Asko RFN2286W User manual

Dear customer!
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Instructions for use
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
RFN2286W
RFN2286S
RFN2284W
RFN2284S
RFN22847S
RFN22848S
RFN22848W

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REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
The appliance is intended solely for household use.
Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the appliance)
consists of two parts: the upper part is the refrigerator
and the lower part is the freezer.
The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at
temperatures above 0°C.
The freezer is intended for freezing fresh food and
for long-term storage of frozen food (up to one year,
depending on the type of food).

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS 4
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH
REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES 5
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 6
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 8
Selecting the room 8
Installing the appliance 8
Connecting the appliance 9
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR
OPENING 10
OPERATING OF THE APPLIANCE 11
Switching the appliance on/off11
Adjusting the temperature 11
VitaLED function 12
Refrigerator boost (Super Cooling)
(refrigerator compartment) 12
Intensive freezing (freezer compartment) 12
Extreme freezing (upper drawer of the freezer
compartment) 12
High temperature alarm 13
Safety block (child safety lock) 13
Controlling the ZeroZone compartment 13
APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 14
Shelf 14
Wooden bottle rack* 14
Wire bottle rack* 14
CrispActive fruit and vegetables drawer 14
Interior side of the refrigerator door 14
Adjustable door bins 14
Storage bin (MultiBox)* 15
Fan* 15
Ionizer (IonAir) 15
Adaptive Intelligent Technology 15
RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF
FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE 16
Recommended distribution of food
in the appliance 16
STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR 17
Important warnings regarding food storage 17
Food storage times 17
STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHACTIVE
DRAWER 18
STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE
COMPARTMENT 19
Approximate storage time in the ZeroZone
compartment* 19
FREEZING AND STORING
FROZEN FOOD 20
Freezing process 20
Important warnings on freezing fresh food 20
Storage of industrially frozen food 20
Frozen food storage time 20
Defrosting frozen food 20
DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE 21
Automatic refrigerator defrosting 21
Defrosting a NO FROST freezer 21
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE 22
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
INFORMATION ABOUT
APPLIANCE NOISE 24
TABLE OF CONTENS

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• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Before connecting the appliance to the power mains,
please read carefully the instructions for use which
describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The
instructions apply for several appliance types/models;
thus, settings or equipment may be described herein
which is not available in your appliance. The instruction
manual includes the NO FROST version/model of
the freezer which is fitted with a fan and in which the
defrosting process is automatic.
• Remove the packaging intended for protecting the
appliance or particular parts during transport.
• Spacers are fitted on the corners of the doors.
Remove them and insert the supplied plugs into their
slots (only in some models).
• Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let
the appliance rest in a vertical position for approximately
2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults
due to the effect of transport on the cooling system.
• The appliance must be connected to the power
mains and grounded in compliance with the effective
standards and regulations.
• The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may
not be exposed to rain.
• Before cleaning the appliance, unplug the appliance
from the power mains (unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet).
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
service technician or other adequately trained person.
• If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged period
of time, switch it offusing the relevant button, and
unplug the appliance from the power mains. Empty the
appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.
• If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician.
Do not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as
there is danger of contact with high voltage!
• If the VitaLED lighting does not work, call a service
technician.
• To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance
to an authorized home appliance collection center.
• Packaging is made of environmentally friendly
materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or
destroyed without any hazard to the environment.
• Do not let the children play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. If
the language on the rating plate is not the language of
your choice or the language of your country, replace it
with the one supplied.
• WARNING! Ventilation openings
on the appliance or built-in
cupboard must be kept clean and
unobstructed at all times.
• WARNING! Do not use any
mechanical accessories or other
methods to defrost the appliance,
except for those expressly
recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING! During installation,
cleaning, and removal of
appliance, be careful not to
damage the insulation of the parts
of the cooling system. This will also
prevent pollution.
• WARNING! Do not use any electric
devices inside the appliance, except
for those allowed by the manufacturer
of this refrigeration appliance.
The symbol on the product or its packaging
indicates that the product should not be
treated as normal household waste. The
product should be taken to an authorized
collection center for waste electric and electronic
equipment processing. Correct disposal of the
product will help prevent any negative effects on
the environment and health of people which could
occur in case of incorrect product removal. For
detailed information on removal and processing
of the product, please contact the relevant
municipal body in charge of waste management,
your waste disposal service, or the store where
you bought the product.
IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS

