5.2 Door alarm
If the door is open for longer than 60 seconds, the
audible warning will sound.
The audible alarm is automatically silenced when
the door is closed.
5.2.1 Muting the door alarm
The audible alarm can be muted when the door is open. The
sound switch-off function is active as long as the door is left
open.
Fig. 2 (6) .
u Press alarm button
w The door alarm is silenced.
5.3 Temperature alarm
The audible alarm sounds if the freezer temperature
is not cold enough.
The temperature display and the alarm symbol
Fig. 2 (7) flash at the same time.
The cause of the temperature being too high may be:
-
warm fresh food was placed inside
-
too much warm ambient air flowed in when rearranging and
removing food
-
power failure for some time
-
the appliance is faulty
The audible alarm is automatically silenced, the alarm symbol
Fig. 2 (7) goes out and the temperature display stops flashing
when the temperature is sufficiently cold again.
If the alarm status persists: (see Malfunction).
Note
Food may be spoilt if the temperature is not cold enough.
u Check the quality of the food. Do not consume spoiled food.
5.3.1 Muting the temperature alarm
The audible alarm can be muted. When the temperature is
sufficiently cold again, the alarm function is active again.
Fig. 2 (6) .
u Press alarm button
w The audible alarm is silenced.
5.4 Freezing food
The rating plate indicates the maximum quantity of fresh food
you can freeze within 24 hours (see Appliance at a glance)
under "Freezing capacity ... kg/24h".
The maximum load for the top drawer is 5 kg and for the other
drawers 25 kg each.
The shelves can each be loaded with 35 kg of frozen food.
A vacuum is generated after the door is closed. After closing
the door, wait for about 1 minute and then it opens more easily.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to broken glass!
Bottles and cans containing drinks may burst when being
frozen. This applies particularly to sparkling drinks.
u Do not freeze bottles and cans containing drinks!
WARNING
Risk of fire
u Do not use any electrical appliances in the food area of the
appliance unless recommended by the manufacturer.
* Depending on model and options
In order that the food is rapidly frozen through to the core, do
not exceed the following quantities per pack:
- Fruit, vegetables up to 1 kg
- Meat up to 2.5 kg
u Pack the food in portions in freezer bags, reusable plastic,
metal or aluminium containers.
5.5 Storage life
Standard values for the storage life of various types of
food:
Ice-cream
Sausage, ham
Bread, bakery products
Game, pork
Fatty fish
Lean fish
Cheese
Poultry, beef
Vegetables, fruit
The values indicated for storage life are standard ones.
5.6 Thawing food
- at room temperature
- in a microwave oven
- in a conventional or fan oven
u Remove only as much food as is required. Use thawed food
as quickly as possible.
u Food once thawed should be re-frozen only in exceptional
cases.
5.7 Setting the temperature
The temperature depends on the following factors:
-
the frequency of opening the door
the room temperature of the installation location
-
-
the type, temperature and quantity of the food
Recommended temperature setting: -18 °C
The temperature can be adjusted continually. Once the -28 °C
setting is reached, the sequence starts again at -15 °C .
u Call up the temperature function: Press the "+/-"
setting button
Fig. 2 (3) once.
w The previously-set value will flash in the tempera-
ture display.
u Change the temperature in 1 °C steps: Press the
"+/-" setting button
Fig. 2 (3) until the required
temperature is indicated in the temperature
display.
u Change temperature continually: hold down setting button.
w During adjustment the value flashes on the display.
w The new setting is adopted approx. 5 seconds after the last
time the button was pressed and the set temperature
displayed again. The temperature in the interior gradually
adjusts to the new value.
5.8 Fast-Freeze
With this function you can freeze fresh food quickly
through to the core. The appliance operates with
maximum refrigeration. The noise of the refrigeration
unit may be temporarily louder as a result.
The maximum amount of fresh food which can be frozen in 24
h is indicated on the type plate under "freezing capacity ... kg/
Control
2 to 6 months
2 to 6 months
2 to 6 months
6 to 10 months
2 to 6 months
6 to 12 months
2 to 6 months
6 to 12 months
6 to 12 months
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