Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant cir-
cuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The
insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchang- er. The materials used on this appliance marked by the
symbol 
are recyclable.
Operation
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature Regulator to "SUPER" position and leave to run for 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside.
Turn the Temperature Regulator to "NORMAL" position.
The Temperature Regulator is situated on the side of the cabinet.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature Regulator to the "STOP" position.
First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the inte- rior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
Daily use
Freezing fresh food
The freezing (top) area is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
Place the food on the freezing shelf and leave the Temper- ature Regulator in "SUPER" position for a further 24 hours.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.
After 24 hours, return the Temperature Regulator to "NOR- MAL" position. The freezer will return to normal storage temperature. Place the frozen food in the storing (bottom) area to make room for another freezing.
If the Temperature Regulator is left in the "SUPER" position, the freezer will not be damaged, but energy
will be wasted.
Storage of frozen food
When first
Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then
Thawing
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
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