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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
on the bottom left side of the refrigerator compartment (for
example: Kg/24h: 4).
• To freeze (if the freezer is already operating):
- for small quantities which are less than those indicated on the
data plate, press the rapid freezing SUPER FREEZE button
(corresponding yellow indicator light illuminates), insert the food
and close the door. The function is disabled automatically after
24 hours or when optimal temperatures have been reached
(indicator light goes out);
- for large quantities which are greater than the maximum load
indicated on the data plate, hold down the rapid freezing SUPER
FREEZE button until the corresponding indicator light begins to
flash. After 24 hours the indicator light stops flashing and
remains on constantly. Place the food inside the freezer and
close the door. After another 24 hours, the function will be
disabled automatically (indicator light goes out).
• In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the freezer
compartment, you may remove the bins (except the lowest bin
and the special COOL CARE ZONE bin, which has an
adjustable temperature) and place the food directly onto the
evaporator plates.
!
Do not open the door during freezing.
!
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.
Maintenance and care
Switching the appliance off
During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply:
1. set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on
2. pull the plug out of the socket
! If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may sound. This alarm
does not indicate a malfunction. To restore normal operation, it is
sufficient to set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on the desired
value. To disconnect the appliance, follow point 1 and 2.
Cleaning the appliance
• The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber seals may
be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm
water and bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap. Do not use
solvents, abrasive products, bleach or ammonia.
• The removable accessories may be soaked in warm water and
soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry them carefully.
• The back of the appliance may collect dust which can be
removed by delicately using the hose of a vacuum cleaner set
on medium power. The appliance must be switched off and the
plug must be pulled out before cleaning the appliance.
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
• The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials which are
odour free. In order to maintain an odour free refrigerator and to
prevent the formation of stains, food must always be covered or
sealed properly.
• If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended period of
time, clean the inside and leave the doors open.
Holiday function
To minimise energy usage when on holiday, it is not necessary to
switch the appliance off. The appliance has a function which allows
it to maintain the temperature of the refrigerator compartment at
approximately 15°C (which can also be used to conserve make-up
and beauty products). The freezer temperature must be set to the
minimum value in order to preserve the food.
To enable the function: set the REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob
on
.
A double acoustic signal informs you when it has been enabled. A
single acoustic signal informs you when it has been disabled.
Defrosting the appliance
!
Follow the instructions below.
Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any devices or
tools other than the scraper provided, you may damage the
refrigeration circuit.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function: water is
ducted to the back of the appliance by a special discharge outlet
(
see diagram
) where the heat produced by the compressor
causes it to evaporate. It is necessary to clean the discharge hole
regularly so that the water can flow out easily.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
If the frost layer is greater than 5 mm, it is necessary to defrost
manually:
1. The day before defrosting, press the SUPER FREEZE button
(the yellow SUPER FREEZE indicator light illuminates) to further
cool the food.
2. The function is automatically disabled after 24 hours, or it may
be disabled at any moment by pressing the SUPER FREEZE
button again. At this point, set the FREEZER OPERATION knob
on
, which will switch the refrigerator off.
3. Wrap frozen foods in newspaper and place them in another
freezer or in a cool place.
4. Leave the door open until the frost has melted completely. This
can be made easier by placing containers with lukewarm water
in the freezer compartment.
5. Certain appliances are fitted with the DRAIN SYSTEM to lead the
water outside: let the water flow into a container (see diagram).
6. Clean and dry the freezer compartment carefully before
switching the appliance on again.
7. Wait for approximately 2 hours, i.e. until the ideal storage
conditions have been restored, before placing food in the