Maintenance; Thawing Food; Defrosting; Defrosting Refrigerator Compartment - Atag KD8122AF Mode D'emploi

Maintenance

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 Set the temperature back again 24 h after placing the food
inside.

5.6.3 Thawing food*

- in the refrigerator compartment
- at room temperature
- in a microwave oven
- in a conventional or fan oven
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 on Fast-Freeze one day before defrosting.
w The frozen goods are provided with a "cold reserve".
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 5.2) is active.
u Pull out the plug.
u Wrap the frozen food in newspaper or blankets and store in
a cool place.
u Place a pan with hot, not boiling
water on the floor of the compart-
ment.
w Defrosting is speeded up.
u Leave the compartment and appli-
ance 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) .
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6.2 Cleaning the appliance

Before cleaning:
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam!
Hot steam may damage the surfaces and cause burns.
u Do not use any steam cleaners!
NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning damages the appliance!
u Do not use cleaning agents in concentrated form.
u Do not use any scouring or abrasive sponges or steel wool.
u Do not use any cleaning agents containing sand, chloride,
chemicals or acid.
u Do not use chemical solvents.
u Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the
appliance. It is important for the customer service.
u Do not pull off, bend or damage cables or other compo-
nents.
u Do not allow any cleaning water to enter the drain channel,
ventilation grille or electrical parts.
u Empty the appliance.
u Pull out the plug.
- Use soft cleaning cloths and a multi-purpose
cleaning agent with neutral pH value.
- Only use food compatible cleaning and care
agents on the inside of the appliance.
Interior:
Cleaning inner and outer plastic surfaces:
u Clean surfaces by hand with lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.
u To clean the drain opening: remove
any deposits with a fine instrument,
e.g. a cotton bud.
Items of equipment:
u Clean items of equipment by hand with lukewarm water and
a little washing-up liquid.
u For cleaning, remove the support rails for the half-sized
glass shelves.
After cleaning:
u Wipe dry the appliance and items of equipment.
u Connect the appliance and switch it on again.
u Put the food back inside.

6.3 Customer service

First check whether you can correct the fault yourself by refer-
ence to the list (see Malfunction). If this is not the case, please
contact the customer service whose address is given in the
enclosed customer service list.
WARNING
Risk of injury if repair work is not carried out professionally!
u Have any repairs and action - not expressly specified - on
the appliance and mains cable carried out by service
personnel only. (see Maintenance)