This device activates automatically when needed.
The fan operates only when the door is
closed.
Do not remove the cover of the fan.
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 fresh food activate the FastFreeze
function at least 24 hours before placing the food
to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Store the fresh food evenly distributed in the first
compartment or drawer from the top.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen
without adding other fresh food during 24 hours is
specified on the rating plate (a label located inside
the appliance).
When the freezing process is complete, the
appliance automatically returns to the previous
temperature setting (see "FastFreeze function").
In this condition, the temperature
inside the refrigerator might change
slightly.
For more information refer to "Hints for freezing".
STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD
When activating an appliance for the first time or
after a period out of use, before putting the
products in the compartment let the appliance run
at least 3 hours with the FastFreeze function
switched on.
The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick and easy
to find the food package you want.
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove
all drawers and place the food on shelves.
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm from the door.
CAUTION! In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for
longer than the value shown on rating
plate under "rising time", the defrosted
food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately then cooled and
then re-frozen. Refer to "High
temperature alarm".
THAWING
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being
consumed, can be thawed in the refrigerator or
inside a plastic bag under cold water.
This operation depends on the time available and
on the type of food. Small pieces may even be
cooked still frozen.
ICE-CUBE PRODUCTION
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes.
Do not use metallic instruments to
remove the trays from the freezer.
1. Fill these trays with water.
2. Put the ice trays in the freezer compartment.
HINTS AND TIPS
HINTS FOR ENERGY SAVING
• Freezer: The internal configuration of the
appliance is the one that ensures the most
efficient use of energy.
• Fridge: Most efficient use of energy is ensured
in the configuration with the drawers in the
bottom part of the appliance and shelves evenly
distributed. Position of the door bins does not
affect energy consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than necessary.
• Freezer: The colder the temperature setting, the
higher the energy consumption.
• Fridge: Do not set too high temperature to save
energy unless it is required by the
characteristics of the food.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the
temperature control is set to low temperature
and the appliance is fully loaded, the
compressor may run continuously, causing frost
or ice formation on the evaporator. In this case,
set the temperature control toward higher
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