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Storage of frozen foodsthis way is not covered by the guarantee.
- Clean the inside of the freezer with a solution of bicarbonate of
The maximum available volume for the storage of frozensoda in warm water (never use abrasives, detergents or soaps).
foods is obtained by removing all baskets, except the bottom
- Rinse and dry carefully.
basket and the relevant separator.- Clean the outside of the freezer with a soft damp cloth.
The load line on the side liner, indicates the max. load limit.- Replace the baskets.
For appliances provided with flaps, the load line is delimitated
- Reconnect the appliance to the mains and switch on the fast
by them.freeze facility.
When buying frozen foods, please ensure that the package orIf your appliance is fitted with exterior thermometer, the yel-
wrapper is intact, otherwise the food may deteriorate. If a
low pilot lamp switches on and the red pilot lamp flashes.
package bulges or sags or has spots of moisture on ti, it mayWhen the red pilot lamp goes off and the first three green
not have been kept cold enough and the contents may havelamps light up, reload the food in the freezer. If your applian-
lost their original quality.
ce is not fitted with exterior thermometer, the red, green and
When buying frozen foods, it is suggested to use thermal bagsyellow lamps switch on. When the red lamp goes off, reload
or cold boxes. They should be the last purchases made andthe food in the freezer.
should be well wrapped in newspaper.
When home, store them in the freezer with the least possible- After 24 hours, switch off the fast freeze facility.
Attention: Any temperature rise of frozen foods during de-
delay.frosting, may shorten their storage life.
Any appreciable rise in temperature of commercially pre-
packaged frozen foods after purchase may shorten their stora-
ge life indicated on the package.
Store commercially frozen food for the time indicated by theMaintenance and cleaning
manufacturer.A periodic and proper maintenance will ensure a longer life to
your appliance. When carrying out cleaning operations or
maintenance, always disconnect the appliance from the
Thawingmains supply. Periodically clean the inside of the compart-
ment with a solution of warm water and vinegar. Rinse and
Here are some basic suggestions:dry carefully. Never use detergents or abrasives.
Raw vegetables: do not thaw - put straight into boiling waterPeriodically clean the door gasket with water and rinse care-
and cook as usual.
fully. Avoid soiling the door gasket with oil or grease.
Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator without unwrap-Clean the outside of the appliance with a sponge dampened
ping them. Before cooking, leave at room temperature for so-in lukewarm water. Dry with a soft cloth.
me hours.
Periodically clean the condenser (Fig. 12) with a vacuum-clea-
(small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook directly.ner. After the cleaning or maintenance operation, reconnect
Fish: thaw in the refrigerator without unwrapping or cook di-the appliance to the mains.
rectly before being completely thawed.
Previously cooked food: re-heat in the oven without remov-
ing from its aluminium container.
Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator.Hints for holidays
If you plan to be away for a long time: disconnect the applian-
ce from the mains supply, empty and clean the inside. Leave
Calendarsthe door open to prevent the appliance from smelling musty.
If you plan to be away for a short time: let the appliance ope-
If your appliance is fitted with an exterior calendar holderrate normally.
(Fig. 8), stick the self-adhesive numbers on the indicators deli-To disconnect the appliance temporarily, turn the thermostat
vered in the accessory bag and on the calendar labels.
control knob to position O O.
Fit the indicators on the baskets front. It will then be possible
to mark on the labels the list of the food contained in the
drawer with the purchasing or freezing-in date.
Energy saving hints
If your appliance is fitted with interior label-holder, fix them on
the freezer baskets (Fig. 9). You can write on the labels sup-You can save energy to operate your appliance.
plied the list of the food contained in the drawer with the pur-- Check the door gaskets.
chasing or freezing-in date.- Ensure that the appliance is level to facilitate door closing.
- Periodically clean the grids of the freezer compartment of your
appliance. Do not use sharp or cutting instruments. Defrost it
Defrostingwhen the frost reaches a 3 mm thickness.
- Periodically clean the condenser.
The quantity of frost which builds-up on the freezer walls de-- Open the door only when necessary. Close it immediately after
pends on the frequency of door opening.
Generally you will need to defrost two or three times a yearremoving foods.
- Do not set the thermostat control knob to extremely cold posi-
when the layer of frost is about 3/16" - 3 mm thick.tions: you waste energy.
Defrost, preferably, when the food stored is minimum.
Periodically scrape the ice off, avoid using a sharp or cutting- Make sure that the freezer is not installed near a heat source
such as cookers, radiators, water heater or to direct sunlight.
instrument.
To avoid the food thawing out during defrosting, switch on
the fast freeze facility 24 hours before starting to defrost.
Service
Then proceed as follows:
- Disconnect the freezer from the mains supply (Fig. 10).The incorrect operation of the appliance is not always due to a
- Remove the food, wrap them in several layers of newspaperfault, but it may also result from poor installation or usage.
and place them into the refrigerator. Alternatively, put them inTo prevent unnecessary service calls for which you will be
a cardboard box in a cool place.charged, we suggest you consult this trouble-shooting guide.
- Take out the drain situated at the bottom front part of the1) If the red light is on continuously or flashing, tempe-
appliance, and place a tray to collect the defrost water underrature is too high. Check that:
it (Fig. 11).- the door is properly closed
- Remove the baskets and leave the door open.- the thermostat control knob is on the correct setting (see
- Do not try to remove the ice with sharp instruments,chapter "Adjusting the temperature")
electric heaters or similar devices. Any damage caused in- the freezer is not near a heat source
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