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Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position
"0".
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
☞1. Remove all deep-frozen packages as well as ice-trays.
2. Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to posi-
tion "0".
3. Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity sup-
ply.
4. Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and
Care”).
5. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
☞Freezing and storing frozen food
You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18°C or cold-
er before freezing food.
• Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The
freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be
frozen within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food several
days in a row, please observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4
of that on the rating plate. The quality of the food is best preserved
when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.
• Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will
cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
• Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufac-
turer.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low tempera-
tures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers
with flammable materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill
cartridges etc in the freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst
when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even
explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc.
in the freezer.