.
Proceed as follows
1. Remove the frozen food and store
temporarily in a cool location.
2. Switch off the appliance.
3. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.
4. Leave the appliance to defrost.
5. Wipe up the condensation and rub dry.
6. Switch on the appliance again.
7. Put the frozen food back in the freezer
compartment.
Defrosting aids
You can accelerate the defrosting
process by placing a pan of hot water
in the freezer compartment. Place the
pan on a heatĆinsulating base!
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