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Excessive temperature alarm
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise
inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) Alarm light
will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
After the temperature has returned to nor-
mal, the Alarm light will continue to flash, al-
though the buzzer has stopped.
When the Alarm reset switch is pressed, the
warmest temperature reached in the com-
partment flashes on the Temperature indica-
tor .
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.
Daily use
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freez-
ing function at least 24 hours before placing
the food to be frozen in the freezer compart-
ment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the two
top compartments.
The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate , a label located on the inside of the
appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during
this period do not add other food to be fro-
zen.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of
use, before putting the products in the com-
partment let the appliance run at least 24
hours on the Fast Freezing setting.
If large quantities of food are to be stored,
remove all drawers and baskets from appli-
ance and place food on cooling shelves to
obtain the best performance.
Warning! Make sure that foods do not
exceed the load limit stated on the side
If the power has been off for a long time, fro-
zen food should be consumed as quickly as
possible, or cooked and then re-frozen.
Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound when the door
is left open for around 80 seconds.
When normal conditions are restored (door
closed), the acoustic alarm will stop.
In any case, press the Alarm reset switch to
deactivate the acoustic alarm.
Important! Do not use detergents or abra-
sive powders, as these will damage the fin-
ish.
of the upper section (where applicable)
Important! In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for longer
that 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
cooling).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being
used, can be thawed in the refrigerator com-
partment 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.
Cold accumulators
The freezer contains at least one cold accu-
mulator which increases storage time in the
event of a power cut or breakdown.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more
trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill
these trays with water, then put them in the
freezer compartment.