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TIPS ON FREEZING AND ENERGy SAVING
Prevent products to be frozen coming into contact with products that are already frozen.
Make sure packets are dry, as this will prevent them from freezing together in a solid
block.
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Always prepare food in individual portions, which are quicker to thaw out.
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To freeze the maximum quantity of food indicated on the technical data plate,
proceed as follows:
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Set the thermostat to “HI” (yellow led lit) 24 hours before freezing.
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Never freeze food in the baskets as they are only suitable for storage.
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For fast freezing, arrange the packaged food with the biggest surface areas in contact
with the inside walls and then transfer to the storage baskets when freezing is complete.
Only open the freezer when necessary and even then as briefly as possible.
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26 hours after the start of freezing put the thermostat back to the energy saving setting
(yellow LED off).
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Small quantities of food (up to 3 kg) may be frozen without the fast freeze function by placing
them directly against the walls of the freezer.
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
To save energy, we recommend routine removal of excess frost (3-4 mm) from the inside
of the equipment and the cooling grids. Never use sharp or pointed objects or metal tools,
humidifiers or heaters, hairdryers or anti-freeze sprays to do this job. They could irreparably
damage the cooling circuit and be a source of danger in equipment with R600a.
We advise defrosting when the compartment is empty or only containing a few items of food.
To defrost, proceed as follows:
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turn the thermostat switch to “MIN“;
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take the plug out of the wall outlet or switch off the mains system;
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drain off water via the discharge to a basin;
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when all the frost has melted, take up the water with a sponge or cloth;
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clean and dry the walls;
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put the plug back in at the wall outlet and set the thermostat as desired
(see the “Getting to know your freezer” section.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Remove the plug from the wall outlet before proceeding or disconnect the general power switch.
To clean the inside of the equipment and its fittings we suggest using water and vinegar
(1 spoon for every 2.5 l water). Never use abrasives, detergent or soap.
Clean the door sealings with water and dry carefully.
Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the equipment. Steam can damage live parts
in the equipment and produce a short-circuit and/or electric shock.
Steam also damages plastic parts.
