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check that the package is air-tight 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 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
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∙ Always ensure that the door is properly closed and that the
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.
De-frosting and cleaning
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket before
∙ Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
∙ For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of warm water
∙ Any accessories should be cleaned separately with soapy
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions or any
∙ After cleaning, thoroughly clean all surfaces with fresh water
∙ To save energy and to ensure optimum performance, the
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside
When de-frosting the freezer compartment
Once the build-up of ice inside the freezer compartment has
reached a thickness of 2-4 mm, it needs to be de-frosted. This
should be done at least twice a year.
∙ Ensure that the plug has been removed from the wall
∙ Remove all food from the compartment and store it in a
∙ Keep the door open. To accelerate defrosting, one or several
∙ Warning: do not use any external device or other means
∙ After cleaning, ensure that the freezer compartment is
Defrosting the refrigerator cabinet :
The integral vapouriser is sealed in foam in the rear wall; you
may therefore notice a build-up of frost around the rear area.
This layer of frost will start melting when the compressor is not
working. Through a system of hoses, the melt-water drains
into the collection tray below the compressor, where it will be
temperature before being placed in the refrigerator.
seal is not obstructed by food stored inside the cabinet or
door.
cleaning.
with some mild detergent. To prevent any unpleasant odour
within the refrigerator, it should be cleaned about once a
month.
water. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
cleaning agents that contain alcohol.
before wiping them completely dry. When re-inserting the
plug into the wall socket ensure that you have dry hands.
compressor should be cleaned at least twice a year with a
brush or vacuum cleaner.
the cabinet during cleaning.
socket.
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.
containers with hot (but not boiling) water may be placed
inside the freezer compartment.
(e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting.
thoroughly dried and set the temperature control to its
maximum position. After 24 hours, it may turned back to its
normal setting.
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