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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
Advice for storing frozen food
When purchasing frozen food products:
• Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in
damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is
swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under
optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun.
• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
• Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the
freezer.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.
Consume within 24 hours.
• Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations.
Observe the “best before” date on the package.
• Always observe the storage information on the package.
Removing the baskets
• Pull the baskets out as far as they come, then lift up slightly and
remove.
• Pull the lower basket out fully, then rotate it slightly in order to
remove.
Note on overall capacity
The overall capacity has been calculated without the rack and
without the three upper baskets. For increased storage space, the
freezer compartment can be used without the two upper baskets,
e.g. to freeze poultry or the like.
Making ice cubes
• Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the tray or in a basket.
• Use a spoon handle to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom
of the freezer. Do not use sharp or pointed instruments.
• Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
• If the tray is made of aluminium, pour water on the bottom of
the tray.
Note:
If the freezer door does not re-open immediately after closing,
wait two or three minutes in order to allow for compensation of
the vacuum created.
Switching off the freezer
• Turn the thermostat anti-clockwise to
z
.
The green LED goes out, as well as any other LED that is alight;
The appliance is still connected to the mains power supply.
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