Caution! As the basket protects the
Frost-free system and helps to ensure
ventilation for proper operation, it must
be kept where shown in the figure and
never removed.
Security lock
The freezer is equipped with a special lock
in order to avoid accidental locking. The
lock is designed in such manner that you
can turn the key and thus close the lid only
if you previously push the key into the lock.
In order to close the freezer do these steps:
1. push the key into the lock gently.
2. turn the key clockwise towards the
symbol .
In order to open the freezer do these steps:
1. push the key into the lock gently.
2. turn the key counter-clockwise towards
the symbol .
Important! Spare keys are available at the
local Service Centre.
Warning! Keep the key well away from
children.
Make sure to remove the key from the
lock before you discard the old appli-
ance.
Ice cube making
• Hold the ice cube maker vertically and fill
it with water up to the max. line (F) shown
in the figure.
• Close it with the cap (G) and slide it into
the ice cube maker holder in the freezer
top.
• To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice
cube maker or hold it under running wa-
ter for a few seconds.
F
G
Warning! Never use sharp or pointed
tools for the removal of the ice cube
maker.
Opening and closing the lid
As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing
seal, it is not easy to reopen it shortly after
closing (due to the vacuum formed inside).
Wait a few minutes before reopening the
appliance. The vacuum valve will help you
to open the lid.
Warning! Never pull the handle with
immense force.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing
process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can
be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rat-
ing plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No
further food to be frozen should be add-
ed during this period;
• only fr eeze top quality, fresh and thor-
oughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it
to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible subsequently to thaw
only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or pol-
ythene and make sure that the packages
are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch food which is already frozen, thus
avoiding a rise in temperature of the lat-
ter;
• lean foods store better and longer than
fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment,
can possibly cause the skin to be freeze
burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date
on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, you should:
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