Y it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
Hints for freezingInterior light
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment
To help you make the most of the freezing process,the storage time;
can be reached as follows:
here are some important hints:
Y on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you
will find sketches of various animals and food- unscrew the light cover securing screw.
Y the maximum quantity of food which can be
types together with the recommended storage
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
- unhook the moving part as shown in the figure.
time (in months) from the time of freezing;
Y the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
Y do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
food to be frozen should be added during this
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they mayperiod; If the light does not come on when the
burst.door is open, check that it is screwed into place
Y only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
properly. If it still does not light up, change the
cleaned, foodstuffs;
bulb. The rating is shown on the light bulb cover.
Y prepare food in small portions to enable it to beHints for storage of frozen foodD411
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,Defrosting
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
you should:
required;
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
Y make sure that the commercially frozen
Y wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polytheneof the refrigerator compartment every time the motor
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
and make sure that the packages are airtight;compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost
Y be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
water drains out through a trough into a special
Y do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch foodfrom the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
container at the back of the appliance, over the
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise inpossible time;
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
temperature of the latter;Y not open the door frequently or leave it open
Y lean foods store better and longer than fattylonger than absolutely necessary.It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;Y Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
compartment channel to prevent the water
cannot be refrozen.
Y water ices, if consumed immediately after
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
Y Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
removal from the freezer compartment, can
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
the food manufacturer.
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
find already inserted into the drain hole.
The freezer compartment, however, will become
MAINTENANCEprogressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with a plastic scraper , whenever the
thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this
Periods of non-operation
operation it is not necessary to switch off the power
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
any maintenance operation.When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions: However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
Warning
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
remove the plug from the wall socket;
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
and it is advisable to carry out this operation when
unit; maintenance and recharging must thereforeremove all food;
the appliance is empty.
only be carried out by authorized technicians.PR151
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment proceed as follows:
Periodic cleaningleave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.thermostat knob to the �OE setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
compressor at the back of the appliance with a
3. leave the door open, place a basin on the top
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operstion willImportant:
shelf of the refrigerator compartment under the
improve the performance of the appliance and save
drain hole, remove the plugas shown in the
electricity consumption.Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
figure;
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial
thoroughly and refit the plug;
means to speed up the thawing process other
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
hour, replace the previously removed food into
storage life.
the compartment.
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