Instruction for Use
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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol,
can be used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice
cubes and storing frozen food.
How to switch on the freezer compartment
•
When the appliance is plugged in, the freezer compartment
switches on automatically.
Important:
•
There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob as the
temperature is factory set to ensure the correct storage
temperature for frozen foods in the freezer compartment at
ambient temperatures between +20°C and +25°C.
•
After switching on, the freezer compartment takes
approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable temperature for
frozen food storage.
To adjust the temperature
Turn the thermostat control knob
(1)
:
-
Towards position
Min
for less cold internal temperatures.
-
Towards position
Max
for colder temperatures.
-
To position to use the fast freeze function.
Recommended thermostat setting: MED position.
How to freeze fresh food
You can use the freezer compartment to freeze food.
The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours, at an
ambient temperature of + 25°C, is indicated on the data plate.
How to proceed:
1.
24 hours before freezing fresh food, turn the knob
(1)
to .
When turning from Max to , the knob is slightly stiff and
the
YELLOW indicator (3)
near the symbol
lights up
simultaneously.
2.
Wrap and seal the food in aluminium foil, cling film, air and
water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids,
freezer containers.
3.
Place food in the drawer, leaving enough space for air to
circulate around packs.
4.
For more efficient freezing, set the knob
(2)
to “Max” and use
the fast freeze function for the next 24 hours.
5.
When freezing is complete, turn the knob
(1)
back to its
original position.
Note:
•
In the event of a power failure, the freezer compartment
maintains the correct storage temperature for about 13/14
hours.
•
In models with one or two ice packs, this temperature can be
maintained for about 18/24 hours.
•
Do not open the freezer compartment door during a power
failure.
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