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Freezing fresh food
The 4-star compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food,
and for freezing fresh food. Do not exceed the
storage times shown by the manufacturer on
the commercially frozen food packets.
Under normal circumstances, to freeze fresh
foods it is not necessary to change the setting
of the thermostat knob with respect to the
normal running position. Depress the ambient
switch at least 3 hours before loading food to be
frozen.
However, for a quicker freezing operation, turn
the thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but
remember that, in this condition, the
refrigerating compartment temperature might
drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset thermostat
knob to a warmer setting.
To help you make the most of the freezing
process, here are some important hints:
Place the food to be frozen in the top basket of
the freezing compartment as this is the coldest
part.
The maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hrs is shown on the rating plate.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned foodstuffs.
Prepare the fresh 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 at the time.
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D
C
This freezer has been marked with the symbol, which means that it is suited to the freezing
of fresh foods, the conservation of frozen foods and the production of ice-cubes.
The control panel
A. NORMAL/SUPER switch
B. Warning light
C.Temperature adjustment knob
D. ON/OFF switch and operating pilot light
Operation
Insert the plug into the wall socket. Turn the
ON/OFF switch (D) to the ON position; it will light
up to indicate that the appliance is switched on.
Turn the thermostat knob, clockwise, beyond the
«
●
» (STOP) position, the appliance will start to
operate. To stop the appliance, move the
ON/OFF switch (D).
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated and
can be increased to achieve a higher
temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat
knob towards minimum or reduced (colder) by
rotating the knob towards maximum. However,
the exact setting should be chosen keeping in
mina that the temperature inside the refrigerator
depends on:
room temperature;
how often the door is opened;
the quantity of food stored;
location of appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat
knob to position «
●
»
Fast freezing
To start fast-freezing food, press button (A).
Warning light
Warning light (A) lights up when the temperature
inside the freezer compartment has increased to
value which jeopardizes the long-term storage
of food in the compartment. When the appliance
is switched on for the first time or when food is
placed in the compartment for freezing, it is
normal for this light to remain on until the
temperature has reached the level required for
correct storage.
