14Thawing frozen foodDepending on the type and application, select oneof the following options:▯ at room temperature▯ in the refrigerator▯ in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air▯ in the microwaveã CautionDo not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only readymeals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen.No longer store the frozen produce for the max.storage period.Ice makerThe ice maker makes ice cubes.The ice maker starts to make ice cubes as soon asthe appliance has reached the set temperature. Ifthe ice cube container is full, the ice makerautomatically switches off.ã CautionDo not place bottles or food in the cube containerin order to cool them quickly. The ice maker may blockand be damaged.Switching onNoteIf the ice maker is used for the first time and/or a longperiod of not being used, do not use the ice which isproduced in the first day for hygiene reasons. Throwthe ice cubes away and clean the container!1. Make sure that ice maker container is its placeand locked into position.2. Press ice maker button Ü.The symbol ICE is lit on the display panel.Switching offNoteBefore switching off the ice maker, it is mostimportant that you switch the water supply tothe appliance off for a few hours.Press ice maker button Ü.Ice and water dispenser(not all models)The following can be dispensed as required:▯ cooled water,▯ crushed ice,▯ ice cubes.ã WarningNever reach into the ice cube dispenser opening!Risk of injury!ã CautionDo not place bottles or food in the cube containerin order to cool them quickly. The ice maker may blockand be damaged.Using the ice and water dispenserThe ice and water dispenser only works whenthe appliance is connected to the water mains.When the appliance has been switched on, it takesapprox. 24 hours until the first batch of ice cubes areready.When the appliance has been connected, there arestill air bubbles in the lines.Run off drinking water and pour away until water canbe dispensed without bubbles. Pour away the first5 glasses.When using the ice maker for the first time, do not usethe first 30-40 ice cubes for reasons of hygiene.