How to use your Refrigerator-Freezer
Freezer Compartment
This freezer, is marked , and is suitable for freezing fresh foodstuffs and keeping food for long periods. off by a fault or power cut, take the following precautions: � Keep the doors closed at all times. � Find out how long the stoppage is expected to last. Once normal power is restored: A) If the freezer is full and the stoppage has been less than «Time for temperature Rise» indicated for each model in the «Technical Features» section, then no damage will have been caused to the food. B) If the freezer is not full, the cold will be lost more quickly. If the food has not started to thaw, then follow the instructions in «A». C) If the food has begun to thaw, use them up as quickly as possible, or cook them and refreeze them.
Freezing of food
Freezing should take place as quickly as possible. The procedure for this is as follows:
1... Press the button E (page 19)
� If the freezer was switched off and empty, 3 hours prior to placing the food to be frozen. � If the freezer is already operating and contains frozen food, 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen. 2... The maximum amount which can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated in the section «Technical Features». 3... Place the food to be frozen inside the lower compartment of the freezer. If it�s necessary, the highest capacity of freezing is reached removing the lower basket. 4... Red light «G», may be on for a few hours during freezing process. Switch-on time for this light will vary according to amount of food being put in for congelation and time while door remains open. 5... Once 24 hours from the introduction of the food have elapsed the congelation can be considered as finished. Press the button E
Refrigerator Compartment:
This compartment is for storing drinks and fresh food products. The temperature inside is very evenly distributed. Make sure food does not touch the back wall, since behind this surface is where the cold is generated and food could bee partially frozen. Also, this can impede the circulation of cold air. This appliance is provided with an automatic defrosting system. Consequently you will sometimes notice a thin layer of ice or drops of water on the rear wall.
Keeping frozen food
For optimum consevation, the temperature inside the freezer compartment must be at least -18°C. This temperature is adjusted automatically. Check that the «Temperature Control» is in a middle position. Sometimes it may be necessary (insufficient ventilation, high roon temperature, frequent opening and closing of the door�) to change the position of the «Temperature Control». If the appliance should be accidentally switched
ColdStore Compartment (some models)
The models equippied with this feature in the fridge part, it is indicated for a best conservatiom of fresh foods as fish, meat seafood, etc. It is placed in the lower part, directly above of the vegetable conservation drawer.
