HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The freezer is a star 
compartment.
This compartment can be used to store frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging. The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the rack; place frozen food in the lower part of the compartment so that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be frozen.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
Important:
Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
•aluminium foil, cling film, air and
•In the event of a power cut, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door
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The table alongside shows the recommended maximum |
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storage time for frozen fresh foods. |
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•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.
•Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home.
•If food has defrosted even partially, do not
•Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the
•Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
•Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and place it at the bottom of the freezer compartment.
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the compartment bottom.
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