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• Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
• Do not open the door more often than necessary.
• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed.
• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance).
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it replaced as soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the appliance, cool it to room temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the drawers from the freezer compartment as described in the instruction manual, in order to make use of the
entire interior.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer of of frost or ice has built up on the
refrigerated surfaces.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that the food is placed so that the air can freely
circulate in the appliance interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the instructions).
• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them offto reduce power consumption.
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES

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Appliance with horizontal handles: RFN2284W, RFN2284S
A Refrigerator
1 Control unit
2 Led lighting of refrigerator interior
3 IonAir ionizer (+ on/offswitch)
4 Pull-out glass shelf (height adjustable)
5 Wooden bottle rack
6 FreshActive drawer
7 VitaLED light
8 CrispActive fruit and vegetables drawer
9 Multibox storage bin
10 SimpleSlide height-adjustable door bin
11 Bo t tl e b in
B Freezer/ZeroZone**
12 Freezer drawers / ZeroZone area
13 Glass shelves
14 Caster
15 Foot
• Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance, open it, then lift the front part
and pull it out.
** Freezer/ZeroZone is an adjustable area that can be used either as a freezing compartment or a ZeroZone.
When the appliance is switched on for the first time, this compartment will function as a freezer.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

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Appliance with vertical handles: RFN2286S
• Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance, open it, then lift the front part
and pull it out.
** Freezer/ZeroZone is an adjustable area that can be used either as a freezing compartment or a ZeroZone.
When the appliance is switched on for the first time, this compartment will function as a freezer.
A Refrigerator
1 Control unit
2 Led lighting of refrigerator interior
3 IonAir ionizer (+ on/offswitch)
4 Pull-out glass shelf (height adjustable)
5 Wooden bottle rack
6 FreshActive drawer
7 VitaLED light
8 CrispActive fruit and vegetables drawer
9 SimpleSlide height-adjustable door bin
10 Bottle bin
B Freezer/ZeroZone**
11 Freezer drawers / ZeroZone area
12 Glass shelves
13 Caster
14 Foot

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Selecting the room
• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated
room. The appliance will operate correctly if the
environment temperature is in the interval specified
in the table. The appliance class is indicated on the
rating plate / label with the basic information on the
appliance.
Class Temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C
WARNING!
Make sure the room where the appliance is
installed is large enough. There should be at
least 1 m3of space per 8 grams of refrigerant.
Amount of refrigerant is stated on the rating plate
in the appliance interior.
Installing the appliance
Appliance installation should be carried out by at least
two persons to avoid any physical injury or damage to
the appliance.
• The appliance must stand level and stable on a
solid base. At the front, the appliance is fitted with
two adjustable legs that can be used to level the
appliance. At the rear side, casters allow for easier
installation of the appliance (only with some models).
• There should be a clearance of at least 5 cm between
the appliance and any cupboard installed above it, in
order to allow adequate cooling of the condenser unit.
• The appliance is supplied with two spacers which
should be installed on the lower part of the housing
to prevent from pushing the appliance too close to
the wall. Appliance may also be installed without
the spacers; however, this may increase power
consumption.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do
not place it near any source of heat. If this cannot be
avoided, install an insulation panel.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

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• The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed
ext to a cupboard or a wall. Consider the clearance
required to fully open the door in order to allow
pulling out the drawers and shelves (see installation
diagram).
Appliance with horizontal handles:
RFN2284W, RFN2284S
Appliance with vertical handles:
RFN2286S
Connecting the appliance
• Connect the appliance to the power mains using a
connection cable. The wall outlet should be fitted with
a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and
frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with
basic information on the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected to the power
mains and grounded in compliance with the effective
standards and regulations. The appliance will
withstand short-term deviations from the nominal
voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.

