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Frozen food storage
The compartment marked by the symbol
is
suitable for storing frozen food and, to obtain the best
results, make sure the thermostat knob is set near the
coldest setting (if ambient temperature is low-i.e., less
than 20
°
C - it is necessary to adjust the conveyor in
such a way as to reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator compartment).
With this thermostat knob setting, the temperature in
the refrigerator compartment could fall below 0
°
C.
If this occurs readjust the knob so as to increase the
temperature.
Furthermore, make sure that:
the frozen food to be stored has been kept at the
proper temperature in the shop;
transport of frozen food from the shop to the
evaporator compartment is carried out in a brief time;
do not exceed the storage time indicated on packages
by the food manufacturer.
After an idle period it is necessary to let the appliance
run for at least two hours with the thermostat knob set
on the coldest setting before placing any frozen food
in this compartment.
If no frozen food is stored in the evaporator, it is
advisable to adjust the conveyor so as to reduce the
temperature in the refrigerator compartment thus
reducing energy consumption and improving food
refrigeration performance.
Never put fizzy drinks in the 2-star (
)
compartment as they might well burst.
A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not
be eaten straight out of the 2-star (
)
compartment as this might cause cold burns.
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the
refrigerator or at room temperature depending on the
time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the evaporator; in this case, though, cooking will
take longer.
Making ice cubes
The refrigerator is provided with an ice cube tray.
This tray should be filled with drinking water and
then placed in the evaporator compartment.
Do not use metal tools to remove the tray when it is
stuck-frozen inside the compartment.
Defrosting
While in operation, the refrigerated surfaces of the
evaporator become progressively covered with frost.
This frost, which acts as a thermal insulator and thus
prevents the cold from reaching the food, should be
removed at regular intervals, otherwise, there will be
a marked rise of temperature in the compartment
concerned and a wastefull increase in power
consumption.
To carry out complete defrosting push the button at
the centre of the thermostat knob.
Remove the plug from the drain hole in the water
collecting tray. Place a basin under the drain hole in
the tray to collect the defrost water (Fig. 12).
When defrosting is completed, operation is resumed
automatically.
Remove the defrost water which has collected in the
basin placed under the collecting tray. Refit the
previously removed plug into the drain hole.
Defrosting should be done when there is no food in
the 2-star (
) compartment.
Fig. 12
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