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Do not cover or obstruct the air vent of the
appliance.
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Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer: risk of bursting.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer: risk of
“cold” burns.
•
Do not allow children to play or hide inside
the freezer: risk of becoming trapped inside
and suffocating.
•
Keep the keys in a separate place and out of
reach of children: risk of children becoming
locked inside the appliance.
•
Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (if provided).
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Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
•
The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorised person.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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This appliance is intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs and conforms to
D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992 (European Directive
89/109/EEC).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)
Isobutane is a natural gas having low
environmental impact. Caution is required,
however, since isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that
refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and production of ice
cubes.
FREEZING FOOD
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Defrost the appliance when ice build-up on
the freezer walls is excessive (see “Care and
Maintenance”).
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At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in
the freezer, switch the rapid freeze button on.
For freezers without this button, turn the
thermostat to maximum position.
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Observe the maximum freezing capacity
specified on the rating plate.
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Keep the lid of the appliance closed for
24 hours. At the end of this period, switch off
the rapid freeze button.
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To freeze the maximum amount of food
specified on the rating plate (see figure D
in the chapter “Installation”), extend the
prefreezing period to 48 hours.
PREPARATION OF FRESH FOOD FOR
FREEZING
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Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic
bags, polyethylene containers with lids,
provided they are suitable for freezing foods.
•
Food must be fresh, mature and of prime
quality in order to obtain high quality frozen
food.
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Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably
be frozen as soon as they are picked to
maintain the full original nutritional value,
texture, colour and flavour.
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Some meat, especially game, should be
hung before it is frozen.
Note:
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Always leave hot food to cool before placing
in the freezer.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
FREEZING FOOD
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