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DAILY USE
WARNING!
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The appliance
must be grounded. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not
grounded, connect the appliance to a separate grounder in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and
all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap
so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry
thoroughly
IMPORTANT!
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these
will damage the finish.
Temperature Setting
• Plug in your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a
thermostat. There are 3 settings MIN, NORMAL and MAX. MIN is
warmest setting and MAX is coldest setting.
• The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in
a particularly hot environment or if you open the door often.
Freezing fresh food
• The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and
storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
• Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
• The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is
specified on the rating plate.
• The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add
other food to be frozen.
Storing frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting
food in the compartment, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on
the higher settings.
IMPORTANT!
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example 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 re-frozen (after
cooked).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
the fridge compartment or at room temperature, depending on the
time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the
freezer. In this case, cooking will take longer.
Ice-cube
This appliance may be equipped with one or more trays for the
production of ice-cubes.
Hints for freezing
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 aluminum 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.
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 refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food
manufacture.
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