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Appliance with horizontal handles: RFN2284W, RFN2284S
Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, flat screwdriver, Allen wrench No. 2 and No. 8.
Changing the direction of door opening requires at least two persons!
1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (K).
2. Unscrew the upper hinge (B) and remove the upper door (C).
3. Unscrew the front hinge (E) and remove the lower door (D) from the bottom hinge (F). Note the position and order of
washers (I) on the bottom hinge.
4. Tilt the appliance backwards (make sure you do not press against the condenser unit on the rear wall of the appliance
as this may damage the cooling system); unscrew the lower hinge (F) and the foot (G), and move them to the opposite
side. Make sure the washer is replaced the same way it was before disassembly.
5. Before replacing the doors (C, D) back on the hinges, change the position of the handles (J) on the doors: undo the
side screws (L) and the (M) screw in the handle holder. Take care not to damage the door. Pull the handle in the
direction of the arrow 1.
Disassemble the handle (J): undo the screw (O), turn the handle holder (N) by 180° and reattach it using the screw.
On the opposite side of the door, remove the cover plugs (P) and replace the handle (J) in the direction of the arrow 2.
Reattach the handle using the screws (L) and (M). Place the covering plugs/caps (P) on the opposite side of the door.
6. Place the middle hinge (E) on the lower door (D) and place the lower door on the bottom hinge (F). Fasten the middle
hinge (the door should be open while you do this). Do not forget to replace the washers (I) and covering plugs (H) as
they were placed before the disassembly.
7. Place the upper door (C) over the middle hinge (E) and fasten the upper hinge (B).
8. Install the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (K).
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING

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Switching the appliance on/off
Switching the appliance on: Switch on the appliance
by briefly pressing the key A.
With this model, it is possible to only switch on the
freezer compartment while the refrigerator compartment
is switched off. This setting can be made in two ways:
- briefly press the Fkey to switch on the freezer
compartment only; or
- first briefly press the Akey to switch on the entire
appliance.Then, press and hold (for three seconds)
the Akey to switch offthe refrigerator compartment.
When the Akey is pressed again, the refrigerator
compartment will be switched back on.
Switching offthe appliance: To switch offthe
appliance, press and hold (for three seconds) the key F
(caution: appliance will remain powered, i.e. there will
still be electric current in the appliance).
Adjusting the temperature
• Refrigerator compartment: press the Dkeys to set the
refrigerator compartment temperature between +1°C
and +9°C. When ZeroZone is activated, the temperature
can be set between +4°C and +9°C.
• Freezer compartment: press the I keys to set the
freezer compartment temperature between -24°C and
-16°C. Display Jwill flash until the temperature in the
freezer compartment reaches the set level.
• ZeroZone (see ZeroZone section): press the Ikeys to
set the ZeroZone compartment temperature between
-2°C and +3°C. Display J will flash until the temperature
in the ZeroZone compartment reaches the set level.
lower temperature; higher temperature.
Temperature display Eor Jwill flash while the
temperature settings are adjusted. The most recent
setting is automatically saved after 3 seconds.
A Appliance on key and refrigerator compartment offkey
B VitaLED light on/offkey
C Super cool on/offkey
D Refrigerator compartment temperature keys
E Refrigerator temperature display
F Freezer compartment on key and appliance offkey
G Freezer/ZeroZone switch key
H Super freeze on/offkey
I Freezer compartment temperature keys
J Freezer compartment temperature display
OPERATING OF THE APPLIANCE

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VitaLED function
VitaLED: press the B key to switch the VitaLED on or off.
When the VitaLED is switched on, the Bkey will be lit up.
When the VitaLED function is activated, the orange LED
lighting in the fruit and vegetable bin will be switched on.
In case of a power outage, the VitaLED function will not
remain activated.
VitaLED prolongs the freshness of food and allows it to
retain the flavour and the nutrients.
Use it only when necessary as it increases power
consumption.
Refrigerator boost (Super Cooling)
(refrigerator compartment)
• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for
the first time, before cleaning, or before inserting a
large amount of food.
Switching on the refrigerator boost (super cool)
function: Press the Ckey.
The sign ”SC” will appear on the display unit E.
If the function is not deactivated manually, it will be
deactivated automatically after approximately six hours.
Refrigerator compartment temperature will return to the
most recent setting.
Intensive freezing (freezer compartment)
• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for
the first time, before cleaning, or 24 hours before
inserting a large amount of food.
Switching on the freezer boost (super freeze) function:
Press the Hkey. FF will appear on the display J.
If the freezer boost is not deactivated manually, it will
be automatically switched offafter approximately 2
days. Then the temperature of the freezer compartment
returns to the most recently set value.
** If the bottom compartment functions as a
ZeroZone, the key H does not have any function.
Extreme freezing (upper drawer of the freezer
compartment)
• In order to quickly freeze fresh food, use the
XtremeFreeze function that is only active in the
upper drawer of the freezer compartment. It involves
intensive blowing of cool air in that part of the
appliance. Faster freezing will retain more vitamins,
minerals, and nutrients in the food for a longer period
of time.
Switching on the freezer boost (XtremeFreeze)
function: Press the Hkey an hold it for at least 3
seconds. EF will appear on the display J.
• With this setting, the compressor will operate
continuously and the temperature in the freezer
compartment will drop considerably.
• If the setting is not deactivated manually (by pressing
the Hkey), it will be deactivated automatically after
approximately one day. Freezer compartment
temperature will return to the most recent setting.
• Use this setting for freezing smaller amounts of
food (up to 2 kilograms) in the upper drawer. When
freezing a large amount of food, the setting should
be activated 12 hours before the food is placed in the
freezer.

