User manual

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This freezer, is marked , and is suitable
for freezing fresh foodstuffs and keeping food for
long periods.
Freezing of food
Freezing should take place as quickly as possible, in
a maximum of 24 hours. The procedure for this is as
follows:
1... Set the witch «R» to position «S»:
 If the freezer was switched off and empty, 3
hours prior to placing the food to be frozen.
 If the freezer is already operating and contains
frozen food, 24 hours before placing the food to
be frozen.
2... The maximum amount which can be frozen in 24
hours is indicated in the section «Technical
Features».
3... Place the food to be frozen inside the lower com-
partment of the freezer.
You can also use the top shelf.
4... Red light «M», may be on for a few hours during
freezing process. Switch-on time for this light will
vary according to amount of food being put in for
congelation and time while door remains open.
5... Once 24 hours from the introduction of the food
have elapsed the congelation can be considered
as finished.
Set the switch «R» to position «N».
Keeping frozen food
For optimum consevation, the temperature inside the
freezer compartment must be at least -18°C.
This temperature is adjusted automatically.
Check that the «Temperature Control» is in a midd-
le position. Sometimes it may be necessary (insuffi-
cient ventilation, high roon temperature, frequent
opening and closing of the door) to change the
position of the «Temperature Control».
If the appliance should be accidentally switched
off by a fault or power cut, take the following pre-
cautions:
 Keep the doors closed at all times.
 Find out how long the stoppage is expected to last.
Once normal power is restored:
A) If the freezer is full and the stoppage has been
less than «Time for temperature Rise» indicated
for each model in the «Technical Features» sec-
tion, then no damage will have been caused to the
food.
B) If the freezer is not full, the cold will be lost more
quickly. If the food has not started to thaw, then
follow the instructions in «A».
C) If the food has begun to thaw, use them up as
quickly as possible, or cook them and refreeze
them.
Useful Hints
 Do not introduce any new food during a freezing
period.
 Do not put any newly introduced food for freezing
near to already frozen food.
 Wrap the food up properly or place it in hermethic
recipies before introducing it into the freezer.
 Do not introduce any hot food into the freezer.
 Food and drinks of a strong flavour may pass this
on to others and affect their flavour. Wrap them up
adequately or put them into tight closing bags.
 Follow the instructions given in the cook books,
freezing books and wrapping utensiles for better
conservation of food.
 In some models, on the freezer inner door there is
usually an schematic showing the conservation
time (in months) for the different types of food. It
will also depend on the food quality in the moment
of freezing and on the specific instructions on pac-
kages.
Freezer Compartment
Refrigerator Compartment:
This compartment is for storing drinks and fresh food products.
The temperature inside is very evenly distributed. Make sure food does not touch the back wall, since
behind this surface is where the cold is generated and food could bee partially frozen. Also, this can impede the
circulation of cold air.
This appliance is provided with an automatic defrosting system. Consequently you will sometimes notice a thin
layer of ice or drops of water on the rear wall.