Indesit C 239 NF UK manual How to use the freezer compartment, GB6

The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment auto- matically adjusts itself according to the position of the tem- perature regulator knob.

1 = least cold 5 = coldest

We recommend, however, a medium position.

Air in the refrigerator circulates naturally so that colder, heavier air tends to descend towards the bottom. This is why meat and cheese should be stored just above the crisper. Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor- age time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain edible for any extended amount of time.

Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any longer than raw food.

The practical removable shelves (Fig. 1), whose height can be adjusted thanks to special guides, allow you to insert even large containers and larger sized foods. The innovative shape of the shelves allows you to adjust their height with- out having to remove them completely.

Remember to cool hot food before storing, otherwise the temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the compressor to work harder and use more energy.

Do not place liquids in containers without covering them because this will lead to an increase in the level of moisture within the refrigerator, causing the formation of frost.

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How to use the freezer compartment...

For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con- sult a specialized manual.

There is no need to defrost the freezer since the “ventilated cold air” cooling system prevents the formation of frost and ice on the walls. Moreover, frost does not form on the packets of frozen foods which will therefore not stick together and will be easy for you to recognise.

Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re- frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again.

When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment "M" where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is ideal for freezing food properly. Remember that proper con- servation depends on the speed of freezing.

The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is indicated on the data plate situated inside the refrigerator compartment.

The first time, or after the freezer has been inactive, you can only freeze food after having let the appliance function at maximum and the red lamp "B" has come off.

When the appliance is already on, freezing can be done in two ways:

1.for small quantities, less than the maximum capacity indicated on the data plate, just press the freezing button “F” (yellow lamp “D” lit) and insert the food to be frozen. After 24 hours, or once the optimum temperatures have been reached, the rapid freezing function will switch itself off automatically (yellow lamp “D” off).

2.For large quantities of food to be frozen (up until the maximum load indicated on the data plate), keep the freezing button “F” pressed down until the yellow lamp starts flashing quickly. After 24 hours, the yellow lamp will stop flashing (permanently lit); you can now insert the food to be frozen. After 24 hours, the button will switch itself off automatically (yellow lamp off).

During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the freezer.

In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is rec- ommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen.

In order to obtain a larger amount of space in the freezer compartment, you can remove the central drawer, and place the food directly onto the evaporator plate. Make sure that, after having inserted the load, the door closes correctly.

Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in tem- perature within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state for approximately 9-14 hours.

Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.

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