HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Only for 
or
appliances:
Appliances with the symbol 
can be used to store already frozen food.
Appliances with the symbol
can be used to store food for months and also to freeze food. The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate (see paragraph “Product description”, point 6).
Freezing food
•Set the thermostat knob (1) to
•Arrange the food to be frozen centrally in the
freezer compartment.
•Avoid contact between already frozen food and food that has yet to be frozen (approx. 20 mm distance).
•After 24 hours turn the thermostat knob (1) back to the normal position.
Important:
Wrap and seal the food in:
•Aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers.
When purchasing frozen food products:
•Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun.
•Transport products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
•When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last.
•Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer.
•If food has defrosted even partially, do not
•Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations. Observe the "best before" date on the package.
•Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
•Fill the ice cube trays (9) 3/4 with water and place them at the bottom of the freezer compartment.
•Use a spoon handle to remove ice cube trays which stick to the compartment.
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments.
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