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Freezer compartment
Hints for freezing fresh food
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The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24
hours is shown on the rating plate.
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When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment
let the appliance run for at least 2 hours on a
colder setting.
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Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter.
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Wrap food to protect it from any water, humidity
or condensation; this will prevent the spread of
any odours in the refrigerator, while also ensuring
better storage of frozen food.
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Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones;
salt reduces the storage life of food.
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Never place warm food in the freezer. Cooling hot
foods before freezing saves energy and prolongs
the life of the appliance.
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Do not refreeze partially thawed food.
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Note: Never put bottled food or drinks in the
frozen-food compartment.
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For best performance, leave enough space in
the frozen-food compartment for air to circulate
around the packages. Also leave enough room at
the front so the door can close tightly.
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing
fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food
for a long time. The freezing process takes 24 hours.
During this period do not add any other food to be
frozen.
Daily use
To lower the energy consumed by the appliance,
follow these tips:
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Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room
far away from any heat source (e.g. radiator,
cooker, etc.) and in a place not exposed directly to
the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.
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To guarantee adequate ventilation follow
installation instructions.
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Insufficient ventilation on back of the product
increases energy consumption and decreases
cooling efficiency.
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The internal temperatures of the appliance may be
affected by the ambient temperature, frequency
of door opening, as well as location of the
appliance. Temperature setting should take into
consideration these factors.
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Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
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Do not obstruct the fan (if available) with food
items.
Hints for storing frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
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Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs
were adequately stored by the retailer.
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Make sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
from the food store to the frozen-food
compartment in the shortest possible time.
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Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
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Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
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Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the frozen-food compartment: in this case,
cooking will take longer.
WARNING!
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example the power has been
off for longer than the temperature rising time
shown on the rating plate of the appliance, the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after
being cooked).
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After placing or removing food, ensure you close
the door properly, especially the freezer door.
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Reduce to a minimum door opening.
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When thawing frozen food, place them in the
refrigerator. The low temperature of the frozen
products cools the food in the refrigerator.
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Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has
no impact on the efficient usage of energy. Food
should be placed on the shelves in such way to
ensure proper air circulation (food should not
touch each other and distance between food and
rear wall should be kept).
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Damaged gaskets must be replaced as soon as
possible.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to the separate
Assembly Instructions.
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets.
Contact the After Sales Service.
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