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Cleaning the interior Freezing fresh food
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash theThe 4-star compartment ( ) is suitable for
interior and all internal accessories with lukewarmlong term storage of commercially frozen food and for
water and some neutral soap so as to remove thefreezing fresh food.
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.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as theseHowever, for a quicker freezing operation, turn the
will damage the finish.thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but remember
that, in this condition, the refrigerator compartment
temperature might drop below 0!C. If this occurs
reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting.
Starting-up
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Storage of frozen food
Open the door and turn the thermostat control knob,
to be found on the upper right hand side of the inner
compartment, clockwise beyond position �OE (OFF)When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let the
to start the appliance.
appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest
setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal
operating position.
Temperature control
Important
Temperature adjustment is obtained by turning theIf there is a power failure when food is in
thermostat knob clockwise until its pointer coincidesthe freezer, do not open the door of the
with the required setting.freezer compartment. The frozen food will
not be affected if the power cut is of short
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
The minimum setting (least cold) is represented byduration (up to 12 hours) and the freezer
compartment is full, otherwise, it is
the lowest number and the maximum setting (coldest)recommended that the food should be used
by the highest number. In any case, bear in mind that
the temperature can be either increased (warmer) bywithin a short time (a temperature increase
of the frozen food shortens its safe storage
turning the thermostat knob anticlockwise orperiod).
decreased (colder) by turning it clockwise.
The thermostat knob setting should be adjusted
depending on the inner temperature of theThawing
refrigerator, which, in turn, depends on a number of
factors, such as: the ambient temperature, the
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
number of times the door is opened, the quantity ofbe thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room
food stored and the location of the appliance.temperature, depending on the time available for this
Warningoperation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
If the ambient temperature is high, the
thermostat knob is on the coldest settingfrom the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
(higher numbers) and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run
Ice-cube productioncontinuously, causing frost or ice to form
on the evaporator. If this happens, turn the
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for
knob to a warmer setting (lower numbers)
the production of ice-cubes.to allow automatic defrosting and so a
saving in electricity consumption.Fill these trays with water, then put them in the
freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove
the trays from the freezer.
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