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Using the freezer
Use of the freezer compartment
The freezer has the symbol
which means that it is
suitable for freezing fresh food and for long term storage of
frozen and deep-frozen food.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before
putting the food in the compartment let the appliance run
at least 12 hours.To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, you should: if large quantities of food are to be
stored, remove all drawers and baskets from appliance and
place food on cooling shelves.
Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated on the
side of the upper section (where applicable).
Temperature regulation
The temperature may be set between -15°C and -24°C.
We suggest setting the internal temperature of
approximately -18°C, which guarantees proper freezing and
preservation of frozen foods.
Attention!
Following first start up, the temperature displayed
can not correspond to the set temperature. During this
time it is possible that the temperature displayed is different
than the set temperature.
Attention!
Difference between the temperature displayed and
temperature set is normal. Especially when:
- a new setting has recently been selected
- the door has been left open for a long time
- warm food has been placed in the compartment
Difference of up to 5°C inside the compartment are quite
normal.
During normal functioning the indicator shows the warmest
temperature inside the compartment.
Important
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 in the
technical characteristics chart under "rising time",
the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then refrozen (after
cooling).
High temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in the freezer
compartment (for example due to a power failure) is
indicated by:
- flashing temperature;
- freezer compartment flashing
;
- flashing of the icon
;
- sounding of buzzer.
When normal conditions are restored:
- the acoustic signal shuts off;
- the temperature value continues to flash;
When you press key "E" to de-activate the alarm, the
highest temperature reached in the compartment
appears on indicator
for some seconds. Then it
returns on the normal operation showing the
temperature of the selected compartment.
During the alarm phase, the buzzer can be switched off
by pressing key E.
Door open audible alarm
An audible alarm will sound when the door is left open
for around 5 minutes.
The door open alarm conditions are indicated by:
- flashing symbol of the relative compartment
- sounding of buzzer.
Press the key (E) to stop the acoustic alarm.
When the door is closed:
- the acoustic alarm will stop.
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for long term
storage of commercially frozen and deep-frozen food,
and for freezing fresh food.
The maximum quantity of foods to freeze in 24 hours is
shown on the rating plate
To freeze the amount of food indicated on the rating
plate, place the food directly in touch with the cooling
surface (remove the drawer or basket). In case the food
is frozen inside the drawers or baskets, the maximum
quantity is slightly reduced.
Place the food to be frozen in the
compartment, as
this is the coldest part.
To freeze fresh foods, you will need to activate the quick
freeze function. Press key D (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears
You must
confirm the choice by pressing key E within few seconds.
You will hear the buzzer and the display will show the
relevant icon.
After a pre-cooling period of 24 hours, place the foods
in the freezer.
