When normal conditions are restored the
Alarm light will switch off automatically.
3.6
FROSTMATIC function
The freezer compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen
and deep-frozen food, and for freezing
fresh food.
Place food in the freezer after a pre-
cooling the appliance for 24 hours.
The freezing process takes 24 hours.
During this period do not put other food
in the freezer. The maximum quantity of
foods to freeze in 24 hours is shown on
the serial number plate.
To activate the FROSTMATIC function,
press the FROSTMATIC switch.
The FROSTMATIC light will light up.
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at
any time by pressing FROSTMATIC
switch. The FROSTMATIC light will
switch off.
4.
FIRST USE
4.1
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.
5.
DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the
FROSTMATIC function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to be frozen in
the freezer compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
rating plate.
1)
The freezing process lasts 24 hours:
during this period do not add other food
to be frozen.
5.2
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 2 hours on the higher settings.
CAUTION!
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due
to a power failure, if the
power has been off for
longer than the value shown
in the technical
characteristics chart under
"rising time", the defrosted
food must be consumed
quickly or cooked
immediately and then re-
frozen (after cooling).
5.3
Opening and closing the
lid
CAUTION!
Never pull the handle with
immense force.
1)
Refer to "Technical data"
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