Grundig GKGI 15720 User manual

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REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GKGI 15720

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Contents
1. Important instructions for
safety and environment 6
1.1 General safety.....................6
1.1.1 HC warning..........................9
1.1.2 For products with a water
dispenser....................................10
1.2 Intended use......................10
1.3 Children's safety ...............11
1.4 Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of the
Waste Product: ..........................11
1.5 Compliance with RoHS
Directive:.....................................11
1.6 Package information.........11
2. Your Refrigerator 12
3. Installation 13
3.1 Appropriate installation
location .......................................13
3.2 Installing the plastic
wedges........................................14
3.3 Electrical connection ........14
3.4 Illumination lamp..............14
3.5 Reversing the doors..........15
4. Preparation 16
4.1 Things to be done for energy
saving..........................................16
4.2 Initial use...........................17
5. Operating the product 18
5.1 Control panel and display.18
5.2 Dual cooling system..........20
5.3 Freezing fresh food...........20
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food.........20
5.5 Placing the food ................22
5.6 Deep-freeze information ..22
5.7 Open door warning ...........23
5.8 Recommendations for
freshfood compartment .............23
6. Maintenance and cleaning 24
6.1 Avoiding bad odours..........24
6.2 Protecting the plastic
surfaces .....................................24
7. Troubleshooting 25

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Please read this manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants
and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will
provide you an effective service
For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your
product before using it and keep it at hand for future references.
The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.
Will help you use your appliance in a fast and safe way.
Read the manual before installing and operating your product.
Follow the instructions, especially those for safety.
Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product.
Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.
Symbols and their descriptions
This instruction manual contains the following symbols:
CImportant information
or useful usage tips.
A
Warning against
dangerous conditions
for life and property.
BWarning against
electric voltage.
Packaging materials
of the product are
manufactured from
recyclable materials
in accordance with our
National Environment
Regulations.

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1. Safety and environment instructions
This section provides the safety
instructions necessary to
prevent the risk of injury and
material damage. Failure to
observe these instructions will
invalidate all types of product
warranty.
Intended use
AWARNING:
Keep ventilation openings, in
the appliance enclosure or in
the built-instructure, clear of
obstruction.
AWARNING:
Do not use mechanical devices
or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
AWARNING:
Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
AWARNING:
Do not use electrical
appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of
the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar
applications such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working
environments;
– farm houses and by clients
in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type
environments;
– catering and similar non-retail
applications.
1.1. General safety
• This product should not
be used by persons with
physical, sensory and mental
disabilities, without sufficient
knowledge and experience
or by children. The device
can only be used by such
persons under supervision
and instruction of a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should not be
allowed to play with this
device.
• In case of malfunction,
unplug the device.
• After unplugging, wait at
least 5 minutes before
plugging in again.
• Unplug the product when not
in use.
• Do not touch the plug with
wet hands! Do not pull the
cable to plug off, always hold
the plug.
• Do not plug in the refrigerator
if the socket is loose.
• Unplug the product during
installation, maintenance,
cleaning and repair.
• If the product will not be
used for a while, unplug the
product and remove any food
inside.
• Do not use the product when
the compartment with circuit
cards located on the upper
back part of the product
(electrical card box cover) (1)
is open.

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• Do not use steam or steamed
cleaning materials for
cleaning the refrigerator and
melting the ice inside. Steam
may contact the electrified
areas and cause short circuit
or electric shock!
• Do not wash the product by
spraying or pouring water on
it! Danger of electric shock!
• In case of malfunction, do not
use the product, as it may
cause electric shock. Contact
the authorised service before
doing anything.
• Plug the product into an
earthed socket. Earthing
must be done by a qualified
electrician.
• If the product has LED
type lighting, contact the
authorised service for
replacing or in case of any
problem.
• Do not touch frozen food with
wet hands! It may adhere to
your hands!
• Do not place liquids in bottles
and cans into the freezer
compartment. They may
explode.
• Place liquids in upright
position after tightly closing
the lid.
• Do not spray flammable
substances near the product,
as it may burn or explode.
• Do not keep flammable
materials and products with
flammable gas (sprays, etc.)
in the refrigerator.
• Do not place containers
holding liquids on top of the
product. Splashing water on
an electrified part may cause
electric shock and risk of fire.
• Exposing the product to rain,
snow, sunlight and wind
will cause electrical danger.
When relocating the product,
do not pull by holding the
door handle. The handle may
come off.
• Take care to avoid trapping
any part of your hands or
body in any of the moving
parts inside the product.
• Do not step or lean on the
door, drawers and similar
parts of the refrigerator. This
will cause the product to fall
down and cause damage to
the parts.
• Take care not to trap the
power cable.
1.1.1 HC warning
If the product comprises a
cooling system using R600a
gas, take care to avoid
damaging the cooling system

