Instruction for Use

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For the Republic of Ireland only
The information given in respect of Great Britain will fre-
quently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also
used, the 2-pin, side earth type. In this case, the wire which
is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the
EARTH contact, and the other two wires to the two pins, ir-
respective of colour. The supply to the socket must be fitted
with a 16 amp fuse.
Leave the appliance to stand for one hour before connect-
ing it to the electricity supply. Please check that the voltage
on the rating plate (Fig. 4-5) situated inside the liner, corres-
ponds to the voltage in your home 240 V.
The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.
The manufacturer will accept no liability for damage to per-
sons or objects arising from the non-observance of this re-
quirement.
When the appliance is connected to t he electricity supply,
the green and the red light (Fig. F-E) will switch on, if the
thermostat control knob is not set to the “
x” position.
Adjust the temperature as indicated in the next chapter: the
freezer is ready for use when the red light goes off.
GREEN AND
YELLOW (“E”)
BROWN (“L”)
CABLE CLAMP.
BLUE (“N”)
Connection to a
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE TEMPERATURE
The thermostat (Fig. C) controls the internal temperature.
If the thermostat control knob is set to the “
x” position, the
operation of the appliance is interrupted, and the lights go
off. The ideal temperature to store frozen foods is −8
o
C.
At a normal ambient temperature included between +20
o
C
and +25
o
, we suggest you adjust the thermostat control
knob to position 2.
If you need colder or warmer temperatures than −8
o
C, turn
the thermostat control knob to the higher position or towards
position “
x” respectively.
The internal temperatures of the freezer are a ffected by the
temperature of the surrounding air, the food stored and the
frequency of door opening. The setting of the thermostat
may require adjustment to allow f or these factors.
USE OF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
FREEZING-IN
Themaximumquantityoffood,inkg,thatcanbefrozenina
24 hours period at an ambient temperature of 25
o
C, is stated
on the rating plate (Fig. 5). The freezing-in of fresh foods
must be carried out in the two freezing-in compartment, sit-
uated at the top of the freezer.
The freezing-in capacity stated on the rating plate, is obtai-
ned by removing the drawers and placing the foods to be
frozen on the refrigerating grid directly.
To obtain the best results, proceed as follows:
− Transfer in the lower baskets all the foods stored in the
two top freezing-in compartments.
− Wrap foods in plastic or aluminium foil or store them in
the suitable containers.
− Label each pack indicating the type of food and the
freezing-in date.
− Place the packets in the top freezing-in compartments
(Fig. 6).
− At ambient temperatures up to +25
o
C, press the fast
freeze switch (D) (Fig. D) yellow pilot lamp on, 24 hours
prior to freeze-in foods.
The appliance operates continuously: we recommend, 24
hours a fter introduction of foods, to press switch D to reset
the normal operation. Do not store warm foods in the freezer.
Never re-freeze partially or totally thawed foods.
PRODUCTION OF ICE CUBES (Fig. 6)
May we suggest that you 3/4 fill the ice cube trays and store
on the upper basket of the freezer.
Attention: Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after their removal from the freezer as they may give rise to
“cold” burns. Do not place liquids in glass containers.
STORAGE OF DEEP FROZEN FOODS (Fig. 7)
When buying deep frozen foods, make sure that wrapper or
packet is intact. If it bulges or sags or has spots of moisture
on it, it may not have been kept cold enough and the con-
tents may have lost their original quality.
When home, store d eep frozen foods in the freezer with the
least possible delay, as any appreciable rise in temperature
may alterate their freshness.
Store deep frozen foods no longer than the packet instruc-
tions recommend.
− Place the packets in the storage compartments, leaving
the freezing-in compartment empty.
− The maximum available volume to store foods is obtai-
ned by removing the drawer and the baskets, except the
bottom baskets.
In any case, packets can be placed directly on the refrige-
rated plates, following the limit load marked on the liner
sides. You f reezer maintains the correct storage tempera-
ture, even if case of p ower failure, for  hours approx. in the
freezing-in compartment, and for 6 hours approx. in the
storage baskets; however, we suggest you leave the freezer
door closed, during the power failure.
Note: Due to the effectiveness of the door seal, it is not al-
ways possible to open the door immediately after closing it.
Wait some minutes before attempting to open it again.
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THAWING
Here are some basic suggestions:
Raw vegetables: Do not thaw - put straight into boiling
water and cook normally.
Meat (large cuts): Thaw in the refrigerator compartment
without unwrapping them. Before cooking, leave at room
temperature for some hours. If you have a microwave the
meat can be defrosted following the manufacturers instruc-
tions.
(small cuts): Thaw at room temperature or cook directly.
Fish: Thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrap-
ping or cook directly before being completely thawed.
Previously cooked food: Re-heat in the oven without re-
moving from its aluminium container.
Fruit: Thaw in the refrigerator compartment.
DEFROSTING
The quantity of frost which builds-up inside the freezer de-
pends on the frequency of door opening.
The frost must be removed when it reaches a 3 mm thick-
ness. Generally defrosting is carried out twice a year, and
when the quantity of food stored in the freezer is low.
To defrost, proceed as follows:
− 24 hours prior defrosting, switch on the fast freeze facility
so that the food stored is at the lowest temperature before
taking it out from the freezer.
− Disconnect the appliance from the mains (Fig. 8).