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First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with
Iukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product,
and then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
Temperature Setting
• PIug in your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a
thermostat. There are 3 settings MIN, NORMAL and MAX. MIN is
warmest setting and MAX is coldest setting.
• The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in
a particularly hot or if you open the door often.
Daily use
Place different food in different compartments according to be below table
Freezing fresh food
• The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen
food for a long time.
• Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
• The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate.
• The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the fridge compartment or at room
temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking will
take longer.
Ice-cube
This appliance may be equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes.
Helpful hints and tips
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this
period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to put the freezing date on each individual pack to enable you to keep
record of the storage time
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