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Use of the freezer compartment
Temperature regulation
The temperature of this compartment may be
regulated by rotating the knob (B), and may vary
between more or less -15°C and -24°C.
When the knob is rotated, the display flashes and
indicates the set temperature. After having set the
desired temperature, if the knob is not rotated within
5 seconds, the temperature of the freezer
compartment will be indicated.
The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward
●
settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob
towards ● settings.
However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
freezer depends on:
• room temperature;
• how often the door is opened;
• the quantity of food stored;
• location of appliance.
We suggest setting the knob to the middle position
to obtain an internal temperature of approximately
-18°C, which guarantees proper freezing and
conservation of the frozen foods.
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for long term
storage of commercially frozen and deep-frezen
food, and for freezing fresh food.
The maximum quantity of foods to freeze in 24 hours
is shown on the serial number plate.
To freeze the amount of food indicated on the serial
number plate, place the food directly in touch with the
cooling surface (remove the drawer or basket).
In case the food is frozen inside the drawers or
baskets, the maximum quantity is slightly reduced.
Place the food to be frozen in the upper part of the
freezer, as this is the coldest point.
To freeze fresh foods, you will need to activate the
rapid freezing function. Press key E (several times if
necessary) until the corresponding icon appears
After a pre-cooling period of 24 hours, place the foods
in the freezer.
The freezing process takes 24 hours. During this
period do not put other foods in the freezer.
This function stops automatically after 54 hours.
The function can be de-activated at any time by
pressing key E (see paragraph "Activation of
Functions").
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 at least 12 hours on the fast freeze
setting. To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, you should:
if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all
drawers and baskets from appliance and place food
on cooling shelves.
Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated
on the side of the upper section (where applicable).
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).
The freezer is provided with the symbol
which means that it is suitable for freezing fresh food
and for long term storage of frozen and deep-frozen
food.
Ice packs
There are two ice packs in one drawer of the freezer.
In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice
pack will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the
frozen food to become too warm by several hours. The
ice pack can only fulfil this task optimally if it is placed in
the uppermost drawer, at the front, above the frozen
food.You can use the ice pack for cooling cold bags.
