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Storage of frozen foods
The maximum available volume for the storage of frozen
foods is obtained by removing all baskets, except the bottom
basket and the relevant separator.
The load line on the side liner, indicates the max. load limit.
For appliances provided with flaps, the load line is delimitated
by them.
When buying frozen foods, please ensure that the package or
wrapper is intact, otherwise the food may deteriorate. If a
package bulges or sags or has spots of moisture on ti, it may
not have been kept cold enough and the contents may have
lost their original quality.
When buying frozen foods, it is suggested to use thermal bags
or cold boxes. They should be the last purchases made and
should be well wrapped in newspaper.
When home, store them in the freezer with the least possible
delay.
Any appreciable rise in temperature of commercially pre-
packaged frozen foods after purchase may shorten their stora-
ge life indicated on the package.
Store commercially frozen food for the time indicated by the
manufacturer.
Thawing
Here are some basic suggestions:
Raw vegetables: do not thaw - put straight into boiling water
and cook as usual.
Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator without unwrap-
ping them. Before cooking, leave at room temperature for so-
me hours.
(small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook directly.
Fish: thaw in the refrigerator without unwrapping or cook di-
rectly before being completely thawed.
Previously cooked food: re-heat in the oven without remov-
ing from its aluminium container.
Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator.
Calendars
If your appliance is fitted with an exterior calendar holder
(Fig. 8), stick the self-adhesive numbers on the indicators deli-
vered in the accessory bag and on the calendar labels.
Fit the indicators on the baskets front. It will then be possible
to mark on the labels the list of the food contained in the
drawer with the purchasing or freezing-in date.
If your appliance is fitted with interior label-holder, fix them on
the freezer baskets (Fig. 9). You can write on the labels sup-
plied the list of the food contained in the drawer with the pur-
chasing or freezing-in date.
Defrosting
The quantity of frost which builds-up on the freezer walls de-
pends on the frequency of door opening.
Generally you will need to defrost two or three times a year
when the layer of frost is about 3/16" - 3 mm thick.
Defrost, preferably, when the food stored is minimum.
Periodically scrape the ice off, avoid using a sharp or cutting
instrument.
To avoid the food thawing out during defrosting, switch on
the fast freeze facility 24 hours before starting to defrost.
Then proceed as follows:
- Disconnect the freezer from the mains supply (Fig. 10).
- Remove the food, wrap them in several layers of newspaper
and place them into the refrigerator. Alternatively, put them in
a cardboard box in a cool place.
- Take out the drain situated at the bottom front part of the
appliance, and place a tray to collect the defrost water under
it (Fig. 11).
- Remove the baskets and leave the door open.
- Do not try to remove the ice with sharp instruments,
electric heaters or similar devices. Any damage caused in
this way is not covered by the guarantee.
- Clean the inside of the freezer with a solution of bicarbonate of
soda in warm water (never use abrasives, detergents or soaps).
- Rinse and dry carefully.
- Clean the outside of the freezer with a soft damp cloth.
- Replace the baskets.
- Reconnect the appliance to the mains and switch on the fast
freeze facility.
If your appliance is fitted with exterior thermometer, the yel-
low pilot lamp switches on and the red pilot lamp flashes.
When the red pilot lamp goes off and the first three green
lamps light up, reload the food in the freezer. If your applian-
ce is not fitted with exterior thermometer, the red, green and
yellow lamps switch on. When the red lamp goes off, reload
the food in the freezer.
- After 24 hours, switch off the fast freeze facility.
Attention: Any temperature rise of frozen foods during de-
frosting, may shorten their storage life.
Maintenance and cleaning
A periodic and proper maintenance will ensure a longer life to
your appliance. When carrying out cleaning operations or
maintenance, always disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply. Periodically clean the inside of the compart-
ment with a solution of warm water and vinegar. Rinse and
dry carefully. Never use detergents or abrasives.
Periodically clean the door gasket with water and rinse care-
fully. Avoid soiling the door gasket with oil or grease.
Clean the outside of the appliance with a sponge dampened
in lukewarm water. Dry with a soft cloth.
Periodically clean the condenser (Fig. 12) with a vacuum-clea-
ner. After the cleaning or maintenance operation, reconnect
the appliance to the mains.
Hints for holidays
If you plan to be away for a long time: disconnect the applian-
ce from the mains supply, empty and clean the inside. Leave
the door open to prevent the appliance from smelling musty.
If you plan to be away for a short time: let the appliance ope-
rate normally.
To disconnect the appliance temporarily, turn the thermostat
control knob to position “●“.
Energy saving hints
You can save energy to operate your appliance.
- Check the door gaskets.
- Ensure that the appliance is level to facilitate door closing.
- Periodically clean the grids of the freezer compartment of your
appliance. Do not use sharp or cutting instruments. Defrost it
when the frost reaches a 3 mm thickness.
- Periodically clean the condenser.
- Open the door only when necessary. Close it immediately after
removing foods.
- Do not set the thermostat control knob to extremely cold posi-
tions: you waste energy.
- Make sure that the freezer is not installed near a heat source
such as cookers, radiators, water heater or to direct sunlight.
Service
The incorrect operation of the appliance is not always due to a
fault, but it may also result from poor installation or usage.
To prevent unnecessary service calls for which you will be
charged, we suggest you consult this trouble-shooting guide.
1) If the red light is on continuously or flashing, tempe-
rature is too high. Check that:
- the door is properly closed
- the thermostat control knob is on the correct setting (see
chapter "Adjusting the temperature")
- the freezer is not near a heat source
