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Positioning the door balconies

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door
balconies can be placed at different heights. To make these
adjustments proceed as follows: gradually pull the balcony in the
direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

Helpful hints and tips

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 rating plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen

should be added during this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and

completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw
only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in alumi num foil or polythene and make sure

that the packages are airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already

frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the

storage life of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the

freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze
burnt;

• removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the

skin to be freeze burnt; it is advisable to show the freezing in date
on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage
time.

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual

pack to enable you removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack

to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were

adequately stored by the retailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store

to the freezer in the shortest possible time;

• do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than

absolutely necessary.

• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be re-frozen;
• do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food

manufacture.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:
•  Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
•  Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor
•  Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass

shelves above the vegetable drawer.

• For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc...: these should be covered and

may be placed on any shelf.

• Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and

placed in the special drawer(s) provided.

• Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight

containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to
exclude as much air as possible.

• Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the

balconies on the door.

• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be

kept in the fridge.

Cleaning

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior
accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

CAUTION!

The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance
off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out
the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam
cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger
of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic
parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

IMPORTANT!

Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic

parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice form orange peel, butyric acid,
cleanser that contain acetic acid.

Clean drain hole

To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean
the drain hole at back of fridge compartment. Use a cleaner to clean
the hole as showed in the picture.

• Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance

parts.

• Do not use any abrasive cleaners
• Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well

covered.

• Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the socket, or

switch off the circuit breaker or fuse.

• Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and

lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.

• After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Defrosting of the freezer

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively
covered with frost. This should be removed. Never use sharp metal
tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage
it. However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner,
complete defrosting should be carried out as follows:
• pull out the plug from the socket;
• remove all stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and

put it in a cool place;

• keep the door open, and placing a basin underneath of the

appliance to collect the defrost water;

• when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly
• replace the plug in the power socket to run the appliance again.

If the condenser is at the back of appliance.