Switching off the appliance
☞To switch off, press the ON/OFF button until the mains power light extinguishes.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
☞1. Remove all
2.Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button until the mains power light extinguishes.
3.Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity sup- ply.
4.Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly (see section: “Defrosting and Cleaning”).
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
•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, for example, spray cans, fire extin- guisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.
•Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even
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