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• Slots opened: recommended for larger
quantities of fruit and vegetables.
4.5 Freezing fresh food
Use the freezer compartment for freezing
fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen
food for a long time.
Activate the FastFreeze function at least 24 h
before placing the food to be frozen in the
freezer compartment.
Store the fresh food evenly distributed in all
compartments or drawers.
Do not exceed the max. amount of food that
can be frozen without adding other fresh food
within 24 h (refer to the rating plate).
When the freezing process is complete, the
appliance automatically returns to the
5. HINTS AND TIPS
5.1 Hints for energy saving
• Fridge: The configuration with the drawers
in the bottom part of the appliance and
shelves evenly distributed ensures the
most efficient use of energy. Position of
the door bins does not affect energy
consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than necessary.
• Freezer: The colder the temperature
setting, the higher the energy
consumption.
• Fridge: Do not set too high temperature
unless it is required by the characteristics
of the food.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the
temperature control is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice
formation on the evaporator. In this case,
set the temperature control toward higher
temperature to allow automatic defrosting.
• Do not cover the ventilation grilles or
holes.
5.2 Hints for freezing
• Do not freeze bottles or cans with liquids,
in particular drinks containing carbon
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previous temperature setting (see
"FastFreeze function").
For more information refer to "Hints for
freezing".
4.6 Storage of frozen food
When activating the appliance for the first
time or after a period out of use, activate the
FastFreeze function at least 3 h before
putting the products in the freezing
compartment.
CAUTION!
If the power has been off for longer than
the value shown on rating plate under
"rising time", the defrosted food must be
consumed immediately.
dioxide. They may explode during
freezing.
• Do not put hot food in the freezer
compartment.
• Do not place fresh unfrozen food directly
next to already frozen food.
• Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice
lollies immediately after taking them out of
the freezer to avoid frostbites.
• Do not re-freeze defrosted food.
5.3 Hints for storage of frozen food
• Freezer compartment is marked with
.
• Good temperature setting that ensures
preservation of frozen food products is a
temperature less than or equal to -18°C.
• Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf life.
• The whole freezer compartment is suitable
for storage of frozen food products.
• Leave enough space around the food to
allow air to circulate freely.