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The yellow LED indicates that the fast freeze
function is activated.
When it is selected, it also mutes the acoustic alarm
(on some models only).
Fast freeze operation
To freeze the maximum amount of food, press the
fast freeze button 24 hours before placing fresh
food in the freezer. 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 red LED may light up until the ideal
temperature is reached.
After 24 hours deactivate the fast freeze function.
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.
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 fast freeze
button; the yellow LED will light up.
• Deactivate the fast freeze function when the red
LED goes out.
Adjusting the thermostat
Select the freezer compartment temperature using
the thermostat knob:
1= Minimum freezing power
4= Maximum freezing power
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 setting 2 - 3.
Function of LEDs and acoustic alarm (if present)
The green LED indicates whether the appliance is ON.
The red LED (and the acoustic alarm on some
models) indicates that the internal temperature of
the appliance is not suitable for storing food.
Daily use
Connect the appliance to the mains power supply.
The ideal temperatures for preserving food have
already been set at the factory (2-3/MED).
Note: After switching the appliance on, it will be
necessary to wait for 2 to 3 hours before a
temperature suitable for a standard appliance load
is reached.
First use
