User manual BOSCH GSD12P21

[. . . ] Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal. x Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish!This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. [. . . ] Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior (see Cleaning). connect the appliance to 220-240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket. If the appliance is to be operated in a nonEuropean country, check on the rating plate whether the indicated voltage and current type correspond to the values of your mains supply. The rating plate is situated in the bottom lefthand side of the appliance. Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs or to power inverters which convert the direct current to 230 V alternating current (e. To ensure that the warning signal is emitted in the event of a malfunction, wait until the red pilot light has gone out and then press the warningsignal OFF button again. setting the temperature Set the temperature with the temperature selector Fig. If your appliance features a temperature display, adjust the temperature selector until the temperature indicator is in the black area Fig. S If the door cannot be opened immediately after closing the freezer compartment, please wait 2-3 minutes until the partial vacuum has equalised. S The refrigeration system may cause parts of the freezer shelves to become quickly covered in hoarfrost. This will NOT affect the function or power consumption of the appliance. The appliance does not require defrosting until the entire surface of the freezer shelf is covered in more than 5 mm of hoarfrost or ice. S To prevent the formation of condensation near the door seal, the sides of the housing are heated slightly. If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice blocks can be used to slow down the thawing process. 7 (not all models) The temperature display, independent of the power supply, indicates two temperature ranges. The dashlined temperature range may also be temporarily displayed: s when the appliance is switched on S when fresh food has been placed in the freezer compartment or if the door was open for too long. If frozen food is stored for a long time, adjust the temperature until the temperaturedisplay indicator (after a prolonged period) is in the black area. If the temperature indicator is in the dashlined area for a prolonged period, e. During a power failure, check whether the frozen food is beginning to thaw. Do not refreeze food which is beginning to thaw or which has already thawed. Fill the icecube tray ¾ full of water and place in the bottom of the freezer compartment. If the icecube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, dislodge with a blunt implement only (spoon handle). [. . . ] Important care information for stainless steel appliances Use Chromol" cleaning agent for cleaning stainless steel surfaces. This cleaning agent is available on the market under the name Chromol" or from your customer service under To prevent damage to the surfaces, under no circumstances use abrasive sponges, metal brushes, sharpedged implements or scouring agents. Chemically aggressive cleaning agents, such as defrosting sprays, oven sprays, solvents or stain removers must not be used either. The stainless steel surface should be cleaned in the direction of the grain. [. . . ]