Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh
food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long
time.
To freeze fresh food activate the FastFreeze function at
least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in
the freezer compartment.
Store the fresh food evenly distributed in all
compartments or drawers.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen
without adding other fresh food during 24 hours is
specified on the rating plate (a label located inside the
appliance).
When the freezing process is complete, the appliance
automatically returns to the previous temperature
setting (see "FastFreeze Function").
In this condition, the temperature inside
the refrigerator might change slightly.
Storage of frozen food
When activating an appliance for the first time or after a
period out of use, before putting the products in the
compartment let the appliance run at least 3 hours with
the FastFreeze function switched on.
The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick and easy to
find the food package you want. If large quantities of
food are to be stored, remove all drawers, except for the
bottom drawer which needs to be in place to provide
good air circulation.
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm from the door.
Caution! 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 on rating
plate under "rising time", the defrosted
food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately then cooled and
then re-frozen.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being consumed,
can be thawed in the refrigerator or inside a plastic bag
under cold water.
This operation depends on the time available and on the
type of food. Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for
the production of ice-cubes.
Do not use metallic instruments to
remove the trays from the freezer.
1. Fill these trays with water.
2. Put the ice trays in the freezer compartment.
Hints and tips
Hints for energy saving
• Freezer: The internal configuration of the appliance
is the one that ensures the most efficient use of
energy.
• Fridge: Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the
configuration with the drawers in the bottom part of
the appliance and shelves evenly distributed.
Position of the door bins does not affect energy
consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than necessary.
• Freezer: The colder the temperature setting, the
higher the energy consumption.
• Fridge: Do not set too high temperature to save
energy unless it is required by the characteristics of
the food.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the
temperature control is set to low temperature and
the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may
run continuously, causing frost or ice formation on
the evaporator. In this case, set the temperature
control toward higher temperature to allow
automatic defrosting and to save energy this way.
• Ensure a good ventilation. Do not cover the
ventilation grilles or holes.
Hints for freezing
• Activate FastFreeze function at least 24 hours
before placing the food inside the freezer
compartment.
• Before freezing wrap and seal fresh food in:
aluminium foil, plastic film or bags, airtight
containers with lid.
• For more efficient freezing and thawing divide food
into small portions.
• It is recommended to put labels and dates on all
your frozen food. This will help to identify foods and
to know when they should be used before their
deterioration.
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