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and its pipe while using and
moving the product. This gas
is flammable. If the cooling
system is damaged, keep the
product away from sources
of fire and ventilate the room
immediately.
CThe label on the inner left
side indicates the type of gas used
in the product.
1.1.2 For models with
water dispenser
• Pressure for cold water inlet
shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2
bar). If your water pressure
exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), use
a pressure limiting valve in
your mains system. If you
do not know how to check
your water pressure, ask for
the help of a professional
plumber.
• If there is risk of water
hammer effect in your
installation, always
use a water hammer
prevention equipment in
your installation. Consult
Professional plumbers if you
are not sure that there is no
water hammer effect in your
installation.
• Do not install on the hot
water inlet. Take precautions
against of the risk of
freezing of the hoses. Water
temperature operating
interval shall be 33°F (0.6°C)
minimum and 100°F (38°C)
maximum.
• Use drinking water only.
1.2. Intended use
• This product is designed for
home use. It is not intended
for commercial use.
• The product should be used
to store food and beverages
only.
• Do not keep sensitive
products requiring controlled
temperatures (vaccines,
heat sensitive medication,
medical supplies, etc.) in the
refrigerator.
• The manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for any
damage due to misuse or
mishandling.
• Original spare parts will
be provided for 10 years,
following the product
purchasing date.
1.3 Child safety
• Keep packaging materials
out of children’s reach.
• Do not allow the children to
play with the product.
• If the product’s door
comprises a lock, keep the
key out of children’s reach.
1.4 Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing
of the Waste Product
This product complies
with EU WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU). This
product bears a
classification symbol for
waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).

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This product has been
manufactured with high quality
parts and materials which can
be reused and are suitable for
recycling. Do not dispose of
the waste product with normal
domestic and other wastes at the
end of its service life. Take it to the
collection center for the recycling
of electrical and electronic
equipment. Please consult your
local authorities to learn about
these collection centers.
1.5 Compliance with
RoHS Directive
This product complies with EU
WEEE Directive (2011/65/EU).
It does not contain harmful and
prohibited materials specified in
the Directive.
1.6 Package information
Packaging materials of the product
are manufactured from recyclable
materials in accordance with our
National Environment Regulations.
Do not dispose of the packaging
materials together with the
domestic or other wastes. Take
them to the packaging material
collection points designated by the
local authorities.

