Thanks to STOP FROST technology, the ambient humidity
is largely conveyed inside the ICE BOX (M), where it turns
into ice.
Make sure to periodically remove the inside the
ICE BOX (M)
following the cleaning procedure described
below. The frequency of cleaning operations required to
ensure proper functioning of the system depends on the
climatic conditions in the place of installation (more frequent
cleaning is advisable in places with high humidity). The lack
of or inadequate cleaning of the device can temporarily
compromise its operation. Therefore, during normal use
it is advisable to check the level of ice accumulated in
the Ice Box (M), also by means of the special inspection
window (I).
STOP FROST DEVICE CLEANING PROCEDURE
• Open the lid of the product.
• Grip the ICE BOX (M) with two hands and turn it
anticlockwise (fig. S1), bringing the top indicator (H) from
the closed padlock to the open padlock position (fig. S2),
then pull out the ICE BOX (fig. S3).
• Remove any ice present inside the cone (L) on the lid
(free the middle hole of any obstructions), being careful
not to damage the surfaces.
• Dry the surfaces of the cone (L) on the lid with a soft
cloth.
• Close the lid.
• Remove the ice contained in the ICE BOX (M), washing
it with cold or lukewarm (not hot) water.
• Dry the inside and outside of the ICE BOX (M) with a soft
cloth.
• Refit the ICE BOX (M), positioning the top indicator (H)
at the open padlock then turn clockwise until aligning the
top indicator (H) with the closed padlock (reverse order
to that followed for removing the ICE BOX).
• Close the lid.
IF THE ICE BOX (H) IS BLOCKED OR HARD TO
REMOVE
If the ICE BOX (M) is blocked, do not persist in trying to
remove it, but proceed as follows:
• Close the lid and check if the STOP FROST function is
on or off.
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If the function is on (blue light on):
press the button (4) for 3 seconds to deactivate the
function (blue light off), then press the button (4) again
for 3 seconds; the STOP FROST function is reactivated
(blue light on).
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If the function is off (blue light off):
press the button (4) for 3 seconds: the STOP FROST
function is activated (blue light on).
• Wait about 25 minutes for completion of automatic
defrost, then try removing the ICE BOX (M) again by
following the “STOP FROST DEVICE CLEANING
PROCEDURE”.
FREEZING FOOD
Preparing fresh food for freezing
• Wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air
and water-tight plastic bags, polyethylene containers with
lids, provided they are suitable for freezing foods.
• Food must be fresh, mature and prime quality.
• Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen
as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original
nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour.
• Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the
appliance.
Freezing fresh food
• Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls
of the appliance:
A) - food to be frozen,
B) - food already frozen.
• Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct contact with
food already frozen.
• For better and faster freezing, foods should be split into
small portions; this will also be useful when the frozen
items are to be used.
1. At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the
appliance, activate fast freezing (“Shopping”) by
repeatedly pressing button (
4
) until both green indicator
lights (
3) flash.
2. Place the food to be frozen inside the appliance and
keep the lid closed for 24 hours. Food will be fully frozen
after this period of time.
The fast freezing function (“Shopping”) can be deactivated
by pressing button (
4) and selecting a different temperature
setting.
If the function is not deactivated manually, the appliance
automatically deactivates the function after 50 hours,
restoring the last setting selected (which was active for at
least 1 minute) before the “Shopping” setting was selected.
FOOD STORAGE
Refer to the table on the appliance.
Classification of frozen foods
Load and classify the frozen foods; it is advisable
to indicate the storage date on the packs, to ensure
consumption before the expiry dates listed in months in
Fig. 6 for each type of food.
Advice for storing frozen food
When buying frozen food, make sure that:
• The packaging is intact (food in damaged containers
may have deteriorated). If a package is swollen or has
damp patches, the product may not have been stored
in optimum conditions and therefore undergone partial
defrosting.
