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ADJUSTMENT OF THE TEMPERATUREFish: Thaw in the refrigerator without unwrapping or cook di-
rectly before being completely thawed.
The thermostat (Fig. 1) controls the temperature inside the
Previously cooked food: Re-heat in the oven without remo-
appliance. Position indicates that the operation of applianceving from its aluminium container.
is interrupted. The ideal storage temperature of frozen food
Fruit: Thaw in the refrigerator.
for a long time is -18!C. In normal ambient conditions (tempe-DEFROSTING (Fig. 7)
rature between +20!C and +25!C), we suggest you adjust the
Generally you need to defrost two or three times a year when
thermostat control knob to a middle position. To obtain colderthe layer of frost reaches a 3 mm thickness. We suggest you pe-
or warmer temperatures than -18!C, turn the thermostat con-riodically remove the frost from the freezing plate by means of a
trol knob to the highest or lowest setting respectively. We re-plastic scraper. Avoid using sharp or cutting instruments.
mind you that internal temperatures are affected by the locationDefrosting should be carried out when the quantity of food sto-
of the appliance, the temperature of the surrounding air, the
red is minimum. If the appliance is not emply, to avoid the food
frequency of the door opening. The setting of the thermostatthawing out during defrosting, switch on the fast freeze facility
may have to be varied to allow for these factors. To check thesome hours prior to defrosting so that the food stored reaches
temperature of the food stored, place the thermometer (if deli-the coldest temperature. Wrap the frozen food into several
vered) under the food; if it is placed on the food it will indicatelayers of newspaper (or in a cover) and place them in the refri-
the temperature of the air which does not correspond to that ofgerator or in a cool place. Adjust the thermostat control knob to
the food stored.
position , disconnect the appliance from the mains and leave
the door open. Remove the baskets by pulling forward and up.
USE OF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENTDo not use commercial defrosting products as they could con-
tain dangerous components. At completion of defrosting, clean
This appliance is equipped with an acoustic alarm which
sounds when the door is left open. In case of prolonged doorand dry the appliance carefully. Reconnect the freezer to the
mains supply and switch on the fast freeze facility. Reload the
opening, to stop the alarm pull switch (6) (Fig.1).freezer with the frozen food. Two hours after the red control
lamp switches off, switch off the fast freeze switch.
FREEZING IN (Fig. 6)
The amount of fresh food which can be frozen in a 24 hours
period at an ambient temperature of +25! C is stated on theMAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
rating plate (Fig. 5).A periodic and proper maintenance will ensure a longer life to
- To freeze the maximum quantity of foods allowed, switch on
your appliance. Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply
the fast freeze facility (4) (yellow light on) 24 h prior to loadingbefore any intervention (Fig. 8). Clean periodically the appliance
the foods, which should be positioned directly on the gridwith a solution of water and vinegar (Fig. 9). Rinse and dry tho-
without using the baskets.roughly. Never use abrasive or detergents. Clean periodically the
At completion of the freezing-in operation, switch off the fast
door gasket with water and dry carefully. Avoid soiling the door
freeze facility (yellow light off).gasket with oil or other grease which could damage it. After
- The freezing-in time diminishes for loads less than the maximum.
cleaning, reconnect the appliance to the mains supply.
- Very small loads can be frozen without switching on the fast
freeze facility.HINTS FOR HOLIDAYS (Fig. 13)
Do not store warm foods in the freezer. Never re-freeze par-If you plan to be away for a long time, disconnect the appliance
tially or completely defrosted foods. from the mains, empty and clean the inside. Leave the door
Prepare and wrap foods to be frozen in aluminium or plastic
open to prevent the appliance from smelling musty. If you plan
foils or place them in appropriate containers. Label theto be away for a short time, let the appliance operate normally.
packets indicating the freezing-in date and the contents. The
freezer compartment maintains the storage temperature forSERVICE (Fig. 14-15)
15 hours approx. even in case of power failure.
The incorrect operation of the appliance is not always due to a
We suggest however you leave the door closed during this time.
- Fizzy drinks should not be frozen and some products, such asfault but it may also result from poor installation or usage.
To prevent unnecessary service calls for which you will be
flavoured water ices, should not be consumed too cold.
Note: Due to the efficiency of the door seal, it is not alwayscharged, we suggest you consult this trouble-shooting guide.
1. If the red light is on continuously or flashing, the in-
possible to open the freezer door immediately after closing it.
Wait some minutes before trying to open it.ternal temperature is too high. Check that:
- the door is not properly shut (Fig. 13);
PRODUCTION OF ICE CUBES- the thermostat control knob is correctly set (see chapter
OAdjustment of the temperature�);
3/4 fill the ice cube trays with water and place them in the low- the freezer is not near a source of heat;
temperature compartment. If the trays stick to the bottom of
the compartment, do not detach them with sharp or cutting in-- there is a large build up of frost on the inner walls;
- the air flow is not restricted.
struments, which could damage the appliance. Use, if neces-
sary, the handle of a spoon. To allow removal of ice cubesIf your appliance is fitted with a drawer situated on the bot-
tom left hand side (Fig. 14-15), we suggest you remove it and
from plastic trays, bend them slightly.
Attention: Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately afteryou clean the inside with a soft brush.
2. If the compressor functions continuously. Check that:
removal from the low temperature compartment as they may
give rise to cold burns.- the fast freeze switch is turned off;
- the ambient temperature is too warm;
STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD- the door is not being opened too frequently.
3. The appliance is excessively noisy: Check that:
When buying frozen food, it is suggested to use thermal bags or
cold boxes. They should be the last purchases made and should- the appliance is level.
4. The appliance does not operate. Check that:
be well wrapped in newspaper. When home, store them in the
compartment, with the least possible delay. In any case these- the thermostat control knob is not set to position ;
- there is not a power failure;
foods have to be used within the date printed on the packet.- the plug is making good contact with the supply socket;
THAWING- any automatic circuit breakers have tripped or any fuses blown;
- the supply cable is intact (see also Note).
Here are some basic suggestions:
Raw vegetables: Do not thaw - put straight into boiling wa-Note: When replacing a damaged supply cord, be sure the new
ter and cook as usually.cord is correctly clamped. If you have followed this trouble
Meat (large cuts): Thaw in the refrigerator without unwrappingshooting guide and your freezer still does not work properly,
them. Before cooking, leave at room temperature for some hours.get in touch with your Retailer or Service Agent. State clearly
(Small cuts): Thaw at room temperature or cook directly.what is wrong and the type and serial number of your freezer.
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