HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT
If installed, the star low temperature compartment may be used to store frozen products for the time indicated on the packaging.
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.
•Place the items in the low temperature 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
If the
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT
For optimum performance, we recommend to defrost the low temperature compartment twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.
1.Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler.
2.Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
3.Leave the door open to allow the frost/ice to melt.
4.Remove the defrost water with a sponge.
5.Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive products.
6.Rinse and dry carefully.
•Note: Do not use sharp or pointed metal instruments to scrape off ice; do not heat the low temperature compartment artificially.
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