How to use your
Refrigerator-Freezer
Freezer CompartmentRefrigerator Compartment:
This freezer, is marked , and is suitable
This compartment is for storing drinks and
fresh food products.for freezing fresh foodstuffs and keeping food for
long periods.
The temperature inside is very evenly distribu-
ted. Make sure food does not touch the back
Freezing of foodwall, since behind this surface is where the cold is
generated and food could bee partially frozen.
Freezing should take place as quickly as possible, in a
Also, this can impede the circulation of cold air.maximum of 24 hours. The procedure for this is as
This appliance is provided with an automatic
follows:
defrosting system. Consequently you will someti-
mes notice a thin layer of ice or drops of water on1... Place food on the upper grill
the rear wall.
2... Maintain food for at least 24 hours in that position
? The maximum quantity to be frozen within 24
hours is shown on the ?Rating Plate?, dependingUseful Hints
on the model.
Keeping frozen food
Do not introduce any new food during a free-
zing period.
For optimum consevation, the temperature inside the
freezer compartment must be at least -18°C.
Do not put any newly introduced food for free-
This temperature is adjusted automatically.
Check that the ?Temperature Control? is in a middlezing near to already frozen food.
position. Sometimes it may be necessary (insufficient
ventilation, high roon temperature, frequent openingWrap the food up properly or place it in her-
and closing of the door?) to change the position of themethic recipies before introducing it into the
?Temperature Control?.freezer.
If the appliance should be accidentally switched off by
Do not introduce any hot food into the freezer.
a fault or power cut, take the following precautions:
? Keep the doors closed at all times.Food and drinks of a strong flavour may pass
? Find out how long the stoppage is expected to last.this on to others and affect their flavour. Wrap
them up adequately or put them into tight clo-
Once normal power is restored: sing bags.
A) If the freezer is full and the stoppage has been less
than ?Time for temperature Rise? indicated forFollow the instructions given in the cook books,
freezing books and wrapping utensiles for better
each model in the ?Technical Features? section,
then no damage will have been caused to the food.conservation of food.
B) If the freezer is not full, the cold will be lost more
quickly. If the food has not started to thaw, then
follow the instructions in ?A?.
C) If the food has begun to thaw, use them up as
quickly as possible, or cook them and refreeze
them.
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