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FREEZING OF FOOD STUFFS IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
In the freezer compartment, the
section is marked with the symbol . Fresh foodstuffs prepared for freezing should be placed in one or two layers in the
•DO NOT EXCEED THE INDICATED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FOOD FOR FREEZING:
FOR MODELS FC32AP, FC35AP IT IS 12 KG PER 24 HOURS.
•Leave a gap of not less than 3 cm between the foodstuffs being frozen and the upper partition.
•Do not place unwrapped foodstuffs in the freezer sections.
•Do not freeze carbonated beverages.
•Fresh food for freezing should not touch already frozen foodstuffs.
•Do not freeze foodstuffs that are warmer than the room temperature.
•Do not freeze liquid foodstuffs in glass vessels or bottles.
•Strictly observe the frozen food product validity dates indicated by the manufacturer on the product packaging.
•We recommend that frozen fish and sausage should be stored in the freezer compartment not longer than 6 months; cheese, poultry, pork, lamb – not more than 8 months; beef, fruit and vegetables – not longer than 12 months.
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment should be thawed not less than twice a year or when a layer of ice thicker than 7 mm forms in it. Do the actions below in the order they are listed:
WARNING! Turn the appliance off and pull the plug out of the electrical socket.
• Remove foodstuffs from freezer compartment. The frozen foodstuffs will not
warm up too much while you are thawing the freezer compartment if you cover them with a thick cloth and keep them in a cool place.
•Pull out the melt water channel, turn it by 180° and hang it (Fig. 4). Place a vessel under the melt water channel.
•Place a dish under the thaw water channels.
•Leave door of freezer compartment open.
•When the ice melts, clean and wipe dry the surfaces and fixtures of the freezer compartment.
•Remove the melt water channel, turn it by 180° again, and put it back in its original place.
•Close the freezer compartment door.
•Plug in and turn on the appliance.
MAKING ICE-CUBES
CLEANING AND CARE
!REGULARLY CLEAN THE APPLIANCE.
!Remember that before defrosting the freezer compartment and cleaning the back part of the appliance body you must disconnect the appliance from the electrical energy supply socket by pulling the plug out of the electricity outlet.
• Protect the appliance inner surfaces and plastic parts from fats, acids and sauces. In case of accidental spills – immediately clean with warm soapy water or dishwashing detergent. Wipe dry.
• Clean the appliance inner surfaces with warm soapy water. Dishwashing detergent may also be used.
• Wipe dry inner and outer surfaces.
• Regularly clean the hermetic gaskets of the doors. Wipe dry.
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