* Some models may not have all the functions described.
NOTICE: use average temperature settings to ensure optimum
performance and to save energy.
If, after closing the lid of the appliance, you cannot open the lid
again, wait two to three minutes for the pressure to stabilize and
become easy to open again.
The instructions presented in the internal cover / conservation
period (months) are only applicable to ≤ -18°C / frozen food and
three-star storage temperature.
3-star Appliances are not approved for direct sales.
Tips on freezing
Remember that you should never refreeze products you have
allowed to thaw, even if only partially. Once thawed, cook the food,
then either eat (within 24 hours) or refreeze it.
Tips on packaging
For the best storage and thawing, remember to freeze small
portions. This will ensure rapid and uniform freezing.
Mark package with a description of the contents and the date it was
frozen. Never freeze more food than that allowed by the maximum
freezing capacity, indicated on the data plate which is located on the
back of the freezer.
To freeze food, make sure that the red light "B" is off. Then place the
food to be frozen into the freezer, making sure that it is placed, to the
furthest extent possible, in direct contact with the side walls of the
deepest part of the freezer and not in contact with food that has
already been frozen. Proper storage depends on the speed at which
the food is frozen.
Avoid opening the freezer lid during the freezing process. Placing
substantial amounts of fresh food in the appliance may temporarily
raise the temperature within the freezer (the red light "B" may turn
on). Since this is a temporary situation, it will not compromise the
storage of the food that has already been frozen. Attention: Do not
forget to change the temperature setting if you want to avoid
useless wastes of energy.
In the case of power failure or breakdown, do not open the freezer
lid. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer,
Install the appliance correctly
This means that the appliance should be installed away from
sources of heat or direct sunlight, in a well-ventilated room.
Correct temperature settings
Set the freezer temperature knob to one of the medium settings.
Very low temperatures will not only consume a great deal of energy,
but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food.
Shut the lid
Open your appliance only when strictly necessary – every time you open
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the
electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the general
switch in your home).
Defrosting
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
EFFICIENT USAGE OF THE APPLIANCE
EFFICIENT USAGE OF THE APPLIANCE
ENERGY SAVING
ENERGY SAVING
MAINTAINING THE APPLIANCE
MAINTAINING THE APPLIANCE
Conservation temperatures (ºC)
Fresh food Conservation
Chill
3-star
2-star
1-star
Model with DUAL function: the thermostat must be adjusted for
the different types of use, as shown in the table "Storage
temperatures (°C)".
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing
pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are NOT suitable for the
freezing of fresh food.
ensuring that the goods are conserved for at least 20 hours.
Do not place full bottles in the freezer because liquids increase in
volume when they freeze and this could cause the bottles to burst.
Tips on storage
For best storage of fresh-frozen and frozen foods, do not set the
thermostat knob below Min, regardless of the ambient temperature
of the room where the freezer is installed.
For ambient temperatures of up to 25°- 27°C, the thermostat knob
should be set between 1 and 2, while for temperatures up to 32°C
the setting should be between 2 and 3.
Follow the instructions on the packages of frozen foods
scrupulously. If none are provided, do not store the food for more
than 3 months from the date of purchase.
When purchasing frozen food, make sure that they have been
stored at the proper temperature and that the package is properly
sealed. When purchasing frozen foods, it is best to transport them
in appropriate containers to keep them cold and then place them in
the freezer immediately.
If the package is damp on the outside or is abnormally swollen, it is
likely that the package was stored at an inadequate temperature
and the food has deteriorated.
Setting the thermostat to warmer values than those indicated
in the table in the chapter "Setting up the appliance", or
installing it in unsuitable conditions, may compromise the
preservation of food.
the lid most of the cold air will be lost. In order to restore the correct
temperature, the motor will have to run and consume energy.
Check the lid seals
Keep the seals clean and pliable so that they fit closely against the
lid to ensure that no cold air is lost.
Avoid frost build-up
Remember to check the sides of the freezer for frost. When the frost
becomes too thick, defrost the freezer immediately (See,
"Maintaining the Appliance").
It is a good idea to remove the frost build up from the inside of the
appliance from time to time.
Make sure not to use pointed metal objects to do so, as this could
result in piercing the refrigeration circuits, causing irreparable
damage to the appliance. Use a not-pointed tool in plastic material.
To defrost the freezer completely (which should be done once or
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≤ -12
≤ -6