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C
Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not
match the product exactly. If the subject parts are not
included in the product you have purchased, then those parts
are valid for other models.
2. Your Refrigerator
1. Butter & Cheese sections
2. Adjustable door shelves
3. Egg tray
4. Shelter wire
5. Bottle shelf
6. Adjustable front feet
7. Freezer compartment
8. Chiller
9. Chiller cover and glass
10. Adjustable shelves
11. Control panel and display
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3. Installation
To make the product ready for
use, make sure that the electricity
installation is appropriate before
calling the Authorised Service
Agent. If not, call a qualified
electrician to have any necessary
arrangements carried out.
C
Preparation of the
location and electrical
installation at the place
of installation is under
customer's responsibility.
B
Product must not be
plugged in during
installation. Otherwise,
there is the risk of death
or serious injury!
B
WARNING: Manufacturer
shall not be held liable for
damages that may arise
from procedures carried
out by unauthorised
persons.
A
WARNING: Prior to
installation, visually
check if the product has
any defects on it. If so,
do not have it installed.
Damaged products cause
risks for your safety.
C
Make sure that the power
cable is not pinched or
crushed while pushing
the product into its place
after installation or
cleaning procedures.
3.1 Appropriate
installation location
A
WARNING: If the door
of the room where the
product will be placed
is too small for the
product to pass, then the
product's doors must be
removed and the product
must be turned aside to
pass it through.
• Choose a place at where
you would use the product
comfortably.
• Install the product at least 30
cm away from heat sources
such as hobs, ovens, heater
cores and stoves and at least 5
cm away from electrical ovens.
Product must not be subjected
to direct sun light and kept in
humid places after installation.
• Appropriate air ventilation
must be provided around your
product in order to achieve an
efficient operation. If
the product is to be placed in a
recess in the wall, pay attention
to leave at least 5 cm distance
with the ceiling and side walls.
• Do not place the product on
the materials such as rugs or
carpets.
• Place the product on an even
floor surface to prevent jolts.
• Your product can operate in
ambient temperatures between
-15°C to +43°C.
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If two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
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3.4 Illumination lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator,
call your AuthorisedService.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance
is not suitable for household room
illumination. The intended purpose
of this lamp is to assist the user to
place foodstuffs in the refrigerator/
freezer in a safe and comfortable
way.
The lamps used in this appliance
have to withstand extreme physical
conditions such as temperatures
below -20 °C.
(only chest and upright freezer)
3.2 Installing the
plastic wedges
Plastic wedges are used to create
the distance for the air circulation
between the product and the rear
wall. Insert the 2 plastic wedges
onto the rear ventilation cover as
illustrated in the figure. To install
the wedges, remove the screws
on the product and use the screws
given in the same pouch with the
wedges.
3.3 Electrical connection
Connect the product to a grounded
outlet protected by a fuse
complying with the values in the
rating plate. Our company shall
not be liable for any damages that
will arise when the product is used
without grounding in accordance
with the local regulations.
• Electrical connection
must comply with national
regulations.
• Power cable plug must be within
easy reach after installation.
• The voltage and allowed fuse or
breaker protection are specified
in the Rating Plate which is
affixed to interior of the product.
If the current value of the fuse
or breaker in the house does
not comply with the value in the
rating plate, have a qualified
electrician install a suitable
fuse.
• The specified voltage must be
equal to your mains voltage.
• Do not make connections via
extension cables or multi-plugs.
B
WARNING: Damaged
power cable must
be replaced by the
Authorised Service
Agents.
B
WARNING: If the
product has a failure, it
should not be operated
unless it is repaired by
the Authorised Service
Agent! There is the risk
of electric shock!

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3.5 Reversing the doors
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4. Preparation
4.1 Things to be done
for energy saving
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Connecting the product
to electric energy saving
systems is risky as it may
cause damage on the
product.
• Do not leave the doors of your
refrigerator open for a long
time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks in
your refrigerator.
• Do not overload the refrigerator.
Cooling capacity will fall when
the air circulation inside is
hindered.
• Do not place the refrigerator in
places subject to direct sunlight.
Install the product at least 30
cm away from heat sources
such as hobs, ovens, heater
cores and stoves and at least 5
cm away from electrical ovens.
• Pay attention to store your
food in refrigerator in closed
containers.
• You can load maximum
amount of food to the
freezer compartment of the
refrigerator by removing the
freezer compartment drawers.
Declared energy consumption
value of the refrigerator was
determined with the freezer
compartment drawers
removed,except if available
bottom drawer and with
maximum amount of food
loaded.
• There is no risk in using a
shelf or drawer suitable for the
shapes and sizes of the foods to
be frozen.
• Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both provide
energy saving and preserve the
food quality.
• The baskets/drawers that
are provided with the chill
compartment must always be in
use for low energy consumption
and for better storage
conditions.
• Food contact with the
temperature sensor in the
freezer compartment may
increase energy consumption of
the appliance. Thus any contact
with the sensor(s) must be
avoided.
CThe ambient temperature
of the room where you
install the refrigerator
should at least be
-15°C. Operating your
refrigerator under colder
conditions than this is not
recommended.
CInside of your refrigerator
must be cleaned
thoroughly.
CIf two coolers are to be
installed side by side,
there should be at least
4 cm distance between
them.
• Do not block the freezer fan grill
by placing foods in front.There
must always be left minimum
3 cm open distance in front of
the freezer fan grill to allow
neceserray air flow to freeze the
compartment efficiently.

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4.2 Initial use
Before starting to use the product,
check that all preparations are
made in accordance with the
instructions in sections "Important
instructions for safety and
environment" and "Installation".
• Clean the interior of the
refrigerator as recommended in
the “Maintenance and cleaning”
section. Check that inside of it is
dry before operating it.
• Plug the refrigerator into the
grounded wall outlet. When
the door is opened the interior
illumination will turn on.
• Run the refrigerator without
putting any food for 6 hours
and do not open its door unless
certainly required.
CYou will hear a noise
when the compressor
starts up. The liquids and
gases sealed within the
refrigeration system may
also give rise to noise,
even if the compressor
is not running and this is
quite normal.
CFront edges of the
refrigerator may feel
warm. This is normal.
These areas are designed
to be warm to avoid
condensation.
CFor energy efficiency, it
is recommmended to
remove top shelf and
load food on the shelf
below.Net volume of your
appliance is declared
without top two flaps and
the top shelf in place.
Place two ice pack ( if
provided ) directly on the
top of frozen food to be
stored on top shelf
CIn some models, the
instrument panel
automatically turns off
5 minutes after the door
has closed. It will be
reactivated when the door
has opened or pressed on
any key.

