User manual

• turn the Temperature regulator to-
ward higher settings to obtain the
maximum coldness.
A medium setting is generally
the most suitable.
However, the exact setting should be
chosen keeping in mind that the temper-
ature inside the appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
2.4 FROSTMATIC function
The FROSTMATIC function accelerates
the freezing of fresh food and, at the
same time, protects foodstuffs already
stored from undesirable warming.
To activate the function, do these steps:
1.
Press the FROSTMATIC switch.
2.
The FROSTMATIC light switches on.
To deactivate the function, do these
steps:
1.
Press the FROSTMATIC switch.
2.
The FROSTMATIC light switches off.
The FROSTMATIC function stops
automatically after about 52
hours.
2.5 Excessive temperature
alarm
If the temperature inside the freezer has
risen to a point where the safe storage
of frozen food is no longer ensured (for
example due to an power failure) the
Alarm light will blink and an acoustic
alarm will sound.
1.
Switch off the warning tone by
pressing the FROSTMATIC switch.
The Alarm light blinks until the re-
quired temperature has been
reached again.
When the freezer is first switched
on, the Alarm light blinks until
the temperature has dropped to
a safe level for the storage of fro-
zen food.
2.6 Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound when the
door is left open for more than 90 sec-
onds.
When normal conditions are restored
(door closed), the acoustic alarm will
stop.
In any case, press the Acoustic alarm re-
set switch to deactivate the acoustic
alarm.
3. DAILY USE
3.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, wash the interior and all internal
accessories with lukewarm water and
some neutral soap so as to remove the
typical smell of a brand-new product,
then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abra-
sive powders, as these will dam-
age the finish.
3.2 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast
Freeze function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the
freezer compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the
bottom compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
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