V-ZUG Noblesse, Operating Instructions Manual

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8 Tips and tricks
8 Tips and tricks
8.1 General information on using the appliance
▪ When closing the appliance door make sure that it forms a seal all the way round.
This is supported by the self-closing hinges, as the appliance doors shut themselves if
the opening angle is between 20–30°.
▪ It can take up to 6 hours for food and beverages to cool down from room temperature
to the cooling compartment temperature. The greater the quantity of warm food, the
longer it takes to cool down.
▪ Changing the temperature setting has no effect on the time it takes for food and
beverages to cool down, only the temperature itself.
▪ Storing food that releases moisture can lead to condensation on the glass shelves.
For this reason, food must be covered or wrapped; this also prevents it from drying
out.
▪ The electronic controller defrosts the cooling compartment once a day. A visible layer
of snow or ice on the rear wall of the cooling compartment is therefore normal.
▪ At high ambient temperatures, a significant amount of ice may form on the rear wall.
This is normal: due to the high humidity, more water condenses in the appliance and
ices up. Defrost the appliance manually if necessary.
▪ The food must not come into contact with the rear wall of the cooling compartment or
it may freeze. Additionally, when defrosting the appliance, water may enter the cooling
compartment.
▪ Placing very warm or very cold items (e.g. warm, bottled sauces or frozen food for de-
frosting) directly in front of the temperature sensor can affect the appliance's temperat-
ure regulation: it may cool too little or too much.
▪ Snow and ice forming on the rear wall of the cooling compartment can be caused by
the appliance door not being closed properly. Make sure no food items are protrud-
ing, the appliance door does not catch and the hinges move freely.
8.2 Notes on storing food
▪ Store oils and fats in closed containers. They must not come into contact with the
plastic parts or the door seal.
▪ The coldest areas of the cooling compartment are the rear wall and the space above
the bottom shelf, regardless of the temperature setting. Perishables like meat should
therefore be stored on the lowest shelf.
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