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capacity per day. The product data sheet at the end
of this manual contains details of the maximum daily
freezing capacity.
∙ Set the temperature control to Max to accelerate the
freezing process. After 24 hours, once the food is well
frozen, the temperature control can be set back to its
original position.
∙ The time required to freeze food may be shortened by
dividing it into smaller portions.
∙ Suitable packaging materials for frozen food are
transparent (i.e. non-coloured) plastic wrap or bags, or
aluminium foil. The packaging materials should be well
aired before use; check that the package is airtight
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 attempt to deep-freeze carbonated beverages,
warm food or any kind of bottled liquids.
∙ Frozen food can be defrosted in the refrigerator. This
way, the food is defrosted at a slower rate, retaining its
taste. Furthermore, the frozen food helps to keep the
temperature inside the refrigerator at its intended level.
Use-by dates for frozen food are specifi ed (in months)
in the table below.
Do not exceed these storage times.
However, always observe the manufacturer's use-by dates
for the frozen food.
∙ 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 at
the end of this manual contains detailed information of
the maximum safe storage time in case of malfunction.
Even a slight rise in the inside temperature will shorten
the storage life of the food.
Main cabinet
∙ Different areas of the refrigerator cabinet are affected
differently by the cooling effect. The warmest area is
around the door in the higher part of the cabinet, the
coldest around the rear wall and in the lower part of the
cabinet.
∙ The food should therefore be stored as follows:
∙ On main cabinet shelves (from top to bottom): bakery
items, ready meals, dairy products, meat, fi sh and cold
meats/sausages.
∙ In the vegetable compartment: vegetables, salad and
fruit.
∙ In the door (from top to bottom): butter, cheese, eggs,
tubes (eg mustard), small bottles, large bottles, milk and
fruit-juice tetra-packs.
∙ Initially, the temperature control should be set to position
4. If the cooling effect is too strong, lower it to position
1-3; if it is insuffi cient, raise it to 5-7.
If you notice frost on the rear wall, the most likely
cause is that the door has been left open for too
long, or that warm food has been placed inside the
refrigerator or that the temperature control has been
set too high.
∙ Liquid or strong-smelling food, or food which is likely
to absorb strong odours (e.g. cheese, fi sh, butter),
should be stored separately or in hermetically sealed
containers.
∙ Warm food should be left to cool down to room
temperature before being placed in the refrigerator.
∙ Always ensure that the door is properly closed and
that the seal is not obstructed by food stored inside the
cabinet or door.
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
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket before
cleaning.
∙ Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
∙ For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of
warm water with some mild detergent. To prevent any
unpleasant odour within the refrigerator, it should be
cleaned about once a month.
∙ 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 with fresh
water before wiping them completely dry. When re-
inserting the plug into the wall socket ensure that you
have dry hands.
∙ To save energy and to ensure optimum performance,
the condenser (at the rear) as well as the compressor
should be cleaned at least twice a year with a broom or
a vacuum cleaner.
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate
inside the cabinet during cleaning.
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