Zanussi ZNNN18ES3, User Manual

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

temperature to allow automatic defrosting and

to save energy this way.

• Ensure a good ventilation. Do not cover the

ventilation grilles or holes.

• Make sure that food products inside the

appliance allow air circulation through dedicated

holes in the rear interior of the appliance.

HINTS FOR FREEZING
• Activate FastFreeze function at least 24 hours

before placing the food inside the freezer

compartment.

• Before freezing wrap and seal fresh food in:

aluminium foil, plastic film or bags, airtight

containers with lid.

• For more efficient freezing and thawing divide

food into small portions.

• It is recommended to put labels and dates on all

your frozen food. This will help to identify foods

and to know when they should be used before

their deterioration.

• The food should be fresh when being frozen to

preserve good quality. Especially fruits and

vegetables should be frozen after the harvest to

preserve all of their nutrients.

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