the freezer which will freeze. The freezing may cause
the bottles to break. Highly carbonated drinks can even
explode. Never keep lemonade, fruit juice, beer, wine,
champagne, etc. in the freezer.
• It is advisable to wrap meat and fish to avoid odours.
• Leave sufficient space between the food to enable air to
circulate correctly between them. Similarly, when storing
them, avoid puttin food items in contact with eacht
other.
• Do not place food items in contact with the cold wall
at the back of the freezer. The shelves have a stop to
avoid this.
• The door should not be left open any longer than
necessary.
• To speed the freeze process up you can set the
thermostat to the setting “SUPER” and return the setting
to the normal position when the food is frozen.
• Place frozen food in the freezer as soon as possible after
purchase. Make sure that it doesn’t defrost during
transport.
The length of time you can keep food depends very much on
the quality of the food.
The table below gives the recommended storage times for
frozen fresh foods.
Food
Months
Food
tips
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• High ambient temperatures have a negative effect on energy
use. Keep the freezer in a position away from direct sunlight
or other sources of heat.
• Keep ventilation openings free. Clogged openings lead to
higher use of energy.
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the
weather is wet and hot. Once you open the door, mind to
close it as soon as possible.
• Turn the thermostat to a lower setting when the
circumstances allow it.
• Before storing fresh cooked food, make sure the food has
cooled at least to room temperature.
• Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so clean the
appliance as soon as the layer is 3 to 5 mm thick.
• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is
poor, the energy consumption is substantially higher. To
restore efficiency, replace the gasket.
• Keep the condensor on the rear wall always clean, free of
dust or any impurities.
• Always consider the instructions, otherwise the
energyconsumption is substantially higher.
defrosting
6
Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches
a thickness of 3 to 5 mm. Keep the contents of the freezer in a
cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers.
Switch the thermostat off. Defrost the freezer compartment.
You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a bowl
of hot water in the freezer. Clean and dry the freezer and the
drawers. Switch the thermostat on to the right setting. When the
freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace
the food items.
Warning
: Never remove the ice with the aid of sharp objects,
defrost sprays, a hair-drier, a heater, or similar items. This may
lead to unsafe situations and may cause irreparable damage to
the appliance.
cleaning & maintenance
7
Before cleaning the freezer always unplug the appliance. Clean
the interior of the appliance. Use warm water and a neutral
detergent to prevent any bad smells occurring. After cleaning,
rinse the interior with clean water and rub dry. Leave the
appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours. Simply remove the drawers to
clean them by hand. Do not clean the interior accessories in the
dishwasher.
Clean the outside of the freezer and the gasket with a soft moist
cloth.
We recommend that you dus the back of the appliance with a
cloth or vacuum cleaner once a year in order to maintain a good
output and low energy consumption.
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