Electrolux EUT1040FW, User Manual

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If the Action Freeze Button is acci-
dentally left on, the freezer will not
be damaged, but energy will be
wasted and it will be automatically
switched off 52 hours later. The
Yellow Indicator Light will also go
out.
4. FIRST USE
4.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
wash the interior and all internal accesso-
ries with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive
powders, as these will damage the
finish.
5. DAILY USE
5.1 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartments (indicated with
graphics) are suitable for freezing fresh
food and storing frozen and deep-frozen
food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Action
Freeze function.
The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
rat-
ing plate , a label located on the inside of
the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during
this period do not add other food to be fro-
zen.
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.
In the event of accidental defrost-
ing, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for
longer than the value shown in the
technical characteristics chart un-
der "rising time", the defrosted food
must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then re-
frozen (after cooling).
5.3 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being
used, can be thawed at room temperature.
Small pieces may even be cooked still fro-
zen, directly from the freezer: in this case,
cooking will take longer.
6. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
6.1 Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing
process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can
be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rat-
ing plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No
further food to be frozen should be add-
ed during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thor-
oughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
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