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Storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance,

we strongly recommend that you make sure that

the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately

stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure

that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the

foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible

time (a temperature increase of the frozen food

could shorten its storage period).

It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period

indicated by the producer of the food.

Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it

open longer than absolutely necessary.

If there is a power failure when food is in the

freezer, do not open the door of the freezing

compartment.

The frozen food will not be affected if the power cut

is of short duration (a temperature increase of the

frozen food could shorten its safe storage period),

otherwise, it is recommended that the food should

be used within a short time.

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can

be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at

room temperature, depending on the time available

for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,

directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will

take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with trays for the

production of ice-cubes.

Fill these trays with water to 3/4 of their height,

then put them in the freezer compartment.

The ice-cubes may be shaken out from the trays by

simply twisting; do not use metallic instruments to

remove the trays from the freezer.

Defrosting

Frost is automatically eliminated from the

evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every

time the motor compressor stops, during normal

use.

The defrost water drains out through a trough into

a special container on the back of the appliance

where it evaporates.

Periodically clean the defrosting water drainage hole

of the refrigerator, using the special cleaner already

inserted into the discharge hole.

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The freezer compartment, however, will become

progressively covered with frost. This should be

removed with the special plastic scraper provided,

whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.

During this operation it is not necessary to switch

off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

However, when the ice becomes very thick on the

inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried

out and it is advisable to carry out this operation

when the appliance is empty.

To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer

compartment (

Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of

newspaper and put it in a cool place.

Pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the

thermostat knob to the «O» setting.

Leave the door open.

Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate

seating at the bottom centre, as shown in Figure,

place underneath a basin to collect the defrost water.

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When defrosting is completed, dry the interior

thoroughly.

Keep the scraper for future use.

Replace the plug in the socket and, after letting the

appliance run for at least half an hour, replace the

previously removed food into the compartment.

Important: A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,

during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from

the evaporator as you could damage it.

) proceed as follows: