Instruction for Use

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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment can be used for freezing
fresh food.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is
shown on the rating plate.
Freezing fresh food
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Press the freeze button
D
; the yellow led lights up and remains
lit for the duration of freezing.
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If your appliance is equipped with a grid, position food to be
frozen as shown in
fig. 1
, otherwise position food as shown in
fig. 2
.
A
Arrange the fresh food on the grid, leaving sufficient space
around each pack for air to circulate and avoiding contact with
already frozen food (
fig. 1
).
B
Arrange the food centrally in the compartment,
ensuring it does not come into contact with already frozen
food. Leave a space of approx. 20 mm around packs (
fig. 2
)
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After approximately 24 hours the function switches off
automatically and the yellow led for button
D
switches off. To
cancel the function, press button
D
again.
The table alongside shows the recommended maximum
storage time for fresh food that has been frozen.
When purchasing frozen food products:
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Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in
damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is
swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored
under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already
begun.
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When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
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Place items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get
home.
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If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.
Consume within 24 hours.
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Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.
Respect the best-before date on the package.
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Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
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Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the freezer
compartment
.
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Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if
it is stuck to the bottom of the freezer compartment .
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Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
MONTHS FOOD
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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