13Operating the appliance en1Operating the applianceOperatingtheapplianceSwitching on the appliance1 Press the main On/Off switch.The appliance starts refrigerating, and the lightswitches on when the door is open.2 Set the required temperature.~ "Setting the temperature" on page 13Operating tips▯ After the appliance has been switched on, it maytake several hours until the set temperatures havebeen reached. Do not put in any food until theselected temperature has been reached.▯ The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures thatthe freezer compartment remains free of ice.Defrosting is not required.▯ The sides of the housing are heated slightly incertain areas. This prevents condensationin the area of the door seal.▯ If the freezer compartment door cannot beimmediately re-opened after it has been closed,wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised.Switching off and disconnecting theapplianceSwitching off the appliance▯ Press the main On/Off switch.The appliance will stop refrigerating.Disconnecting the applianceCaution!Deterioration in water qualityThe water supply must be turned off 3 hours beforedisconnecting. This prevents mould forming due tounused water.If you are not going to use the appliance for a longperiod:1 Turn off the water supply to the appliance and wait3 hours.2 Remove the food.3 Press the main On/Off switch.4 Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.The appliance will stop refrigerating.5 Empty the ice cube container and clean theappliance.~ "Cleaning" on page 246 Leave the appliance open.Setting the temperatureRecommended temperatureFreezer compartment▯ Keep pressing the button A/@ until the displayindicates the required temperature.Fast freezingFast freezing cools the freezer compartment as cold aspossible.Switch on fast freezing e.g.:▯ to freeze food solid as quickly as possible▯ 4 ... 6 hours before freezing food weighing 2 kg ormore▯ to use the max. freezing capacityNote:When fast freezing is switched on, increased operatingnoise may occur.After approx. 2 ^ days, the appliance switches tonormal operation.Switching fast freezing on or off▯ Press h/â button.Freezer compartment: –18 °C