Freezer Compartment - Atag KD8178BD Instructions D'utilisation Et De Montage

The forced-air cooling uses slightly more energy. To save
energy, the fan switches off automatically when the door is
open.
Switching on the fan
u Briefly press the Fan button
w The Fan button shines, the fan is switched on.
Switching off the fan
u Briefly press the Fan button
w The Fan button goes out, the fan is switched off.
5.5.5 Relocating the shelves
The shelves have stops preventing them from being uninten-
tionally pulled out.
u Lift the shelf and draw it out forwards.
u Insert shelf with the raised edge pointing upwards at the
back.
w The food does not freeze onto the rear wall.
5.5.6 Using the sectioned shelf
u The glass shelf with stop face (2) has to be at the back.
5.5.7 Moving the storage rack
u Remove storage rack according to
illustration.
Always remove the butter and cheese
compartment together with the lid.
u To remove lid: Press one side part of
the butter and cheese compartment
outwards until the lid pin is clear and
then remove the lid sideways.
5.5.8 Removing the bottle holder
u Remove the bottle holder according to
the illustration.

5.6 Freezer compartment

You can store frozen food, make ice cubes and freeze fresh
food in the freezer compartment.
Fig. 2 (13) .
Fig. 2 (13) .
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5.6.1 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 of frozen food for the drawers is 25 kg each
and for the shelves 35 kg each.
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!
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.
5.6.2 Thawing food
- in the refrigerator compartment
- at room temperature
- in a microwave oven
- in a conventional or fan oven
u Food once thawed should be re-frozen only in exceptional
cases.
5.6.3 Setting the temperature in the freezer
compartment
The appliance is pre-set for normal operation.
The temperature can be set between -16 °C and -26 °C, the
recommended temperature is -18 °C.
u To set the temperature higher: press setting button
"+" freezer compartment Fig. 2 (5) .
u To set the temperature lower: press setting button "-" freezer
Fig. 2 (4) .
compartment
w When the button is pressed the first time, the previous value
is indicated in the temperature display of the freezer
compartment.
u To change the temperature in 1 °C steps: briefly press the
button.
-or-
u To change the temperature continuously: hold down the
button.
w The value is displayed flashing during the setting operation.
w The actual temperature is displayed about 5 s after the last
press of a button. The temperature slowly adjusts to the new
value.
5.6.4 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/
24h". This amount varies according to the model and climate
rating.
You have to activate FastFreeze in good time, depending on
how much fresh food is to be frozen: about 6 hours before
placing the food inside in case of small amounts and about 24
hours in advance in case of the maximum amount of food to be
frozen.
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