User manual LIEBHERR GT 3032 COMFORT

[. . . ] Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces or chilled/frozen food. In the case of prolonged skin contact, protective measures should be taken, e. g. · Do not eat ice cream, particulary ice lollies or ice cubes, immediately after taking them from the freezer compartment as there is a risk of "burning" because of the very cold temperatures. [. . . ] If used for commercial purposes, the relevant legal regulations applicable to the trade concerned must be observed. · Do not store explosives or sprays using combustible propellants such as butane, propane, pentane etc. You may identify such sprays by the printed contents or a flame symbol. · If you have a lockable appliance, do not keep the key near the appliance or within reach of children. Lock Operating and control elements Compressor compartment ventilation grille Defrost drain Before starting up the appliance, plug the defrost drain opening in the floor of the appliance with the plug provided. This is important to ensure that the appliance works properly. · The appliance is designed for use in enclosed areas. Do not operate the appliance outdoors or in areas where it is exposed to splash water or damp conditions. · Special-purpose lamps (incandescent lamps, LEDs, fluorescent tubes) in the appliance serve to illuminate the appliance interior and are not suited for room illumination. 8 Setting up · Do not place the appliance in areas of direct sunlight or next to a stove, heater or similar object. · The floor on which the appliance stands must be horizontal and level. Place the appliance far enough away from the wall so that the lid can be opened and closed unhindered. Connecting to the mains GB Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must comply with the details on the type plate. The socket must be fused with a 10 A fuse or higher, it must be away from the rear of the appliance and must be easily accessible. Connect the appliance with a properly earthed fused plug and socket only. 1Do not cover the gap between the 2 3 lower edge of the freezer and the floor, as the refrigeration unit has to be supplied with air for cooling. There must be a gap of at least 20 cm between the ventilation grille and the wall. · In order to achieve fast freezing, food should be in contact with the interior walls when it is placed in the freezer. · Pack frozen food in standard freezer bags or reuseable plastic, metal or aluminium containers. · Do not allow fresh food which is to be frozen to come into contact with food already frozen. · Always write the date and contents on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time for the food. · Do not freeze bottles and cans which contain carbonated drinks as they might burst. · Only take out as much food as is immediately required for thawing. Use food which has been thawed in prepared meals as quickly as possible. Frozen food can be thawed in the following ways: ­ in a fan oven ­ in a microwave oven ­ at room temperature ­ in the refrigerator 10 Equipment Interior light The interior light switches on automatically when the lid is opened and switches off again when it is closed. Replacing the bulb: Disconnect from the mains or switch off or unscrew the fuse. GB Freezer tray With the freezer tray, small frozen food items (berries, herbs, chopped vegetables) can be gently frozen. Spread the frozen items out on the freezer tray (pieces of fruit do not stick together and so keep their shape). - Remove the cover panel in the direction of the arrow. - Replace the cover panel. Baskets The freezer tray can either be suspended on the basket or can be slid into the interior container and used as a partition. The baskets make it easier for you to sort food. The baskets can be suspended in the frame of the freezer by their handles. The baskets can also be placed on top of one another, by sitting the upper basket on the handles that are folded inwards. Temperature display The thermometer shows the warmest frozen food temperature. [. . . ] - Replace the cover panel. Baskets The freezer tray can either be suspended on the basket or can be slid into the interior container and used as a partition. The baskets make it easier for you to sort food. The baskets can be suspended in the frame of the freezer by their handles. The baskets can also be placed on top of one another, by sitting the upper basket on the handles that are folded inwards. Temperature display The thermometer shows the warmest frozen food temperature. It is adjusted and designed so that only temperatures below 0°C are accurately displayed. (depending on options) Press the handle downwards, lift and tilt inwards. Lock If your appliance has no lock fitted, you can fit one retrospectively (except model GT 1421, GT 2121). 11 Defrosting · Switch on SuperFrost the day before defrosting to give the food a cold boost. · Wrap the frozen food, possibly still in the freezer basket, in paper or blankets and store in a cool place. [. . . ]