Defrosting Frozen Produce; Thawing And Cleaning The Appliance - Bosch KGV series Instructions For Use Manual

Defrosting frozen
produce
Depending on the type of food and
intended use, frozen produce can be
defrosted:
• At room temperature,
• In a refrigerator,
• In an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hot -air,
• In a microwave
Note
Do NOT refreeze food which is beginning
to defrost or which has already defrosted.
Only food which is subsequently prepared
(cooked or fried) may be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the
max. storage period.
Thawing and cleaning
the appliance
Clean the refrigerator compartment once
a month. The freezer compartment should
be cleaned whenever the appliance is
defrosted.
· &.
Risk of electric shock
NEVER use a steam cleaner. If live
components come into contact with
condensing steam, they may short-circuit
or cause an electric shock.
Do not remove hoarfrost with a knife or
pointed implement.
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Do not damage the refrigeration tubing.
Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries
and is flammable.
Do NOT place any electric appliances or
naked flames in the appliance.
Defrost the freezer
compartment
• Store the freezer drawers and the food
in a cool location. Place an ice block
(if enclosed) on the food.
• Pull out the mains plug.
• Typ A Fig.
ml!
A
Place the empty freezer tray on the
bottom shelf to catch the melting ice.
Typ B Fig. ml/8
Empty the bottom freezer drawer, place
under the condensation outlet and fold
out the condensation drainage channel
to collect the water.
• When the appliance has been
defrosted, empty the water which has
collected in the freezer drawer. Mop up
any water in the bottom of the freezer
compartment with a sponge.
Defrosting sprays
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
&
Warning
Defrosting sprays may form explosive
gases and/or contain solvents or
propellants which corrode plastic and/or
may be a health hazard.
Defrosting aid
• Place a pan of hot water on a base in
the freezer compartment.