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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
Advice for storing frozen food
When purchasing frozen food products:
•Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging 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.
•Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer.
•If food has defrosted even partially, do not
•Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations. Observe the “best before” date on the package.
•Always observe the storage information on the package.
Removing the baskets
•Pull the baskets out as far as they come, then lift up slightly and remove.
•Pull the lower basket out fully, then rotate it slightly in order to remove.
Note on overall capacity
The overall capacity has been calculated without the rack and without the three upper baskets. For increased storage space, the freezer compartment can be used without the two upper baskets, e.g. to freeze poultry or the like.
Making ice cubes
•Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the tray or in a basket.
•Use a spoon handle to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the freezer. Do not use sharp or pointed instruments.
•Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
•If the tray is made of aluminium, pour water on the bottom of the tray.
Note:
If the freezer door does not
Switching off the freezer
•Turn the thermostat anti-clockwise to z.
The green LED goes out, as well as any other LED that is alight; The appliance is still connected to the mains power supply.
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