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Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
the food manufacturer.
• do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
food to be frozen should be added during this
period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
the storage time;
HINTS
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place
on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days
at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in
special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as
possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
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Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run for at least two hours on the fast
frost setting, then push again the Super-frost button.
Important
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 refrozen (after
cooling).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
O. Alarm reset light
P. Alarm reset button
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside
the freezer (e.g. power cut) warning light (O) will
start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
After the temperature has returned to normal, the
warning light (O) will continue to flash, although the
buzzer has stopped.
When the alarm button (P) is pressed, the warmest
temperature reached in the compartment flashes on
the indicator (K).
If the power has been off for a long time, frozen food
should be consumed as quickly as possible, or
cooked and then re-frozen.
Freezing fresh food
To freeze fresh food, press the Super Frost button
(N) at least 24 hours before.
Place the food to be frozen in the upper
compartment. The maximum quantity of food which
can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate.
Warning!
When use the “Super Frost” function:
about 6 hrs
before
about 24 hrs
before
not needed
not needed
Introducing small quantities of fresh food
(about 5 kg)
Introducing the maximum quantity of food
(see rating plate)
Introducing frozen food
Introducing small quantities of fresh food
daily 2 kg maximum
Operation
Insert the plug in the power socket.
Press the button ON/OFF (I).
Theapplaince is switched on.
The freezer is pre-set to run at -18°C. this
temperature will be reached in a few hours.
As soon as the appliance is switched on the
temperature indicator (K) shows the current
temperature inside the freezer, the alarm reset light
(O) flashes and a buzzer sounds. Press the alarm
reset button (P). The buzzer stops and the alarm
light (O) continues to flash until the setting
temperature is reached.
Cold accumulators
2 cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer;
these increase the leght of time for which food will
keep in the event of the power failure or breakdown.
They must be placed in the top compartment.
