SEVERIN KS 9798 Instrucciones De Uso página 16

∙ Frozen food should fi rst be defrosted in the refrigerator. This
way, the food is defrosted at a slower rate, retaining its taste.
Use-by dates for frozen food are specifi ed (in months) in
the table below.
∙ Do not exceed these storage times.
∙ However, always observe the manufacturer's use-by dates
for the frozen food.
∙ If the unit remains switched off for an extended period (eg
during a power failure), the door should be kept closed;
this will help to maintain the lowest possible temperature
in the cabinet. The product data sheet contains detailed
information of the maximum safe storage time in case of
malfunction. Even a slight rise in the inside temperature will
shorten the storage life of the food.
Making ice cubes
A special ice-cube tray is provided for making ice cubes. Fill
the tray up to ¾ with drinking water and place it in the freezer
compartment for a few hours. The ice cubes are easier
to remove from the tray if the tray is left standing at room
temperature for 5 minutes.
De-frosting and cleaning
∙ After a certain period of operation and depending on several
factors (e.g. how often the door has been opened), a layer
of ice will form on the evaporators located below the drawers
and on the drawer fronts themselves. Once the build-up
of ice has reached a thickness of 3 to 5 mm, the unit must
be de-frosted, as the build-up of ice increases the power
consumption of the appliance.
∙ The freezer should be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a
year.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket before
cleaning.
∙ Any accessories should be cleaned separately with soapy
water. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions or any
cleaning agents that contain alcohol.
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside
the cabinet during cleaning.
∙ Remove all food from the compartment and store it in a
cool location, eg together with pre-frozen freezer-packs
in a closed plastic container. Note that, even with a slight
increase in temperature, the storage life will be shortened
and the food should be used as soon as possible.
∙ Keep the door open.
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∙ Remove the cover panel.
∙ Pull out the drain channel from the freezer cabinet, turn it
180° and secure it (see diagram). Place a suitable container
underneath the channel outlet.
∙ To accelerate defrosting, one or several containers with
hot (but not boiling) water may be placed inside the freezer
compartment. Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
∙ Warning: Do not use any external device or other means
(e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting.
∙ Clean the unit with a damp cloth and a little detergent. Wipe
thoroughly dry afterwards.
∙ Replace the drain channel and cover panel.
∙ Set the temperature control to its maximum position. After 24
hours, it may turned back to its normal setting.
Energy saving tips
∙ The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry
room.
∙ Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and do not
position it next to any heat sources (radiators, cookers etc.).
If this cannot be avoided, however, suitable insulation must be
installed between the heat source and the unit.
∙ Ensure suffi cient air circulation around the sides of the unit.
∙ The compressor (at the rear) should be cleaned at regular
intervals. Accumulated dust causes an increase in energy
consumption.
∙ Warm food should be allowed to cool down before it is
stored inside.
∙ To prevent an increased build-up of ice, do not leave the
doors of the unit open for too long when loading or taking
out food.
∙ Frequent de-frosting helps to save energy. For detailed
information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the
section De-frosting and cleaning.
∙ Do not set a lower-than-necessary temperature. For detailed
information on the temperature settings, please refer to the
section Temperature control.