4.
DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
4.1
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period
out of use, let the appliance run at least 2
hours before putting products in the
freezer compartment.
The freezer baskets ensure that it is quick
and easy to find the food packages you
want. If large quantities of food are to be
stored, remove all drawers except for the
bottom basket which secures good air
circulation.
It is possible to place food that protrudes
15 mm from the door on all shelves
except the top one.
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due
to a power failure, if the
power has been off for
longer that the value shown
in the technical
characteristics chart under
"rising time", the defrosted
food must be consumed
quickly or cooked
immediately and then re-
frozen (after cooling).
4.2
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 small amount of fresh foods it
is not necessary to change the present
setting.
To freeze fresh food activate the
FROSTMATIC function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to be frozen in
the freezer compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in all
compartments except the lowest one.
The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
rating plate, a label located on the inside
of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours:
during this period do not add other food
to be frozen.
When the freezing process is completed,
return to the required temperature (see
"FROSTMATIC Function").
4.3
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 freezer: in this
case, cooking will take longer.
4.4
Removal of freezing
baskets and glass shelves from
the freezer
The freezing baskets have a limit stop to
prevent their accidental removal or
falling out. At the time of its removal
from the freezer, pull the basket towards
yourself and, upon reaching the end
point, remove the basket by tilting its
front upwards.
2
1
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift
the front of the basket to insert it into the
freezer. Once you are over the end
points, push the baskets back in their
position.
The appliance is equipped with shelf
stops to secure the shelves.
The shelves must be lifted up (1) on each
side and then pulled outwards (2).
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