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Label fresh products clearly as they are not easy to identify when
deep frozen in transparent freezer bags. We recommend using
commercially available labels for frozen foods.
Pack fresh products in portions suitable for your needs to avoid
defrosting quantities that are too big for you to use up in one day.
Label the portions with at least the following information
Product name, weight of the portion, quantity, freezing date and
best date for using.
Then continue as follows:
a Berries, fruits with peel, herbs etc. should be laid out loose
for freezing on the freezing tray in the upper part of the
freezer and then put into freezer bags after about 12 hours.
Store the filled freezer bags in one of the available drawers.
Fresh food should be placed in the top drawer and moved
down to one of the lower drawers after approx 24 hours.
Avoid putting fresh foods directly in contact with deep frozen
food. The deep frozen food could defrost and may not last
out the normal storage time.
b Within a period of 24 hours fill up the freezer only with the
adequate quantities of fresh food for the freezing capacity of
your freezer. Consult the information on the rating plate)
c If your freezer is equipped with a super freeze switch, switch
it on. This is not strictly necessary when filling up with
already frozen foods.
Warning! Switch off the super freeze switch after 24 hours at
the latest.
d Set the temperature dial to a medium to high setting.
e Keep the temperature in the freezer under control preferably
by placing a suitable thermometer with a scale range of up
to -26. The storage temperature must always be at least -18
Refilling the freezer compartment with fresh foods
Make sure that you wait at least 24 hours before refilling with
fresh food, in adequate quantities for the freezing capacity of
your freezer.
Maximum capacity
In order to ensure correct storage of frozen food, never fill the
drawers up to the top.
Set the temperature dial strictly according to the filling ca-
pacity.
To save energy in normal room temperatures we recommend
setting the temperature dial to a medium setting.
Storage time
The storage time for ready deep-frozen products depends on the
type of the products and on its ingredients. For this reason, you
should strictly follow the producer’s instructions on the packag-
ing.
Once frozen foods have been defrosted, they should be used up
within between 12-24 hours.
Do not eat any food beyond its storage time, this could lead to
food poisoning.
Precautions and advice
• Whenever cleaning or defrosting , remove the power plug or
switch off the main fuse.
• After closing the freezer door, do not open it immediately
and do not force it open under any circumstances. The
vacuum created by the sealing of the door is dispersed after
about 1-2 minutes, so that the door can be opened normally
again.
• To prevent condensation and ice forming, allow cooked food
to cool down to room temperature before closing the lid of
the dish and before storage.
• Leave the freezer door open as briefly as possible to avoid
wasting energy and to prevent and excessive amount of ice
forming in the freezer.
• Never use a screwdriver or any other sharp edged metal
tool to remove the layers of ice. The inside walls are very
delicate and can be easily damaged by sharp edges. Use
only plastic or wooden scrapers with no sharp edges.
Cleaning and maintenance
As a firm rule, unplug the power plug or switch off at the mains.
For the upkeep of the external appearance of your fridge / freez-
er, clean the outside every now and again with furniture polish
or with an enamel protecting product. Clean the door sealwith
warm water now and again but do not use any cleaning products.
Clean your appliance regularly.
• The various parts inside the fridge / freezer are generally
not suitable for dishwasher. These should be washed by
hand with warm water and a little washing up liquid. Never
use the cleaning agent neat and on no account use any
abrasive or acid, i.e. chemical cleaning agent is recommend-
ed.
• The rating plate should not be damaged and should never
be removed , this is essential for servicing. Make sure when
cleaning, that no water runs onto any electrical partsinside
the appliance.
• If there is a heat exchanger, called condenser, on the back
of your appliance, this should be cleaned regularly. Dust and
dirt impede the release of heat from the inside and consid-
erably increase energy consumption. For best results, use a
soft brush or a duster to remove dust from the condenser.
Special tips for cleaning the fridge
Clean the drain hole in the fridge from time to time with for
example, cotton buds, in order to keep it clear.
Switching off the appliance
If your appliance is going to be switched off for longer periods, it
should be left opened to prevent odours from building up inside.
If your appliance has a lock, set the lock in the “closed” position
with the doors open and keep the key well away from small
children to prevent accidents. Ice and frost layers which build up
to a certain thickness on the inside wall, act as insulation and
prevent the dispersion of the coldness. These must be removed
from time to time. To remove the layers of ice from the inside
walls, use a plastic or wood screaper with no sharp edges. When
doing this, remove the drawers and lay a cloth on the bottom of
