USE
Cleaning the interiorFreezing fresh food
Before using the appliance for the first time, washThe 4-star compartment is suitable for
the interior and all internal accessories with luke-long term storage of commercially frozen food, and
warm water and some neutral soap so as to removefor freezing fresh food.
the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dryTo freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change
thoroughly.
the setting of the thermostat knob.
However, for a quicker freezing operation, turn the
Do not use detergents or abrasive pow-thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but remem-
ber tha, in this condition, the refrigertor compart-
ders, as these will damage the finish.ment temperature might drop brlow 0!C. If this
occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting.
Operation
Place the food to be frozen on the upper compart-
Insert the power supply plug into the nearest wallment.
socket. Open the door and turn the thermostat
Storage of frozen food
knob, clockwise, beyond the OO� (STOP) position.
To turn off the refrigerator, turn the thermostat knobWhen first starting-up or after a period out of use,
to the �OE position.before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run at least two hours on the coldest
Temperature regulationsetting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal
operating position.
The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob towardImportant
lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob
towards higher settings.If there is a power failure when food is in the
However, the exact setting should be chosen keep-freezer, do not open the door of the freezer com-
partment. The frozen food will not be affected if
ing in mind that the temperature inside the refrigera-the power cut is of short duration (up to 6-8
tor depends on:
hours) and the freezer compartment is full, oth-
Y room temperature;erwise, it is recommended that the food should
Y how often the door is opened;be used within a short time (a temperature
increase of the frozen food shortens its safe
Y the quantity of food stored;storage period).
Y location of appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
Importantfor the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
If the ambient temperature is high or the appli-water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
ance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set toDo not use metallic instruments to remove the
the lowest temperatures, it may run continuous-trays from the freezer.
ly causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this
case the dial must be set to a higher tempera-
ture to allow automatic defrosting and thereforeThawing
reduced energy consumption.Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
Fresh food refrigerationroom temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.
To obtain the best performance:
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
Y do not store warm food or evaporating liquids indirectly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will
the refrigerator;
take longer.
Y do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a
strong flavour.
Y Position food so that air can circulate freely
round it.
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