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Start-up and use
Starting the appliance
! Before starting the appliance, follow the
installation instructions (see Installation).
! Before connecting the appliance, clean the
compartments and accessories well with lukewarm
water and bicarbonate.
1. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the red
ALARM and green POWER indicator lights illuminate
(the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob must not
be on 0).
2. Turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to the
Fast Freeze position: the yellow FAST FREEZE
indicator light will illuminate.
3. When the red indicator light switches off, turn the
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to a medium
position. The freezer is now ready to be used.
Using the freezer to its full potential
Use the TEMPERATURE CONTROL knob to adjust the
temperature (see Description).
Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has
already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked
and eaten (within 24 hours).
Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into
contact with food that has already been defrosted.
Fresh food must be stored in the top FREEZER and
STORAGE compartment where the temperature drops
below -18°C and guarantees rapid freezing.
Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and
which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer
because they could break.
The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is
indicated on the plate containing the technical properties
located within the freezer (for example: Kg/24h: 4).
Freezig
1. Turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to the
Fast Freeze position (the yellow FAST FREEZE
indicator light should be on).
2. Place the fresh food you wish to freeze inside the
upper FREEZER and STORAGE compartment,
making sure it is not in contact with food that has
already been frozen and, if possible, position it so that
it is in direct contact with the cooling shelves. Bear in
mind that for food to be frozen and stored in good
condition, the freezing process should take place
quickly. For this reason, we recommend that you turn
the knob to the Fast Freeze position 24 hours
before placing fresh food in the freezer. This action is
necessary when freezing large quantities of food (up
to the maximum amount indicated on the data plate).
3.Placing large amounts of fresh food in the freezer may
temporarily increase the temperature inside the
appliance (this is indicated when the red ALARM light
illuminates). This situation, as it is only temporary,
does not adversely affect the storage conditions of
food that is already frozen.
4. After 24 hours, once the freezing process is complete,
return the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to its
normal operating position.
! Remember to readjust the temperature in order to
avoid wasting energy.
! Do not open the door during freezing.
Storage
Follow the instructions given on the packaging of
frozen food carefully and consume the products
within 3 months of the date they were bought.
When buying frozen food, ensure that it has been
stored at a suitable temperature and that the
packaging is intact. To maintain the quality of frozen
food, use suitable bags or containers when
transporting it and place it inside the freezer as soon
as possible.
If the packaging shows signs of moisture or unusual
swelling, it is likely that the product has been stored
previously at an unsuitable temperature and that the
contents have suffered as a result.
In order to obtain a larger amount of space in the
freezer, you can remove the central drawer, and place
the food directly onto the evaporator plate. Make sure
that, after having inserted the load, the door closes
correctly.
! If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the
freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature
inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for
at least 9 -14 hours.