CONSERVATION AND FREEZING
The symbol shows that frozen products can be stored for a long time and that
fresh foods can be frozen.
Conservation times are closely connected with maintaining the temperature, thus any
changes will affect the life of the product.
In the case of a power cut do not, under any circumstances, open the door. The frozen
foods will remain wholesome for 10-12 hours. For longer periods the food should be
wrapped in special foodstuff paper and preferably put into another freezer or, at least, in a
cool place.
In this case it is advisable to eat the food within 24 hours or to cook it and then to re-
freeze it.
In some models, equipped with cool packs, in case of interruption in power the temperatu-
re is kept low for a longer period of time, keeping the frozen foods at the right temperature.
The cool pack must be placed in the upper shelf.
For the standard refrigeration tests, we recommend that you remove all the baskets,
apart from the last two.
For freezing fresh produce we advise:
- If necessary move items already frozen into the conservation compartment.
- Set the thermostat control to the fast freeze position "SUPER" at least 24 hours before
putting in the food to be frozen; remembering to set it back to its original position after 24
hours from when freezing commenced.
The maximum quantity that can be frozen, as laid down by European standards, is indica-
ted on the rating plate.
DEFROSTING
a) 24 hours before defrosting set the thermostat control to the coldest position so as to
reduce the temperature of the food.
b) Wrap frozen products in special foodstuff paper and put them in another freezer or a
cool place.
c) Disconnect plug from socket.
d) Leave door open.
e) When defrosting is completed, dry the interior and replace the products.
f) Then reinsert the plug into the socket and let the appliance work for 3/4 hours on the
coldest position.
Upright freezers are fitted with a system for expelling defrosted water consisting of a
removable draining tube located at the bottom of the freezing compartment.
CLEANING
To prevent the formation of unpleasant smells, it is recommended that the freezer be
cleaned periodically, at least two or three times a year.
a) Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the
power supply by pulling out the plug (it is not enough to set the thermostat control to "
●").
b) Remove all food and ice cubes from the freezer.
c) Wait until the frost has melted off the evaporator.
d) Clean the interior of the freezer using lukewarm water into which has been dissolved
one or two spoonfuls of bicarbonate of soda; rinse and dry. IMPORTANT: do not use
detergents, abrasives or soaps.
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