Control
w When the child lock symbol Fig. 2 (7) shines, the child lock is activated.
u To deactivate the
u Wait for 5 minutes.
w The temperature is indicated again in the temperature display.
5.3 Door alarm
If the door is open for longer than 60 seconds, the audible warning will sound.
The audible alarm is automatically silenced when the door is closed.
5.3.1 Muting the door alarm
The audible alarm can be muted when the door is open. The sound
u Press alarm button Fig. 2 (6).* w The door alarm is silenced.
5.4 Temperature alarm
The audible alarm sounds if the freezer temperature is not cold enough.
The temperature display flashes at the same time.
The cause of the temperature being too high may be:
-warm fresh food was placed inside
-too much warm ambient air flowed in when rearranging and removing food
-power failure for some time
-the appliance is faulty
The audible alarm is automatically silenced and the tempera- ture display stops flashing when the temperature is sufficiently cold again.
Note
Food may be spoilt if the temperature is not cold enough.
u Check the quality of the food. Do not consume spoiled food.
5.4.1 Muting the temperature alarm
The audible alarm can be muted. When the temperature is sufficiently cold again, the alarm function is active again.
u Press alarm button Fig. 2 (6). w The audible alarm is silenced.
5.5 Freezing food
The rating plate indicates the maximum quantity of fresh food you can freeze within 24 hours (see Appliance at a glance) under "Freezing capacity ... kg/24h".
The maximum load for the top drawer is 5 kg and for the other drawers 25 kg each.
The shelves can each be loaded with 35 kg of frozen food.
A vacuum is generated after the door is closed. After closing the door, wait for about 1 minute and then it opens more easily.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to broken glass!
Bottles and cans containing drinks may burst when being frozen. This applies particularly to sparkling drinks.
u Do not freeze bottles and cans containing drinks!
In order that the food is rapidly frozen through to the core, do not exceed the following quantities per pack:
- Fruit, vegetables up to 1 kg - Meat up to 2.5 kg
u Pack the food in portions in freezer bags, reusable plastic, metal or aluminium containers.
5.6 Thawing food
- at room temperature - in a microwave oven
- in a conventional or fan oven
u Food once thawed should be
5.7 Setting the temperature
The appliance is
The temperature can be set between
u To set the temperature higher: press Up button Fig. 2 (3).
u To set the temperature lower: press Down button Fig. 2 (2). w When the button is pressed the first time, the previous value
is indicated in the temperature display.
u To change the temperature in 1 °C steps: briefly press the button.
u To change the temperature continuously: hold down the button.
wThe value is displayed flashing during the setting operation.
wThe actual temperature is displayed approx. 5 seconds after the button is last pressed. The temperature gradually adjusts to the new value.
5.8 SuperFrost
With this function you can freeze fresh food quickly through to the core. The appliance operates with maximum refrigeration. The noise of the refrigeration unit may be temporarily louder as a result.
The maximum amount of fresh food which can be frozen in 24 h is indicated on the type plate under "freezing capacity ... kg/ 24h". This amount varies according to the model and climate rating.
You have to activate SuperFrost in good time, depending on how much fresh food is to be frozen: about 6 hours before placing the food inside in case of small amounts and about 24 hours in advance in case of the maximum amount of food to be frozen.
Wrap produce and spread it out as far as possible. Do not allow produce to be frozen to touch produce that is already frozen to prevent the latter thawing.
You do not have to activate SuperFrost in the following cases:
-when placing frozen food in the freezer
-when freezing up to approx. 2 kg fresh food daily
5.8.1 Freezing with SuperFrost
uBriefly press the SuperFrost button Fig. 2 (5) once. w The SuperFrost button Fig. 2 (5) shines.
w The freezer temperature drops, the appliance operates with maximum refrigerating performance.
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