HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment 
can be used for freezing fresh food.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate. Freezing fresh food
•Press the freeze button D; the yellow LED comes on and remains lit for the entire period.
•If your appliance is equipped with a grid, position food to be frozen as indicated in Fig. 1, otherwise position food as illustrated in Fig. 2.
AArrange the fresh food on the grid, leaving sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate and avoiding contact with already frozen food (Fig.1).
BArrange the food centrally in the compartment 
, ensuring it does not come into contact with already frozen food. Leave a space of approx. 20 mm around packages (Fig. 2).
•After approximately 24 hours the function switches off automatically and the yellow LED for button D switches off. To cancel the function, press button D again.
Fig. 1 | Fig. 2 |
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.
•When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
•Place the items in the compartment as soon as you get home.
•If food has defrosted even partially, do not
•Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the
•Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
•Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the compartment 
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•Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the freezer bottom 
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•Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
The table alongside shows the recommended maximum | MONTHS | FOOD | |
storage time for frozen fresh foods. | |||
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