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Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run at least two hours on the coldest
setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal
operating position.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all
drawers and baskets from appliance (except for the
last one at the bottom) and place food on cooling
shelves.
Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated
on the side of the upper section (where applicable).
Important
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example
due to a power failure, if the power has been off
for longer that the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under “rising time”, the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then refrozen (after
cooling).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will
take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
Freezing fresh food
The 4-star compartment
is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food, and
for freezing fresh food.
If the freezer has already been working for some
time, press the Super knob at least 12 hours before
introducing the food into the freezer in order to
ensure better freezing results.
Place the food to be frozen in the compartment as
shown in figure.
In order to freeze the quantity indicated on the rating
plate, arrange the food directly in contact with the
cooling surfaces. If the food is frozen in the baskets,
the maximum quantity freezable is slightly less.
The temperature alarm light (A)
The temperature alarm light turns on automatically
whenever the temperature within the freezer rises
above a certain value which might endanger
satisfactory long-term conservation.
It is perfectly normal for the temperature alarm light
to remain lit up for a short time after the freezer is
initially turned on. It will remain lit up until the
optimum temperature for the conservation of frozen
food is attained.
Cold accumulators
2 cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer;
these increase the length of time for which food will
keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown.
They must be placed in the top drawer.
10 kg
10 kg
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Changing the opening direction of
the door
Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug
from the power socket.
To change the opening direction of the door,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the ventilation grill (D).
2. Unscrew the bottom hinge (E).
3. Remove the door by releasing it from the top
hinge pin (G).
4. Remove the pin then mount these on the
opposite side.
5. Remove the two plugs, to reveal the holes for the
hinge pivots, and remount them on the other
side.
6. Replace the freezer door.
7. using a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the hinge pin
(E) and reassemble it on the opposite side of the
hinge;
8. Screw down the bottom hinge (E) on the opposite
side by using the screws previously removed.
9. Remove the plug (F) from the ventilation grill (D)
and replace it on the opposite side.
10.Re-assemble the ventilation grill (D).
11.Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side
after having pierced the plugs with a punch.
Cover the holes left open with the plugs
contained in the documentation pack.
Warning:
After having reversed the opening direction of the
doors check that all the screws are properly
tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to the
cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in
Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the
cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the
gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the
part involved with a normal hairdrier.
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