Smaller quantities of food (approx. 10 % of the freezing capacity) can be frozen without using SuperFreezing. To switch SuperFreezing on and off, press and hold the "super" button, figure "/5. The "super" indicator lights up to show that the freezer has been started up, figure "/5. The refrigerating unit now works continuously. A low temperature is reached in the freezer compartment. Defrosting frozen food You can decide between the following options, depending on the type of food and its intended use: • At room temperature, • in the refrigerator, • in the electric oven, with/without hot-air ventilator, • in the microwave oven. Note! Do not refreeze defrosted food. It can only be refrozen after it has been processed (cooked or roasted). Do not continue to use the complete max. storage time for the frozen food. Features of the appliance Pre-freezing compartment Figure !/11 (not on all models) In the pre-freezing compartment, fresh food freezes particularly quickly and gently. Lay the food over a wide area on the floor and on the side panels of the pre-freezing compartment. Removable basket Figure ) For storing deep frozen food. If you want to place baskets on the floor of the appliance, remove or fold in the handles first. If required, you can purchase further baskets from specialist retailers if you specify the appliance designation, figure ,. en Removable separating wall Figure & (not on all models) The separating wall prevents fresh food that is to be frozen in the pre-freezing compartment from coming into contact with food that is already frozen in the storage compartment. If you pull out the separating wall and lay it on the floor of the chest, small items of frozen food (such as strawberries) can be quickly and – above all – individually frozen. When defrosting food, you can place the separating wall under the drainage channel to collect the defrosted water. Switching the appliance off and putting it out of operation Switch off the appliance • Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the childproof lock. Putting the appliance out of service If you do not use the appliance for long periods: 1. Remove all food from the appliance. 2. Switch off the appliance. 3. Defrost the appliance (see section "Defrosting"). 4. Clean the inside of the appliance (see section "Cleaning the appliance"). 5. To prevent odours from forming, leave the appliance lid open. en Defrosting A layer of frost on the container panels impairs the cooling effect on the frozen food and increases the power consumption. You must regularly remove this layer of frost. General tips • When putting food in or taking food out, open the lid of the chest for as little time as possible. • Do not install the chest freezer in a damp room. A high level of humidity aids the formation of frost. • Package fresh food so that it is as air-tight as possible. ! Attention Do not scrape away the layer of ice using a knife or a sharp object. You could damage the refrigerant pipes. If refrigerant shoots out, it may ignite or cause eye injuries. Defrosting the appliance • Switch on the SuperFreezing function approx. 4 hours before the defrosting to ensure that the food is thoroughly frozen. • Then clear out the frozen food and store it in several layers of newspaper or wrap it in a cover and store it in a cool place. • Leave the lid open and unplug the mains plug. • Pull out the exterior drain plug (figure '/1), remove the flat drawer or, if present, the separating wall of the appliance (figure '/2), lay it under the drain hole for condensation water to catch the condensation water (figure '/3). and pull out the interior drain plug (figure '/4). • After defrosting, clean the appliance and wipe the inside dry. • Use the two drainage plugs to seal the condensation drainage, insert the separating wall, connect the appliance and re-arrange the frozen food. Defrosting aids To speed up the defrosting process, you can use a plastic scraper to remove the layer of ice ! Warning Never use electrical appliances, defrosting sprays or open flames to defrost the freezer, e.g. heaters, steam-cleaning appliances, candles, oil lamps, etc. Do not place any saucepans containing hot water in the appliance in order to speed up the defrosting. en Cleaning the appliance You should clean the freezer compartment properly after each time it is defrosted. ! Attention • Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaning appliance. • Do not use gritty, acidic or chlorine-based cleaning agents or solvents. • Do not use any abrasive materials or materials that may scratch surfaces. This may lead to corrosion of the metallic surfaces. • Never clean the equipment's accessories in the dishwasher. The parts may warp. • The water used for rinsing must not get into the control panel or lighting. Proceed as follows: 1. Before cleaning the appliance, unplug the mains plug or disconnect the fuse. 2. Take out the frozen food and store it in a cool place. 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