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Important:
After switching on, the freezer compartment takes
approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable temperature for frozen
food storage.
How to freeze fresh food
You can use the freezer compartment to freeze food.
The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours, at an
ambient temperature of + 25°C, is indicated on the data plate.
How to proceed:
1.
24 hours before freezing fresh food, press the fast freeze button.
2.
Wrap and seal the food in aluminium foil, cling film, air and
water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids,
freezer containers.
3.
Place food in the upper part of the freezer, leaving enough
space for air to circulate around packs.
4.
For more efficient freezing, use the fast freeze function for
the next 24 hours.
5.
When freezing is complete, press the fast freeze button again.
Note:
In the event of a power failure, the freezer compartment
maintains the correct storage temperature for about 9/10 hours.
Do not open the freezer compartment door during a power failure.
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.
Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you
get home.
Important:
Do not place hot food in the freezer.
Wrap foods in aluminium foil or cling film or place them in
specific containers.
Ensure all packs placed in the freezer have a label indicating
the date of freezing and content.
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.
Making ice cubes
Bend the ice trays slightly to remove ice cubes.
If your appliance is provided with the Twist-Ice feature,
proceed as follows:
Lift the ice cube tray and take it out.
Fill the ice cube tray with water, being careful not to exceed
the maximum level (indicated by the arrow).
To remove the ice cubes just turn the lever with one twist
clockwise.
The ice cubes conveniently fall into the ice bucket.
Important:
Do not leave water in the ice bucket.
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