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Daily use

Operation of the freezer
The freezer can be used for storing already
frozen food and for freezing fresh food.
The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can
be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the
appliance data plate. The freezer can
operate at ambient temperatures between
+10°C and +32°C. Optimal performance is
obtained at temperatures between +16°C
and +32°C.
Switching on the freezer for the first time
• There is no need to set the freezer
temperature on the thermostat because
the appliance is already factory set.
• Plug in the appliance. The green LED
(indicating that the appliance is ON)
and the red LED will light up, and on
some models also the acoustic alarm
(if provided) will sound after about
1 minute, indicating that the freezer
has not yet reached a sufficiently cold
temperature for storage of foodstuffs.
• To mute the acoustic alarm press the
door switch.
Adjusting the thermostat
Select the freezer compartment temperature
Ambient air temperature, the frequency of
door opening and the amount of food to
freeze can affect the freezer temperature
adjustments.
We therefore recommend starting with a
medium temperature.
Door alarm
If the door will be left open for more then
2 minute the alarm ring. Close the door or
press for few seconds the botton
Freeze operation
The recommended amount of food to be
frozen is indicated on the data plate on
the inside of the appliance. When putting
food in to freeze, the ideal temperature is
reached.
Tips for freezing and storing fresh food
• Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh
food in: aluminium foil, plastic wrap, cling
film, polyethylene containers with lids,
and other containers provided they are
suitable for freezing foods.
• Foodstuffs (except meat, see below) must
be fresh, mature and of prime quality in
order to obtain high quality frozen food.
• Fresh vegetables and fruit should
preferably be frozen as soon as they
are picked to maintain the full original
nutritional value, consistency, colour and
flavour.
Some meat, especially game, should be
hung before it is frozen.
Note:
• Always leave hot food to cool before
placing in the freezer.
• Use fully or partially defrosted foods
immediately. Do not refreeze unless
the food is cooked after it has thawed.
Once cooked, the thawed food can be
refrozen.
Freezing and storing fresh food
• Place foods to be frozen in the two upper
baskets.
• When the freezer is used without the
rack, place the ice packs above the
food to be frozen at the front of the top
drawer.
Removing the baskets
Pull the drawers out as far as they go, then
lift slightly and remove. Pull the lower basket
out fully, then rotate it slightly in order to
remove.
Note: The freezer can also be used without
the upper drawers, in order to maximise
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space. For correct operation of the freezer
compartment the bottom drawer should not
be removed.
Ensure that after placing the food on the
racks, the freezer door closes properly.
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray up to 2/3 with water
and place in the freezer compartment.
Do not use sharp or pointed objects to
detach the tray.
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