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5.1 Control panel and display
5. Operating the product
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1-On/Off function
Press the On/Off button for 3
seconds to turn off or turn on the
fridge.
2-Quick Fridge Function
When you press Quick Fridge
button, the temperature of the
compartment will be colder than
the adjusted values.
This function can be used for food
placed in the fridge compartment
and required to be cooled down
rapidly.
If you want to cool large amounts
of fresh food, it is recommended to
active this feature before putting
the food into the fridge. Quick
Fridge indicator will remain lit
when the Quick Fridge function is
enabled. To cancel this function
press Quick Fridge button again.
Quick Fridge indicator will turn off
and return to its normal settings.
If you do not cancel it, Quick Fridge
will cancel itself automatically
after 2 hours or when the fridge
compartment reaches to the
required temperature. This
function is not recalled when
power restores after a power
failure.
C
Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not
match the product exactly. If the subject parts are not
included in the product you have purchased, then those parts
are valid for other models.
3-Vacation Function
Press the Quick Fridge\Vacation
button for
3 seconds to activate Vacation
function.
"--" icon comes on when the
function is active. Function is
deactivated by pressing the same
button for 3 seconds again or by
pressing Fridge set button.
4-Fridge Set Function
This function allows you to
make the fridge compartment
temperature setting. Press this
button to set the temperature of
the fridge compartment to 8°, 7 °,
6 °, 5 °, 4 °, 3 ° or 2 ° respectively.
5-Off Indicator
Off Indicator lits when the fridge is
"Off" mode.
6-Quick Fridge Indicator
This icon lits when the Quick
Fridge function is active.
7-Fridge Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for
the Fridge Compartment.
8-Vacation Indicator
This icon lits when the Vacation
function is active.

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9-High Temperature Error /
Warning Indicator
This icon comes on during high
temperature failures and error
warnings.
10-Economic Usage Indicator
Economic Usage Indicator turns on
when the Freezer Compartment
is set to -18°C. Economic Usage
Indicator turns off when the Quick
Fridge or Quick Freeze function is
selected.
11-Freezer Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for
the Freezer Compartment.
12-Eco-Extra Indicator
Eco-Extra Indicator lits when the
Eco Extra function is active.
13-Quick Freeze Indicator
This indicator lits when the Quick
Freezer function is active.
14-Freezer Set Function
This function allows you to
make the freezer compartment
temperature setting. Press this
button to set the temperature
of the freezer compartment to
-18, -19,-20,-21, -22,-23 and -24
respectively.
15-Quick Freeze Function
Quick Freeze indicator turns on
when the Quick Freeze function is
on. To cancel this function press
Quick Freeze button again. Quick
Freeze indicator will turn off and
return to its normal settings. If
you do not cancel it, Quick Freeze
will cancel itself automatically
after 4 hours or when the freezer
compartment reaches to the
required temperature.
If you want to freeze large
amounts of fresh food, press
the Quick Freeze button before
putting the food into the freezer
compartment. If you press the
Quick Freeze button repeatedly
with short intervals, the electronic
circuit protection will be activated
immediately.
This function is not recalled when
power restores after a power
failure.
16-Eco-Extra (Special Economic
Usage) Function
Press the Quick Freeze\Eco Extra
button for 3 seconds to activate the
Eco Extra Function. Refrigerator
will start operating in the most
economic mode at least 6 hours
later and the economic usage
indicator will turn on when the
function is active. Press the Quick
Freeze button for 3 seconds
again to deactivate the Eco Fuzzy
Function.
17-Alarm Off
When the fridge door is opened for
2 minutes or when there a sensor
failure, a sound alarm turns
on. Alarm can be turned off by
pressing "Alarm Off" button.
Sensor failure alarm will not sound
till power failure. If you close the
door and then open again "Door
open alarm" will be activated again
after 2 minutes later .

