Controlling the Freezer Temperature
When setting the freezer temperature, you must take into account
the following factors:
◆◆
The amount of food to be frozen
◆◆
The temperature of the room in which the fridge/freezer
is placed
To... Then set the temperature to...
◆ Store large quantities QUICK FREEZING
of food (freezer full)
◆ Make ice cubes
◆ Fast-freeze food
Store an average amount NORMALBeten COLDER and COLD
of food
Store a small amount of food QUICK COOLING
(freezer relatively empty)
Put the freezer compartment WINTER
in winter mode when the ambient
temperature drops below 10
ºc.
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Depending on the room temperature, you may need to
turn the freezer up or down slightly.
Freezing Food
Follow the recommendations below when storing food in the
freezer.
1 Store food in small quantities or as individual servings, so that you
can defrost as much or as little as you like.
2 Do not refreeze food that has already been frozen and then
defrosted.
3 Put the food to be frozen in containers with lids or in airtight plastic
freezer bags, removing any excess air in the bags.
4 Respect the maximum storage times indicated on pre-packed
frozen food.
5 Do not place food on top of the evaporation slots.
6 Try and maintain easy access to the temperature dial in case you
need to adjust the temperature.
7 Leave the door open for as little time as possible. Make sure that it
is properly closed after use.
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