4 Putting into operation
4.1 Switching on the appliance
Note
The manufacturer recommends:
u Store frozen produce at -18 °C or colder.
Switch on the appliance approx. 2 hours before loading for the
first time.
u Open the door.
Fig. 2 (1) .
u Press On/Off button
w The temperature display and the alarm symbol flash until the
temperature is sufficiently low. If the temperature is above
0 °C, dashes flash. If it is below, the current temperature
flashes.
w The interior light is on when the door is open.
w If "DEMO" is displayed, demo mode is activated. Please
contact the after sales service.
5 Control
5.1 Child proofing
The child-proofing function enables you to make
sure that the appliance is not inadvertently switched
off by playing children.
5.1.1 Setting the child lock function
u To activate setting mode: Press and hold the Fast-Freeze
Fig. 2 (2) for approx. 5 s.
button
flashes on the display.
w
c
Fig. 2 (6) shines.
w The menu symbol
u Press the Fast-Freeze button
When
is shown on the display:
c1
u To switch on the child-proof lock, press the Fast-Freeze
Fig. 2 (2) briefly.
button
Fig. 2 (8) shines.
w The child lock symbol
display.
When
is shown on the display:
c0
u To switch off the child-proof lock, press the Fast-Freeze
Fig. 2 (2) briefly.
button
Fig. 2 (8) goes out.
w The child lock symbol
display.
u To deactivate the set-up mode: press On/Off button
Fig. 2 (1) .
-or-
u Wait for 5 minutes.
w The temperature is indicated again in the temperature
display.
5.2 Door alarm
An audible signal sounds if the door is open for longer
than 60 seconds.
The audible signal stops automatically when the door is
closed.
5.2.1 Muting the door alarm
The audible signal can be switched off when the door is open.
The audible signal remains activated as long as the door is
open.
Fig. 2 (5) .
u Press alarm button
* Depending on model and options
Fig. 2 (2) briefly to confirm.
flashes in the
c
flashes in the
c
Putting into operation
w The door alarm is silenced.
5.3 Temperature alarm
An audible signal sounds if the freezing temperature
is not cold enough.
The temperature display and the alarm symbol
Fig. 2 (11) 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
-
Prolonged power outage
-
the appliance is faulty
The audible signal switches off automatically, the alarm symbol
Fig. 2 (11) turns off and the temperature display stops flashing
when the temperature is cold enough again.
If the alarm status persists: (see 7 Malfunctions) .
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 signal can be switched off. The alarm function is
reactivated when the temperature is cold enough again.
Fig. 2 (5) .
u Press alarm button
w The audible signal switches off.
5.4 Freezing food
The rating plate indicates the maximum quantity of fresh food
you can freeze within 24 hours (see 1 Appliance at a glance)
under "Freezing capacity ... kg/24h".
The top drawer can hold a max. of 5 kg, and the other drawers
can each hold a max. of 25 kg.
The trays can each hold a max. of 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!
So 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 Thawing food
- in the refrigerator compartment
- in a microwave oven
- in a conventional or fan oven
- at room temperature
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.
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