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ENGLISH
• To deactivate the function, press and
hold the
1
temperature button for three
seconds again.
Adjust the temperature setting by keeping in
mind that the temperature inside the appliance
depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance
Important! If the ambient temperature is
high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the
appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it
may run continuously causing frost to form on
the rear wall. In this case a higher temperature
must be set to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.
Daily use
Freezing calendar
3-6
1-2
10-12
3-4
10-12
3-6
10-12
3-6
10-12
3-6
• The symbols show different types of frozen
goods.
• The numbers indicate storage times in
months for the appropriate types of frozen
goods. Whether the upper or lower value of
the indicated storage time is valid depends
on the quality of the foods and treating
before freezing.
Freezing fresh food
• The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
• The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
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
frozen.
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 colder setting.
• Successful freezing depends on the correct
packaging. When you close and seal the
package you must not allow air or moisture
in or out. If you do, you could have food
odour and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator, and also dry out frozen food.
• Note: Never put bottled food or drinks in
the freezer compartment.
• For best performance, leave enough
space in the freezer compartment for air
to circulate around the packages. Also let
enough room at the front so the door can
close tightly.
Warning! 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, cooled and
then re-frozen.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,
can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment
or at room temperature, depending on the time
available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking
will take longer.
Storage of food in the refrigerator
compartment
• Cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has
a strong flavour.
• Position the food so that air can circulate
freely around it.
• For best performance, leave enough space
in the refrigerator compartment for air
to circulate around the packages. Also let
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