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Set-up dimensions
If the cabinet freezer is installed with its side against a
wall, ensure a minimum clearance of 60 mm with the wall;
this is to ensure that the freezer door can open suffi ciently
wide to slide out the drawers.
Temperature control
∙ The unit is re-activated by connecting it to the mains. It
is only switched off completely when the plug is removed
from the wall socket. In position '0', the cooling function is
switched off, though the appliance is still connected to the
mains.
∙ The temperature in the refrigerator cabinet can be adjusted
by setting the temperature control. Turning the control
clockwise will decrease the temperature, while turning it anti-
clockwise will increase it.
∙ The medium settings are usually most suitable for home
use.
∙ We recommend using a thermometer to check the actual
temperature inside the cabinet and make adjustments as
necessary.
∙ Following a power interruption, or if the unit has been
switched off on purpose, it may take around 5 minutes
before it switches on again.
Indicator lights
Mains connection indicator (green)
With the unit connected to the mains, the green light is
permanently on.
High-temperature alarm indicator (red)
This light comes on if the internal temperature rises above
9 °C.
Ventilation Storing and freezing food
The temperature inside the unit depends mainly on the
ambient temperature, the temperature control setting and the
amount of food stored. It should also be noted that the interior
temperature may increase every time the door is opened.
∙ The unit is designed for deep-freezing and long-term storage
of frozen food, and for making ice cubes.
∙ To ensure that nutritious elements such as vitamins are
not lost, fresh food should be deep-frozen right through as
quickly as possible. For this reason, prepared food should
be put in the quick-freeze compartment, spaced out in
one or two rows. The quick-freeze area inside the freezer
compartment is marked Fast Freeze, where we recommend
you fi rst put the food to be frozen for quick-freezing, before
moving it to other compartments (as appropriate) after 24
hours.
∙ Caution:
∙ To ensure suffi cient
distribution of cold air, keep
a minimum distance of 2.5
cm between the vapouriser
assembly and the tray
containing the food to be
frozen.
∙ Do not allow unfrozen food to come into contact with food
that is already frozen.
∙ Caution: Do not exceed the maximum freezing capacity
per day. The product data sheet at the end of this manual
contains details of the maximum daily freezing capacity.
∙ For quick-freezing, set the temperature control to Max. 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 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 should fi rst be defrosted in the refrigerator. This
way, the food is defrosted at a slower rate, retaining its taste.
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