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Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast
Freezing function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the freezer
compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the
upper drawer, as this is the coldest point.
The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate, a label located on the inside of the
appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during
this period do not add other food to be
frozen.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out
of use, before putting the products in the

Hints and tips

Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound
from coils sound when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from the
compressor when refrigerant is pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation
(a natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
• A faint click noise from the temperature
regulator when the compressor switches
on or off.
compartment let the appliance run at least
12 hours on the Fast Freezing setting.
If large quantities of food are to be stored,
remove all drawers from appliance and
place food on glass shelf to obtain the best
performance.
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a
power failure, if the power has
been off for longer that the value
shown in the technical
characteristics chart under "rising
time", the defrosted food must be
consumed quickly or cooked
immediately and then re-frozen
(after cooling).
Freezer Blocks
Two freezer blocks are supplied in the
freezer; this increase the length of time for
which food will keep in the event of a
power failure or breakdown.
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice on the
evaporator. If this happens, set the
Temperature Regulator toward warmer
settings to allow automatic defrosting
and so a saving in electricity
consumption.
• If foreseen, do not remove the cold
accumulators from the freezer basket.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
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