INSTALLATIONHINTS
Hints for refrigeration" the symbols on the drawers show different types of
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frozen goods.
Attention Useful hints:
The appliance should be installed well away fromThe numbers indicate storage times in months for the
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, directIt must be possible to disconnect the appliance fromMeat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and placeappropriate types of frozen goods.Whether the
sunlight etc.the mains power supply; the plug must therefore beon the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is
easily accessible after installation.valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-
For building into kitchen units follow the special
For safety, store in this way only one or two days
treating before freezing;
Building-in instructions given.
at the most.
" do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
burst.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
Shelf holders
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
Hints for storage of frozen food
Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers thatprovided.
make it possible to secure the shelves duringTo obtain the best performance from this appliance,
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in
transportation.you should:
special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
To remove them proceed as follows:foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as" make sure that the commercially frozen
possible.foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
Raise the shelf from the back, push it in the direction
of the arrow until it is freed and remove the retainers.Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should" be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
possible time;
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator." not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
Hints for freezing" Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:" Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
Electrical connectionthe food manufacturer.
" the maximum quantity of food which can be
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage andfrozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
frequency shown on the serial number plate
" the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage
food to be frozen should be added during this
can vary by ?6% of the rated voltage.
period;
For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized" only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
auto-transformer must be used.cleaned, foodstuffs;
The appliance must be earthed." prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
The power supply cable plug is provided with a
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
contact for this purpose.
required;
If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed,
" wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
connect the appliance to a separate earth in
and make sure that the packages are airtight;
compliance with current regulations, consulting a
specialist technician." do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if
temperature of the latter;
the above safety precautions are not observed.
" lean foods store better and longer than fatty
This appliance complies with the following
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
E.E.C. Directives:
" water ices, if consumed immediately after
- 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference
removal from the freezer compartment, can
suppression.
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
" it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
subsequent modifications;
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagneticthe storage time;
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
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