Liebherr EK 1610 Comfort - Manual (Page 7)

5.2.11 Vegetable bins on telescopic rails*
Fig. 9
5.3 Freezer compartment*
You can store frozen food for several months, make ice cubes
and freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment at a tempera-
ture of -18 °C and lower.
The air temperature in the compartment, measured by ther-
mometer or other instruments, may fluctuate.
5.3.1 Freezing food*
2 kg fresh food/24 h is the maximum weight which can be
frozen.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to broken glass!
Bottles and cans containing drinks may burst when being
frozen. This applies particularly to sparkling drinks.
u Do not freeze bottles and cans containing drinks!
u 4 h before freezing food, set the temperature to 5 °C or
colder.
In order that the food is rapidly frozen through to the core, do
not exceed the following quantities per pack:
- Fruit, vegetables up to 1 kg
- Meat up to 2.5 kg
u Pack the food in portions in freezer bags, reusable plastic,
metal or aluminium containers.
u Spread the food over the shelf. Do not allow it to contact and
thaw items that are already frozen.
u Set the temperature back again 24 h after placing the food
inside.
5.3.2 Storage times*
Guide times for storing various types of food in the
freezer compartment:
Ice cream 2 to 6 months
Sausage, ham 2 to 6 months
Bread, bakery products 2 to 6 months
Game, pork 6 to 10 months
Fish, fatty 2 to 6 months
Fish, lean 6 to 12 months
Cheese 2 to 6 months
Guide times for storing various types of food in the
freezer compartment:
Poultry, beef 6 to 12 months
Vegetables, fruit 6 to 12 months
Storage times given are guide times.
5.3.3 Thawing food*
- in the refrigerator compartment
- at room temperature
- in a microwave oven
- in a conventional or fan oven
u Remove only as much food as is required. Use thawed food
as quickly as possible.
u Food once thawed should be re-frozen only in exceptional
cases.
6 Maintenance
6.1 Defrosting
6.1.1 Defrosting refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is defrosted automatically. The
water evaporates. Drops of water on the rear wall are function-
ally conditioned and perfectly normal.
u Clean the drain hole at regular intervals to allow the defrost
water to drain (see 6.2) .
6.1.2 Defrosting freezer compartment*
A layer of frost and ice forms in the freezer compartment after
the appliance has been in use for a lengthy period of time. This
is quite normal. The layer of frost and ice forms more quickly if
the door is opened frequently or if the food is warm when
placed inside. However, a thick layer of ice will increase the
appliance‘s energy consumption. You should therefore defrost
the appliance regularly.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam!
u Do not use electric heaters or steam cleaners, naked flames
or defrosting sprays for defrosting.
u Do not remove ice using sharp instruments.
u Switch off the appliance.
w The temperature display goes out.
w If the temperature display does not go out, the child-proofing
function (see 5.1) is active.
u Pull out the plug.
u Wrap the frozen food in newspaper or blankets and store in
a cool place.
u Leave the compartment and appliance door open during
defrosting.
u Remove detached pieces of ice.
u Pay attention that the defrost water does not run into the
kitchen unit.
u If necessary, pick up defrost water several times, using a
sponge or cloth.
u Clean the compartment (see 6.2) .
Maintenance
* Depending on model and options 7