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L
O
I
J
K
P
M N
H
H
On/OFF light
I
Freezer button ON/OFF
J
Temperature setting button (warmest)
K
Temperature indicator
L
Temperature setting button (coldest)
M
Super frost light
N
Super frost button
O
Alarm reset light
P
Alarm reset button
H. Light ON/OFF
I. Button ON/OFF
ON:
Press the button (I). The pilot light (H)
switches on.
OFF: Keep press the button (I) until the pilot light (H)
and the temperautre indicator switched off.
K. Temperature indicator
During normal functioning the indicator shows the
warmest temperature inside the freezer.
Difference until 5°C inside the compartment are
quite normal.
Attention!
Difference between the temperature displayed and
temperature setting is normal. Especially when:
- a new setting has recently been selected
- the door has been left open for a long time
- warm food has been placed in the compartment
J - L. Temperature setting buttons
The temperature can be adjusted between -15°C
and -24°C.
By pressing the button (J or L), the current
temperature setting flashes on the indicator. It is
possible to modify the setting temperature only with
flashed indicator. To set a warmer temperature,
press button (J). To set a colder temperature, press
button (L). The indicator display the newly
selectedtemperature for a few seconds and then
shows again the inside compartment temperature.
The newly selected-temperature must be reached
after 24 hours.
Attention!
During the stability period by the first starting the
temperature displayed can not correspond to the
setting temperature. During this time it is possible
that the temperature displayed is lower than the
setting temperature.
M. Super frost pilot light
N. Super frost button
To freeze fresh foods, the “Super frost” function must
be actived. Press the super frost button (N).The
relevant pilot light (M) switches on
The function can be deactived at any time, by
pressing the button (N), otherwise it automatically
switched off. With deactived functionth pilot light (M)
switches off.
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Use of the freezer
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Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run for at least two hours on the fast
frost setting, then push again the Super-frost button.
Important
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 refrozen (after
cooling).
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.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
O. Alarm reset light
P. Alarm reset button
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside
the freezer (e.g. power cut) warning light (O) will
start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
After the temperature has returned to normal, the
warning light (O) will continue to flash, although the
buzzer has stopped.
When the alarm button (P) is pressed, the warmest
temperature reached in the compartment flashes on
the indicator (K).
If the power has been off for a long time, frozen food
should be consumed as quickly as possible, or
cooked and then re-frozen.
Freezing fresh food
To freeze fresh food, press the Super Frost button
(N) at least 24 hours before.
Place the food to be frozen in the upper
compartment. The maximum quantity of food which
can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate.
Warning!
When use the “Super Frost” function:
about 6 hrs
before
about 24 hrs
before
not needed
not needed
Introducing small quantities of fresh food
(about 5 kg)
Introducing the maximum quantity of food
(see rating plate)
Introducing frozen food
Introducing small quantities of fresh food
daily 2 kg maximum
Operation
Insert the plug in the power socket. Press the button
ON/OFF (I). The freezer is switched on.
The freezer is pre-set to run at -18°C. this
temperature will be reached in a few hours.
As soon as the appliance is switched on the
temperature indicator (K) shows the current
temperature inside the freezer, the alarm reset light
(O) flashes and a buzzer sounds. Press the alarm
reset button (P). The buzzer stops and the alarm
light (O) continues to flash until the setting
temperature is reached.
