Aligning the furniture housing
Storage of frozen foodThawing
When first starting-up or after a period out of use,Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
before putting the products in the compartment letbe thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
the appliance run for at least two hours on the fastroom temperature, depending on the time available
freeze setting, then turn the thermostat knob to thefor this operation.
normal operating position.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
Important
If there is a power failure when food is in theIce-cube production
freezer, do not open the door of the freezer
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
compartment. The frozen food will not be
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
affected if the power cut is of short duration (up
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
to 6-8 hours) and the freezer compartment is full,
otherwise, it is recommended that the food Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
should be used within a short time (atrays from the freezer.
temperature increase of the frozen food
Detaching the appliance door
shortens its safe storage period).
HINTS
Y The symbols on the drawers show different types
Hints for freezing
of frozen goods.
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
The numbers indicate storage times in months
here are some important hints:
for the appropriate types of frozen goods.
Y the maximum quantity of food which can be Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated
The following installation steps are illustrated onlyfrozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;storage time is valid depends on the quality of
when the door is hinged on the left, please carry outthe foods and pre-treating before freezing.
Y the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
the following installation steps on the opposite side
food to be frozen should be added during thisY do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
as appropriate.
period; etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.
Y prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
Rehinging the door (where necessary)
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantityHints for storage of frozen food
Warning!When changing the side of the door
required;
opening, the appliance may not be connected
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
to the mains. Remove plug from the mainsY wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
you should:
beforehand. and make sure that the packages are airtight;
Y be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
Y do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch foodfrom the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise inpossible time;
temperature of the latter;
Y not open the door frequently or leave it open
Y water ices, if consumed immediately after longer than absolutely necessary.
removal from the freezer compartment, canY Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;cannot be refrozen.
Y it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
the storage time;
MAINTENANCE
Warning
Unplug the appliance before carrying outThis appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
any maintenance operation.unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
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