water ices, if consumed immediately afterfrom the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
removal from the freezer compartment, can pos-possible time;
sibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; not open the door frequently or leave it open
it is advisable to show the freezing-in date onlonger than absolutely necessary.
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
the storage time;cannot be refrozen.
do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they maythe food manufacturer.
burst.
Freezing Calendar
Hints for storage of frozen foodThe symbols show different types of frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in months for the
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper
or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid
make sure that the commercially frozen food-
depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating
stuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with
be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
high fat content.
MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying outInterior light
any maintenance operation.
The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment
Warningcan be reached as follows:
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling- unscrew the light cover securing screw.
unit; maintenance and recharging must therfore only
- unhook the moving part as shown in the figure.
be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
If the light does not come on when the
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonatedoor is open, check that it is screwed into place
of soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.properly. If it still does not light up, change the
bulb. The rating is shown on the light bulb cover.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compres-
sor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a
vacuum cleaner. This operstion will improve the per-
formance of the appliance and save electricity con-
sumption.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to pre-
vent unpleasant smells.
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