The freezer compartment, however, will becomeFreezing fresh food
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with a plastic scraper, whenever theThe 4-star compartment is suitable for
thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During thislong term storage of commercially frozen food, and
operation it is not necessary to switch off the powerfor freezing fresh food.
supply or to remove the foodstuffs.To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change
the setting of the thermostat knob with respect to the
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
normal running position.
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
However, for a quicker freezing operation, turn the
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
remember that, in this condition, the refrigerating
as follows:
compartment temperature might drop below 0°C.
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn theIf this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer
thermostat knob to the ?O? setting;setting.
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;Storage of frozen food
3. leave the door open;When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interiorbefore putting the products in the compartment let
thoroughly;the appliance run for at least two hours on the
coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required
normal operating position.
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
6. After two or three hours, reload the previously
removed food into the compartment.Important
Important: In the event of accidental defrosting, for example
due to a power failure, if the power has been off
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
for longer that the value shown in the technical
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
characteristics chart under ?rising time?, the
storage life.
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frostcooked immediately and then refrozen (after
from the evaporator as you could damage it.cooling).
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial
Thawing
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTSfor this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will
If the appliance is not functioning properly, check
? If your appliance is still not working properly aftertake longer.
that:
making the above checks, contact the nearest
? the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mainsservice centre.Ice-cube production
power switch is on;
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
? there is an electricity supply (find out by pluggingapply for it you specify the model and serial number
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
in another appliance);of your appliance which can be found on the
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located
? the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
? If there are water drops on the bottom of the
trays from the freezer.
cabinet, check that the defrost water drain
opening is not obstructed (see ?Defrosting?
section).
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