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Freezer compartment alarms
Freezer compartment temperature alarm
When the appliance is working or during the freezing phase the red warning light (10) may come on
at the same as an acoustic signal indicating that the freezer compartment temperature is not
optimum for preserving food.
This can occur in the following cases:
• after switching on the appliance;
• when the appliance is switched on again after defrosting and cleaning;
• when too much food is placed in the freezer;
• when the freezer door does not close perfectly.
To deactivate the acoustic signal press button (11).
The red light (10) will automatically go off when optimum temperature conditions are reached.
Power failure alarm
If a blinking temperature value appears on the freezer display (4), the acoustic signal is active and
the temperature adjustment buttons are locked, this means a power failure has occurred for a
period long enough not to guarantee maintaining of the correct preservation temperature.
The value shown on the display gives the highest temperature reached by the freezer compartment.
To disable the alarm and unlock the temperature adjustment buttons, press the Acoustic Alarm
button (11) and check the state of the food because the internal temperature has risen above -9 °C
(temperature limit for optimum food preservation).
Note:
The freezer compartment can maintain the appropriate temperature for preserving food, even in
case of a power failure. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such
periods.
Important:
The table alongside shows the recommended
maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods.
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.
• On returning home, immediately place the frozen food
in the freezer compartment.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.
Consume within 24 hours.
• Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the
minimum. Respect the best-before date on the
package.
• Always observe the storage information on the
package.
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