Zanussi ZYAE82ER, User Manual

4.4 FastFreeze function

The FastFreeze is used to perform pre-

freezing and fast freezing in sequence of

Freezer compartment. This function

accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at

the same time, protects foodstuffs already

stored from undesirable warming.

To freeze fresh food activate the

FastFreeze function at least 24 hours

before placing the food to complete pre-

freezing.

To switch on the function:

1. Press the FastFreeze switch for 2-3

seconds to activate the FastFreeze

function. The FastFreeze light will switch

on.

2. Place the food in the freezing

compartment and keep the FastFreeze

function switched on for further 24 hours.

Refer to "Freezing fresh food" section.

This function stops automatically after 52

hours. It is possible to deactivate the

function at any time by pressing the

FastFreeze switch for 2-3 seconds.

4.5 High temperature alarm

When there is a temperature increase in the

freezer compartment (e.g. due to a power

failure) the Alarm light is blinking and sound

is on.
The sound can be switched off at any time by

pressing the Alarm reset switch.
When normal conditions are restored the

Alarm light and the sound turns off

automatically.

4.6 Door open alarm

An acoustic alarm sounds when the door is

left open for around 80 seconds.
After closing the door, the acoustic alarm

stops.
In any case, press the Alarm reset switch to

deactivate the acoustic alarm.

5. DAILY USE

5.1 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").

For more information refer to "Hints for

freezing".

5.2 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, except for the bottom

drawer which needs to be in place to provide

good air circulation.
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm from the

door.

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