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� Label each pack indicating the type of food and the
freezingîin date.
GREEN AND
YELLOW �oEóO� Place the packets in the top freezingîin compartments
BROWN �oLóO
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� At ambient temperatures up to +25C, press the fast
freeze switch �DO �Fig. �DO yellow pilot lamp on, 24 hours
prior to freezeîin foods.
The appliance operates continuously: we recommend, 24
CABLE CLAMP.
hours after introduction of foods, to press switch D to reset
the normal operation. Do not store warm foods in the freezer.
Never reîfreeze partially or totally thawed foods.
PRODUCTION OF ICE CUBES �Fig. 6O
May we suggest that you 3/4 fill the ice cube trays and store
BLUE �oNóO
Connection to aon the upper basket of the freezer.
typical13amp plug
Attention: Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after their removal from the freezer as they may give rise to
For the Republic of Ireland only
ocoldó burns. Do not place liquids in glass containers.
The information given in respect of Great Britain will freî
quently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is alsoSTORAGE OF DEEP FROZEN FOODS �Fig. 7O
used, the 2îpin, side earth type. In this case, the wire which
When buying deep frozen foods, make sure that wrapper or
is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the
packet is intact. If it bulges or sags or has spots of moisture
EARTH contact, and the other two wires to the two pins, irîon it, it may not have been kept cold enough and the conî
respective of colour. The supply to the socket must be fittedtents may have lost their original quality.
with a 16 amp fuse.
When home, store deep frozen foods in the freezer with the
Leave the appliance to stand for one hour before connectî
least possible delay, as any appreciable rise in temperature
ing it to the electricity supply. Please check that the voltagemay alterate their freshness.
on the rating plate �Fig. 4î5O situated inside the liner, corresîStore deep frozen foods no longer than the packet instrucî
ponds to the voltage in your home 240 V.tions recommend.
The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.
� Place the packets in the storage compartments, leaving
The manufacturer will accept no liability for damage to perî
the freezingîin compartment empty.
sons or objects arising from the nonîobservance of this reî� The maximum available volume to store foods is obtaiî
quirement.ned by removing the drawer and the baskets, except the
When the appliance is connected to the electricity supply,
bottom baskets.
the green and the red light �Fig. �Fî�EO will switch on, if the
In any case, packets can be placed directly on the refrigeî
thermostat control knob is not set to the oxó position.rated plates, following the limit load marked on the liner
Adjust the temperature as indicated in the next chapter: thesides. You freezer maintains the correct storage temperaî
freezer is ready for use when the red light goes off.ture, even if case of power failure, for �� hours approx. in the
freezingîin compartment, and for �6 hours approx. in the
storage baskets; however, we suggest you leave the freezer
ADJUSTMENT OF THE TEMPERATURE
door closed, during the power failure.
The thermostat �Fig. �CO controls the internal temperature.Note: Due to the effectiveness of the door seal, it is not alî
If the thermostat control knob is set to the oxó position, the
ways possible to open the door immediately after closing it.
operation of the appliance is interrupted, and the lights go
oWait some minutes before attempting to open it again.
off. The ideal temperature to store frozen foods is ��8C.
o
At a normal ambient temperature included between +20CTHAWING
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and +25, we suggest you adjust the thermostat control
Here are some basic suggestions:
knob to position 2.
oRaw vegetables: Do not thaw î put straight into boiling
If you need colder or warmer temperatures than ��8C, turn
water and cook normally.
the thermostat control knob to the higher position or towards
Meat �large cutsO: Thaw in the refrigerator compartment
position oxó respectively.
without unwrapping them. Before cooking, leave at room
The internal temperatures of the freezer are affected by the
temperature for some hours. If you have a microwave the
temperature of the surrounding air, the food stored and the
meat can be defrosted following the manufacturers instrucî
frequency of door opening. The setting of the thermostat
tions.
may require adjustment to allow for these factors.
�small cutsO: Thaw at room temperature or cook directly.
Fish: Thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapî
ping or cook directly before being completely thawed.
USE OF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Previously cooked food: Reîheat in the oven without reî
FREEZINGîIN
moving from its aluminium container.
Themaximum quantity of food,inkg, that canbefrozeninaFruit: Thaw in the refrigerator compartment.
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24 hours period at an ambient temperature of 25C, is stated
DEFROSTING
on the rating plate �Fig. 5O. The freezingîin of fresh foods
must be carried out in the two freezingîin compartment, sitîThe quantity of frost which buildsîup inside the freezer deî
uated at the top of the freezer.pends on the frequency of door opening.
The freezingîin capacity stated on the rating plate, is obtaiîThe frost must be removed when it reaches a 3 mm thickî
ned by removing the drawers and placing the foods to beness. Generally defrosting is carried out twice a year, and
frozen on the refrigerating grid directly.when the quantity of food stored in the freezer is low.
To obtain the best results, proceed as follows:To defrost, proceed as follows:
� Transfer in the lower baskets all the foods stored in the� 24 hours prior defrosting, switch on the fast freeze facility
two top freezingîin compartments.so that the food stored is at the lowest temperature before
� Wrap foods in plastic or aluminium foil or store them intaking it out from the freezer.
the suitable containers.� Disconnect the appliance from the mains �Fig. 8O.
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