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Temperature control
The temperature control automatically regulates the
temperature inside the different compartments.
Min cold setting
Normal colder (normal) setting
Max coldest setting
Note: The operating temperature in
the freezer largely depends on factors
such as the ambient temperature
and that of the food to be newly frozen. It also depends on
how often the door is opened and how long it remains open.
If necessary, the temperature control setting may be adjusted
accordingly.
Freezing and storing food
∙ With an operating temperature of –18°C and below, the
various freezer compartments can be used to store frozen or
pre-frozen food for several months, to make ice cubes and
to freeze fresh food.
∙ Fresh (i.e. non-frozen) or warm food must not come into
contact with already frozen food; this prevents frozen food
from becoming partially thawed.
∙ Prior to freezing, fresh food (e.g. meat, fi sh, minced meat)
should be divided into smaller portions suitable for use after
thawing).
∙ When storing pre-frozen food, strict attention should be
paid to the manufacturer's information provided on the
packaging. If no such information is to be found, however, a
storage period of 3 months from the date of purchase 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.
∙ For any type of food that is to be frozen, whether
self-prepared dishes or other food, the quick-freeze
compartment – the upper compartment with the door – with
its higher cooling effi ciency should be used. Do not deep-
freeze more than 3.5 kg of fresh food per day. Turn the
temperature control to its maximum setting. After 24 hours,
the temperature control can be returned to its normal setting.
∙ 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.
Use-by dates for frozen food are specifi ed (in months) in
the table below.
Do not exceed these storage times.
∙ In the event that the unit remains switched off for an
extended period (during a power failure or short-term
malfunctions up to 1o hours), do not open the door; this
will help to maintain the lowest possible temperature in the
cabinet.
∙ 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 ¾ 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.
Cleaning and de-frosting
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 3 to 5 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 closed 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
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