HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
Freezer compartment switches on simultaneously with
refrigerator compartment, as shown on the product sheet.
Turn the knob to the recommended position, as shown on
the product sheet.
After switching on, the freezer compartment takes
approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable temperature for
frozen food storage.
To adjust the temperature, follow the instructions in the
accompanying chart.
To switch off the freezer compartment (and the
refrigerator compartment):
Set the knob to Off or 0.
How to freeze fresh food
You can use the freezer compartment to freeze
food.
The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours, at an
ambient temperature of +25°C, is indicated on the data plate.
How to proceed:
Wrap and seal the food in: aluminium foil, cling film, watertight
plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer
containers.
Place food in the top compartment, leaving enough space for air
to circulate around packs. To speed up the freezing process and
increase the compartment capacity, remove the top basket/s and
the ice pack storage drawer (if provided). Put the already frozen
food into the other drawers and the food still to be frozen directly
onto the refrigerator grid.
Note:
In the event of a power failure, the freezer compartment
maintains the correct storage temperature for about 18 hours.
Do not open the freezer compartment door during a power
failure.
Important:
The table alongside shows the recommended maximum MONTHSFOOD
storage time for frozen fresh foods.
When purchasing frozen food products:
Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in
damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is
swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under
optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun.
When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get
home.
If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.
Consume within 24 hours.
Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.
Respect the best-before date on the package.
Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and fit it onto the runners
above the top drawer. To speed up the ice making process,
place the tray on the bottom of the top drawer (as shown in
the figure).
If the tray sticks to the bottom of the compartment, do not
use pointed or sharp instruments to detach it.
72 |