DE DIETRICH DFF1310J - Manual (Page 7)

Instructions for Use 18
Approximate storage time of frozen food
Food Storage time (in months)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vegetable + + +
Fruit + + +
Braed, Pastries +
Milk +
Ready-made meals +
Meat: Beef + + +
Veal + + +
Pork + + +
Poultry + + +
Game + + +
Minced meat +
Smoked sausages +
Fish: lean +
fat +
Offal +
Defrosting of frozen food
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used
as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food
but it does not destroy microorganisms which
rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods
perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of
foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-
made meals.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Freezer defrosting
Frost and ice layer deposited on the inner walls of
the freezer should be defrosted when 3-5 mm
thick.
x 24 hours prior defrosting press the continuous
operation mode button (2) (yellow lamp is on) to
provide extra low temperature of the food inside
the freezer. After this period take the food out
and protect it from thawing.
x Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
x Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may
damage the plastic parts and they may be
hazardous to health.
x Water accumulated at the bottom basket of the
appliance should be mopped with a sponge or
highly absorbent cloth.
Cleaning the appliance
Before cleaning the appliance disconnect the
cable from the power mains. Do not use
abrasive cleaning agents.
x Clean the exterior of the appliance with water
and liquid detergent.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with a soft cloth
and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for
example glass cleaners). You may also use
alcohol (ethanol or isopropyl alcohol).
The application of abrasive and especially
aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless steel
cleaners, is not appropriate for the cleaning of
plastic and coated parts.
x Wash the interior with lukewarm water and
some vinegar.
x The air openings in the bottom rail should be
cleaned or vacuumed periodically.
x Sound alarm signals excessive layer of dust on
the condenser unit. The alarm may be switched
of by pressing the alarm off button (3).
Cleaning of the condenser
Dust from the condenser unit should be
vacuumed in the following manner:
push your finger through the opening in the
bottom rail and release the fastener;
pull the rail towards you and remove it;
remove the bottom board of the kitchen
cabinet;
pull out the condenser dish;
use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust from
the condenser;
replace the condenser dish and the bottom
rail in the opposite order.