SEVERIN GB 8880 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 14

∙ The unit must not be installed inside a cabinet, nor
directly below a hanging cupboard, shelf or similar
object.
∙ In the case of uneven floors, the adjustable feet on the
unit can be used to compensate and ensure optimum
stability.
Ventilation
Ensure that there is enough space around the unit so that
the air circulation round and behind it is not obstructed.
(Rear 7.5 cm, sides 5 cm, top 10 cm.)
Temperature control
∙ The unit is activated by connecting it to the mains. It is
only switched off completely when the plug is removed
from the wall socket.
∙ It may take 3 to 5 minutes for the appliance to turn back
on after a power failure or when the appliance has been
disconnected from the mains.
∙ The temperature inside the appliance is adjusted with
the temperature control knob in the interior.
∙ 1 - 5 Refrigerator:
Cooling setting
Temperature range 10 - 0°C
If the control knob is turned to the right, the temperature
in the interior decreases, vice versa it increases.
∙ MIN - MAX Freezer:
Freeze setting
Temperature range -15 to -24°C
If the control knob is turned to the right, the temperature
in the interior decreases, vice versa it increases.
∙ Note: The interior temperature is influenced by the
ambient temperature and the temperature of the freshly
placed food. It also depends on how often you open
the door. If necessary, change the temperature control
setting.
∙ We recommend measuring the temperature reached in
the interior with a thermometer and correcting the setting
if necessary.
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Water pan
When you switch from the 'Freeze' to 'Cool' setting, any
ice layer inside the appliance melts. The resulting water
collects in the water pan. Empty the water pan regularly in
the first few hours after the switch and dry it before storing
food.
Appliance door
The appliance door should always be kept closed so that
the temperature inside does not rise. This means that ice
and frost accumulations are not as large. Therefore, make
sure that the door is only opened to remove food or to put
it in.
Storing food
When used as a refrigerator:
∙ Store food wrapped or covered in the refrigerator to
preserve flavour and freshness. In particular, foods that
have a strong odour or easily absorb this odor (cheese,
fish, butter, etc.) must be kept isolated from one another.
∙ First set a medium cooling temperature, a higher
temperature if the cooling is too strong and a lower one
if the cooling is too weak. If frost forms on the rear wall,
this may be because the door was open too long, there
was hot food in the appliance, or the temperature was
set too low.
∙ Warm food must be cooled down to room temperature
before storing it in the appliance.
∙ Make sure that the door is closed properly and is not
blocked by refrigerated goods.
When using as a freezer:
∙ Prior to freezing, fresh food (e.g. meat, fish, minced
meat) should be divided into smaller portions suitable for
use after defrosting).
∙ To ensure that nutritious elements such as vitamins are
not lost, fresh food should be deep-frozen right through
as quickly as possible. To that effect, the prepared
food should be placed into the freezer compartments,
properly spaced in one or two rows.
∙ Avoid contact with food that has already been frozen.
∙ Caution: Do not exceed the maximum freezing
capacity per day. The product data sheet at the end
of this manual contains details of the maximum daily
freezing capacity.
∙ When storing pre-frozen food, strict attention should
be paid to the manufacturer's information provided on
the packaging. If no such information is to be found,
however, a storage period of 3 months from the date of
purchase must not be exceeded.
∙ When buying frozen food, verify that the food is properly
frozen, and that the packaging does not show any sign
of damage.
∙ To maintain the quality of deep-frozen food, it should be
transported only in suitable containers and then placed
inside the freezer without delay.