fresh food, the yellow light ? illuminates. This timeTo remove the drawers, proceed as follows: pull the
drawer out until it comes to a stop, then tilt it upwards
can be shortened, depending on the quantity of food(see figure).
to be frozen. After the time has elapsed place the
food to be frozen in the two top compartments of the
freezer as this is the coldest part; if freezing only a
small amount of food, always use the top
compartment. Once the food is completely frozen
(which could take up to 24 hours) press the fast
freeze button to deactivate the fast freeze mode; the
yellow light ? goes off.
If the quick-freezing function is not ended manually,
the appliance switch off the quick-freezing function
after 52 hours. The yellow light goes out.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartments can be
used for a further freezing operation.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned
foodstuffs.Freezing calendar
Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already
frozen.The following symbols show different types of frozen
During the freezing process, ensure that the freezergoods.
door remains closed.
Frozen food storage
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer hasThe numbers indicate storage times in months for
been out of use for some time, we advise you to runthe appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the
your appliance for at least two hours in the ?fastupper or lower value of the indicated storage time is
freeze? mode before storing frozen food.valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,treating before freezing.
we strongly recommend that you make sure that the
commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately
Thawingstored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that
these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the consumer in the shortest possibleFrozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
time (a temperature increase of the frozen food couldthe fridge or at room temperature depending on the
shorten its storage period).time available. Small food items may even be cooked
from frozen; in this case cooking will take longer.
It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentallyindicated by the producer of the food.
should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrownFinally, do not open the door frequently or leave it
away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and hasopen longer than is absolutely necessary.
not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and
then refrozen.
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.Important
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks
etc.), in the freezer compartment.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer, can possibly result inMaking ice cubes
a low temperature skin burn.
Do not remove items from the freezer if yourThe appliance is provided with a plastic ice cube tray.
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skinFill the tray 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
abrasions or "frost/freezer burns".place it in the freezer. To turn out the ice cubes
simply give the tray a slight twist to release the
If there is a power failure during the storage ofcubes.
frozen food, do not open the door during theNever tray to free an ice tray that is frozen to the
whole time of the power failure. If the freezer isfreezer using a sharp or pointed object.
fully loaded, the frozen food will not be affected
if the power cut is of short duration; otherwise,
it is recommended to consume the food within
a very short time.
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