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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
The freezer can be used for storing already frozen food and for freezing fresh food. The freezer can operate at ambient temperatures between +16° C and +32° C.
Switching on the freezer for the first time
� There is no need to set the freezer temperature on the thermostat because the appliance is already factory set. � Plug in the appliance. � The alarm signal activates, indicating that the freezer has not yet reached a sufficiently cold temperature for storage of foodstuffs. � Only place food in the freezer once the alarm signal has deactivated (for further details, see the enclosed product sheet).
Adjusting the temperature
For temperature adjustment, see the enclosed product sheet. Note: Ambient air temperature, the frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect the freezer internal temperature. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat.
Freezing
The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance data plate. For optimum appliance performance, press the fast freeze button (until the yellow led lights up) 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer. After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on fast freeze function is generally sufficient; After 24 hours, deactivate the fast freeze function. Important: In order to save energy, when freezing small amounts of food, the fast freeze function can be deactivated after a few hours.