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5.2 Dual cooling system
Your refrigerator is equipped with
three separate cooling systems to
cool the fresh food compartment,
frozen food compartment and
multi zone compartment. Thus,
air and odour in the fresh food
compartment and frozen food
compartment do not get mixed.
Thanks to these two separate
cooling systems, cooling speed
is much higher then other
refrigerators. Also additional
power saving is provided since
the defrosting is performed
individually.
5.3 Freezing fresh food
• Wrap the food or place them in a
covered container before putting
them in the refrigerator.
• Hot food and beverages
must cool down to the room
temperature before putting
them in the refrigerator.
• The food that you want to freeze
must be fresh and in good
quality.
• Divided the food into portions
according to your family’s daily
or meal based consumption
needs.
• Pack the food in an airtight
manner to prevent them from
drying even if they are going to
be stored for a short time.
• Materials to be used for
packaging must be tear-proof
and resistant to cold, humidity,
odour, oils and acids and they
must also be airtight. Moreover,
they must be well closed and
they must be made from easy-
to-use materials that are
suitable for deep-freezers.
• Frozen food must be used
immediately after they are
thawed and they should never
be re-frozen.
• Do not freeze too large
quantities of food at one time.
The quality of the food is best
preserved when it is frozen right
through to the core as quickly as
possible.
• Placing warm food into the
freezer compartment causes
the cooling system to operate
continuously until the food is
frozen solid.
5.4 Recommendations for
preserving the frozen food
• Frozen food that you have
purchased should be stored in
accordance with the frozen food
manufacturer's instructions for
a
( 4 star) frozen food storage
compartment.
• Note the following to ensure
that the high quality achieved by
the frozen food manufacturer
and the food retailer is
maintained:
1. Put packets in the freezer
as quickly as possible after
purchase.

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2. Make sure that contents of
the package are labelled
and dated.
3. Check whether the "Use
By" and "Best Before"
dates on the packaging are
exceed or not.
Freezer
Compartment
Setting
Fridge
Compartment
Setting
Explanations
-18°C 4°C This is the normal recommended
setting.
-20, -24 or -24°C 4°C These settings are recommended when the ambient
temperature exceeds 30°C.
Quick Freeze 4°C
Use when you wish to freeze
your food in a short time. Your
refrigerator will return to its
previous mode when the process
is over.
-18°C or colder 2°C
Use these settings if you think
that your fridge compartment
is not cold enough because of
the hot ambient conditions or
frequent opening and closing of
the door.
-18°C or colder Quick Fridge
Use this function when you
place too much into the fridge
compartment or when you need
to cool your food quickly. It is
recommended that you activate
Quick Fridge function 4-8 hours
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5.5 Placing the food
Freezer
compartment
shelves
Various frozen
food such as meat,
fish, ice cream,
vegetables and etc.
Egg holder Egg
Fridge
compartment
shelves
Food in pans,
covered plates and
closed containers
Fridge
compartment
door shelves
Small and
packaged food or
beverage (such as
milk, fruit juice,
beer and etc.)
Crisper Vegetables and
fruits
Fresh zone
compartment
Delicatessen
products (cheese,
butter, salami and
etc.)
5.6 Deep-freeze information
Food must be frozen as rapidly as
possible when they are put in a
refrigerator in order to keep them
in good quality.
It is possible to preserve the food
for a long time only at -18°C or
lower temperatures.
You can keep the freshness of
food for many months (at -18°C or
lower temperatures in the deep
freeze).
CDivided the food into
portions according to
your family’s daily or
meal based consumption
needs.
CPack the food in an
airtight manner to prevent
them from drying even
if they are going to be
stored for a short time.
• Materials necessary for
packaging:
• Cold resistant adhesive tape
• Self adhesive label
• Rubber rings
• Pen
Materials to be used for packaging
the foodstuff must be tear-proof
and resistant to cold, humidity,
odour, oils and acids.
Foods to be frozen should not be
allowed to come in contact with the
previously frozen items to prevent
them from getting thawed partially.
CFrozen food must be used
immediately after they are
thawed and they should
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5.7 Open door warning
An audio warning will be given
when the fridge or freezer
compartment door of your product
is left open for a certain period of
time. This audio warning signal
will mute when any button on the
indicator is pressed or when the
door is closed.
5.8 Recommendations for
freshfood compartment
* OPTIONAL
• Please do not let any foodstuff
to come to contact with the
temperature sensor in freshfood
compartment.In order to maintain
freshfood compartment at ideal
storage temperature, the sensor
must not be blocked by fodstuffs.
• Do not place hot foodstuff in your
appliance.