Alarms and other features
Temperature alarm A red warning lamp lights if it gets warmer than -12°C. Find out what caused the alarm and correct the situation. The lamp goes out when it becomes colder than -13°C.
Freezing
You need not press the fast-freezing button when freezing smaller quantities of food during any 24-hour period. In all other cases, press the fast-freezing button approx. 24 hours prior to placing the food in the freezer. Press the fast-freezing button to switch off fast-freezing again about 24 hours after placing the food in the freezer. The yellow fast-freezing lamp remains lit as long as the fast-freezing button is engaged. Practical advice on freezing · When freezing products, use the top shelf, and if necessary the shelf beneth that. · Place the foods directly on the freezer shelves. · Spread out the products as much as possible to allow air to circulate between them. · Do not place food products which are to be frozen directly against other frozen food. The heat from the unfrozen food may cause the frozen food to thaw on the surface. · Once frozen, re-arrange the products and put them as close as possible to each other. The food will then stay cold longer in the event of a power failure. · Do not freeze too much food at the same time. The freezing capacity of the unit is indicated in the specifications section.
Check that the cabinet is operating and keeps the set temperature one day after switching it on for the first time. Only after then should the freezer be used to freeze fresh foodstuff.
Suitable storage periods
Food purchased in frozen condition: Follow the advice on the maximum storage period indicated on the packaging. Food frozen at home: Fatty and salty food should not be kept frozen for more than three months. Cooked food and low-fat food may be kept up to about six months. Lean food and berries can be kept for approximately one year.