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must not be exceeded.
∙ When buying frozen food, verify that the food is properly
frozen, and that the packaging does not show any sign of
damage.
∙ To maintain the quality of deep-frozen food, it should be
transported only in suitable containers and then placed
inside the freezer compartments without delay.
∙ Carefully check the packaging when buying frozen food:
if the packaging shows signs of moisture, has bubbled up
or is bulging, the food may not have been stored properly
and has spoiled.
∙ The storage times for frozen foods largely depend on the
ambient temperature, the temperature control setting, the
type of food and the time between shop and freezer, but
mainly also on how often the freezer door is opened and
how long it remains open. Always follow the instructions
given on the food packaging, and do not exceed the
specifi ed maximum storage times.
∙ Suitable packaging materials for frozen food are
transparent (i.e. non-coloured) plastic foil, bags or
aluminium foil. The packaging materials should be well
aired before use and then checked for air-tightness
before freezing the food. We strongly recommend that
you label every item stored in the freezer with all relevant
information such as type of food, freezing date and use-
by date.
∙ Do not deep-freeze any carbonated liquids, warm food or
any liquids in glass containers or bottles.
Use-by dates for frozen food are specifi ed (in months) in
the table below. Do not exceed these storage times.
∙ If the unit remains switched off for an extended period (eg
during a power failure), the door should be kept closed;
this will help to maintain the lowest possible temperature
in the cabinet. The product data sheet contains detailed
information of the maximum safe storage time in case of
malfunction.
∙ It should be noted, however, that even a slight rise in
the inside temperature will shorten the storage life of the
food.
Making ice cubes
A special ice-cube tray is provided for making ice cubes.
Fill the tray 3/4 full with drinking water and place it in the
freezer compartment. The ice cubes are easier to remove
from the tray if the tray is left standing at room temperature
for 5 minutes.
De-frosting and cleaning
After a certain period of operation and depending on several
factors (e.g. how often the door has been opened), a layer
of ice will form on the evaporators located below the drawers
and on the drawer fronts themselves. Once the build-up
of ice has reached a thickness of 4 mm, the unit must be
de-frosted.
The build-up of ice increases the power consumption of the
appliance.
When de-frosting the unit
∙ Ensure that the plug has been removed from the wall
socket,
∙ Remove all food from the compartment and store it in a
cool location, eg together with pre-frozen freezer-packs in
a plastic container. Note that, even with a slight increase
in temperature, the storage life will be shortened and the
food should be used as soon as possible.
∙ To accelerate defrosting, one or several containers with
hot (but not boiling) water may be placed inside the
freezer compartment.
∙ Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
∙ Warning: Do not use any external device or other means
(e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting.
∙ For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of warm
water with some mild detergent. Any accessories should
be cleaned separately with soapy water. Do not put them
in a dishwasher.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions or any
cleaning agents that contain alcohol.
∙ After cleaning, thoroughly clean all surfaces again with
fresh water before wiping them completely dry. When
re-inserting the plug into the wall socket ensure that you
have dry hands.
∙ Turn the temperature control to its maximum setting. After
24 hours, the temperature control can be returned to its
normal setting.
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside
the cabinet during cleaning.
∙ To save energy, the condenser and the compressor (at
the rear) should be cleaned carefully at least twice a year
with a hand-brush or a vacuum cleaner.
Energy saving tips
∙ The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry
room.
∙ Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and
do not position it next to any heat sources (radiators,
cookers etc). If this cannot be avoided, however, suitable
insulation must be installed between the heat source and
the unit.
∙ Do not cover the ventilation openings and grilles, and
ensure suffi cient air circulation behind the unit.
∙ The compressor (at the rear) should be cleaned at
regular intervals. Accumulated dust causes an increase in
energy consumption.
∙ Warm food should be allowed to cool down before it is
stored inside.
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