Important!
In order to make the most of the volume in
your freezer storage compartment the user
can remove one or more of the shelves or
drawers from the appliance, according to your
daily use.
In order to save energy do not remove the
bottom freezer drawer. 3)
1) If the appliance contains related accessories
and function.
2) If the appliance contains freezer compartment.
3) If the appliance is Frost Free.
Important!
In the event of accidental defrosting, for
example if the power has been off for longer
than the time shown in the technical
characteristics chart under “rising time”, the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then re-frozen
(after cooking).
Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer. In this
case, cooking will take longer.
Thawing 2)
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be
used, can be thawed in a refrigerator
compartment, or at room temperature,
depending on the time available for this
operation.
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Helpful hints and tips
Noises during Operation
The following noises are characteristic of
refrigeration appliances:
Clicks Whenever the compressor switches
on or off, a click can be heard.
Humming As soon as the compressor is in
operation, you can hear it humming.
Bubbling When refrigerant flows into thin
tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing
noises.
Splashing Even after the compressor has
been switched off, this noise can be heard
for a short time.
Energy saving tips
Do not install the appliance near cookers,
radiators or other sources of warmth.
Do not open the door too often or leave
the door open any longer than necessary.
Do not set temperature colder than
necessary.
Make sure the sides and rear of the cabinet
are some distance from the walls or other
cabinet, follow the instructions relevant
to the installation instructions.
I f sk et ch ma p s how s t he ri gh t
combination of the drawers, crisper and
shelves, do not adjust the com -bination, it
would result in more energy-consuming.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performances:
Do not store warm foods or evaporating
liquids in the appliance.
Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
rating plate, a label located on the inside
of the appliance.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or
more trays for the production of ice-cubes.
Freezing fresh food 2)
Storing frozen food 2)
When first starting-up or after a period out
of use. Before putting food in the freezer
allow the freezer to run for at least 2 hours
on the 'Colder' setting.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours:
during this period do not add other food to
be frozen.