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Due to the efficacity of the door seal, it is not always possibleProceed as follows:
to open the compartment door immediately after closing it:î Disconnect the appliance from the mains �Fig. 9O.
wait some minutes and then try again.î Remove the ice trays.
î Wrap frozen foods in several layers of newspaper and
FREEZING�INplace them in the refrigerator compartment.
î Remove all the baskets.
The maximum quantity, �in kg.O of foods which may be froî
oî Remove the drain cap.
zen in a 24 h period, at an ambient temperature of 25C, is
indicated on the rating plate �Fig. 6O.î Place a tray under the drain to collect the defrost water
�Fig. 10O.
The freezingîin compartment is situated at the top �Fig. 1
î Leave the compartment door open.
mO.Ifyouneedtofreezeîinlargequantitiesoffoodswesugî
Do not use sharp or cutting instruments. Any damage
gest you push the fast freeze buttond �Fig. 1O �yellow pilot
lampd onO 24 h prior to freezingîin and you leave it on for 24caused by the use of such instruments is not covered by
guarantee. At the completion of defrosting, dry carefully, reî
hours after the introduction of foods.
position the cap and the baskets and reconnect the apî
Please do not modify the position of the thermostat knob.
pliance to the mains. Set the thermostat knob to position 3
Position the foods and remove the refrigerating grids. Do not
forget to switch off buttond at completion of freezingîin. Dofor 4 hours approx., then replace foods in the freezer and adî
just the thermostat knob to its normal operating position.
not store warm foods in the freezer.
Attention: A temperature rise of frozen foods during deî
Do not reîfreeze thawed or partially thawed foods. Refreeze
frosting may shorten their storage life.
them after cooking. Wrap foods in aluminium foils or polyî
thene bags or place them in the appropriate containers.
Label each pack indicating the freezingîin date and the conîMAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
tents. Further detailed information are given in the freezingA periodic and proper maintenance will ensure a longer life
guide provided with the appliance. We remind you that theto your appliance. When carrying out cleaning operations
freezer compartment maintains the correct storage tempeîor maintenance, always disconnect the appliance from
rature for 14/18 hours after a power failure.the mains supply. Periodically clean the inside of the refriî
Some models are provided with cold packs �eutecticsO.gerator and freezer compartments with a sponge dampeî
Place them in the freezingîin compartment in strict contactned in a solution of lukewarm water and vinegar. Rinse and
with the foods to lengthen the storage time up to 32/35dry carefully.
hours in case of a power failure. During this period, we sugîNever use detergents or abrasives. Some appliances are fitî
gest you leave the freezer compartment door closed.ted with a drain filter. To allow a paper waterîflow, clean perî
iodically the filter placed under the drain hose using the
PRODUCTION OF ICE CUBESplastic tool provided with the appliance �Fig. 11O.Clean the
Fill the tray up to 3/4 of their height, then place them in theoutside of the appliance with a sponge dampened in warm
freezingîin compartment.water. Dry carefully with a soft cloth. Periodically clean the
Attention: Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediatelycondenser �Fig. 12O with a vacuumîcleaner.
after removal from the freezer compartment as they may
give rise to ocoldó burns. Do not store glass containers withHINTS FOR HOLIDAYS
liquids �fizzy drinks, waterO in the freezer compartment. OnlyIf youplantobeawayfor alongtime: disconnect the apî
use plastic containers.pliance from the mains supply, empty and clean the inside
of the two compartments. Leave the doors open to prevent
STORAGE OF FROZEN FOODSthe appliance from smelling musty.
When buying deep frozen foods, make sure that wrapper orIf youplantobeawayfor ashort time: let the appliance
packet is intact. If it bulges or sags or has spots of moistureoperate normally.
on it, it may not have been kept cold enough and the conî
tents may have lost their original quality.ENERGY SAVING HINTS
When home, store deep frozen foods in the low temperatureYou can save energy to operate your appliance.
compartment with the least possible delay, as any appreciî
î Check the door gaskets.
able rise in temperature may adulterate their freshness.î Ensure that the appliance is level to facilitate door closing.
Store deep frozen foods no longer than the packet instrucî
î Periodically clean theç compartment of your apî
tions recommend.
pliance. Defrost it when the frost reaches a 3 mm thickness.
î Periodically clean the condenser.
THAWINGî Open the doors only when necessary; close them immeî
Here are some basic suggestions:diately after removing foods.
Raw vegetables: do not thaw, put straight into boiling waterî Do not set the thermostat knob to extremely cold positions;
and cook as usual.you waste energy.
Meat �large cutsO: thaw in the refrigerator compartment wiîî Ensure that the appliance is not installed near a heat
thout unwrapping them. Before cooking, leave at room temîsource such as cookers, radiators, water heater or to direct
perature for some hours, or defrost using your microwave.sunlight.
Please follow the Manufacturers� recommendations.
�small cutsO: thaw at room temperature or cook directly.SERVICE
Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapî
The incorrect operation of the appliance is not always due to
ping or cook directly before being completely thawed.
a fault but it may also result from poor installation or usage.
Previously cooked foods: reîheat in the oven without reî
To prevent unnecessary service calls for which you will be
moving from its aluminium container.
charged, we suggest you consult this troubleîshooting
Fruits: thaw in the refrigerator compartment.
guide.
1. The temperature in the compartments is not cold
DEFROSTING
enough. Check that:
Defrost the appliance once or twice a year, when the layer ofî the doors are properly shut
frost on the walls of the freezer compartment reaches a 3î the thermostats are in the correct position
mm thickness.î the appliance is not too close to a heat source
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