5 Using the appliance functions and settings
5.3
Brief description of the appliance functions
MonoFridge
In the MonoFridge mode, the freezer compartment operates as a second refrigerator
compartment or a FreshBox. Prior to activating the MonoFridge, relocate food and food
items that by changing the operating mode can be spoiled through freezing or defrost-
ing. It takes several hours to reach the newly set temperature. Leave the door of the
second refrigerator compartment closed during this time. The fast freezing function
changes to fast cooling MonoFridge.
When the appliance is operated as a FreshBox food that is suitable can be stored for up
to three times longer than in a standard refrigerator compartment.
Depending on the temperature setting, there is a risk that products can freeze in
the FreshBox. In this case, set a higher temperature.
Since food spoils quicker through the transmission of germs, animal and vegetable
foodstuffs should be stored separately in the drawers. If such foodstuffs have to be
stored together for space reasons, it is recommended they be stored covered or
packaged.
Fruit and vegetables that are sensitive to the cold (e.g. tropical and citrus fruit, cu-
cumbers and tomatoes) should be stored outside the FreshBox in order to keep
their flavour and condition at their best.
Fast cooling /
Fast cooling MonoFridge* /
Fast freezing*
The fast cooling/freezing functions allow larger quantities of food, e.g. after a shopping
trip or freezing pre-cooked meals, to be cooled more quickly. The temperature of the re-
frigerating zone (fast cooling, fast cooling MonoFridge) is lowered to the coldest value for
a maximum of 12 hours and similarly the temperature of the freezing zone (fast freezing)
is lowered to the coldest value for a maximum of 72 hours. During fast cooling/freezing,
the appliance operates at higher power, which increases the noise level above the nor-
mal operating noise level. Both functions switch off automatically. In the event of a power
failure, the function must be activated again. To prevent food that is already being stored
from warming up: activate fast cooling/freezing several hours beforehand (e.g. before go-
ing shopping). Fast freezing must be activated at least 24 hours before freezing fresh
food. This may be shortened if storing food that is already frozen. (*) Depending on
model.
Holiday function
In the holiday mode, the freezer compartment operates at -18 °C. The refrigerator com-
partment and the second refrigerator compartment with MonoFridge activated operate at
a temperature of about 14 °C for hygiene reasons. Keep the appliance doors closed.
The duration can be set between 1 and 90 days or can be ended manually at any time.
The holiday function cannot be activated for use with the FreshBox when the MonoFridge
is active. In the event of a power failure, the function remains activated when power is re-
stored. The holiday function is not intended to be used for the purpose of storing food in
the refrigerator compartment.
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