Defrosting Methods For Frozen Food; Defrosting; Defrosting In The Freezer Compartment; Cleaning And Servicing - Bosch KGN AV Series User Manual

12.6 Defrosting methods for
frozen food
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria
may multiply and spoil the frozen
food.
Do not refreeze food after it has
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been defrosted or started to de-
frost.
Refreeze food only after cooking.
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These items should no longer be
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stored for the maximum storage
period.
¡ Defrost animal-based food, such
as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the
refrigerator compartment.
¡ Defrost bread at room temperat-
ure.
¡ Prepare food for immediate con-
sumption in the microwave, in the
oven or on the hob.

Defrosting

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Defrosting
13.1 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment
The fully automatic NoFrost system
ensures that the freezer compartment
remains frost-free. Defrosting is not
required.

Cleaning and servicing

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cing
To keep your appliance working effi-
Cleaning and servicing
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
14.1 Preparing the appliance
for cleaning
Switch off the appliance.
1.
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Disconnect the appliance from the
2.
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
Take out all of the food and store it
3.
in a cool place.
Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
Remove all fittings and accessor-
4.
ies from the appliance.
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Remove the door rack rail.
5.
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Remove the shelf above the fruit
6.
and vegetable container.
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14.2 Cleaning the appliance
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an
electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pres-
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sure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
Liquid in the lighting, controls or in-
ner ventilation openings can be dan-
gerous.
The rinsing water must not drip
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into the lighting, controls or inner
ventilation openings.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may
damage the surfaces of the appli-
ance.
Do not use hard scouring pads or
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cleaning sponges.
Do not use harsh or abrasive de-
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tergents.
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