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The freezer compartment can also be used for freezing fresh food. The quantity of fresh
food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
Freezing fresh food
• The recommended position for fresh food is that
indicated in Fig. 1, if a wire shelf is present, or that in
Fig. 2 for models with no wire shelf.
• Place food in the middle of the compartment,
making sure it does not touch already frozen food, but is
placed at a distance of approx. 20 mm (fig.1 and 2).
• For appliance with a , compartment, press button (D) to
activate the Fast Freeze function: the yellow led (E) lights up and
remains lit for the duration of freezing.
• After approx. 26h the function switches off automatically and the
yellow led (E) switches off. To cancel the function manually, press
button (D) again.
The table alongside shows the
recommended maximum storage
time for frozen fresh foods.
When purchasing frozen food products:
• Make sure the packaging is not damaged, since the product quality may have deteriorated. If the package
is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting
may have already begun.
• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally
insulated cool bag.
• Place the items in the compartment as soon as you get home.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
• Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package.
• Always follow the storage instructions on the frozen food packages.
Making ice cubes
• Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the compartment .
• Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the
compartment.
• Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
How to use the freezer compartment
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