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High temperature alarm
If the temperature inside the appliance is too high,
acoustic alarm will be activated (intermittent tone) and
the temperature display ill flash.
• Deactivate the acoustic alarm by opening and closing
the door.
• The acoustic alarm will be activated every 24 hours
if the temperature in the appliance is not low enough
and there is danger of food spoilage. The alarm
will be switched offautomatically as soon as the
temperature in the freezer drops to a level that no
longer presents spoilage hazard.
• When the appliance is switched on for the first
time, there is a 24-hour delay in temperature alarm
operation since the appliance will not have reached
the adequate temperature. Thus, unnecessary
activation of alarm is prevented.
Open door alarm: if the refrigerator or freezer
compartment door is open for more than two minutes,
an acoustic alarm will be activated. When the door is
closed, the alarm will be deactivated.
Safety block (child safety lock)
Use this function if you do not wish to manually adjust
the appliance settings.
To activate, press and hold the Bkey (for three seconds);
LL will appear on the display E.
This will lock all keys except B.
To deactivate the safety lock, press the Bkey and hold it
for three seconds.
Controlling the ZeroZone compartment
• The entire freezer compartment can be turned into a
ZeroZone. The temperature in this compartment is
around 0°C or slightly below this point. Therefore, do
not store food that is sensitive to low temperature in
this compartment as such food may freeze.
Before switching to ZeroZone function, empty the
freezer compartment to prevent the frozen food from
defrosting and perishing.
• Switching the ZeroZone on/off: press the Gkey
and hold it for 5 seconds. When activated, the Gkey
will be lit up.
• Temperature setting in the ZeroZone: press the I
keys to set the temperature between -2°C and +3°C.
• ZeroZone may operate even when the
refrigerator compartment is switched off.
After switching from freezer to ZeroZone function, it may be
necessary to wait a few hours for the temperature to increase
to the set value. The display Jwill flash during this time.
• The temperatures are approximate and they depend on
the temperature settings in the refrigerator compartment,
environment temperature, frequency of door opening,
and amount of food inserted. Higher temperatures in the
ZeroZone compartment lead to higher temperatures in
the refrigerator compartment, and vice versa. Adjust the
setting to the operating conditions.
• If the bottom compartment functions as a ZeroZone,
the temperatures in the refrigerator compartment
can only be set in the range from +4°C to +9°C.
We recommend such use only when environment
temperature is between +16°C and +32°C. At
higher temperatures, it is not possible to guarantee
adequately low temperatures in the appliance.

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(* Equipment depends on the model)
Shelf
• For easier access to food and clarity, the shelves can
be partly pulled out.
• The shelves may be adjusted tu suit your preferences
using the guides in the refrigerator interior. To remove
a shelf from the refrigerator, pull it out tot he point
when it is stopped by the guide. Then, lift it slightly at
the front part and pull it all the way out.
• Store perishables at the back of the shelf where the
temperature is the lowest.
Wooden bottle rack*
Warning: Wood is a natural material. Therefore, some
stains may be difficult to remove (especially red wine or
oil).
Wire bottle rack*
• Some models also feature a wire bottle holder. The bottle
holder is protected against being inadvertently pulled out It
can only be pulled out when it is empty. To pull it out, lift is
slightly at the back and pull it towards you. Place the bottle
holder so that the length of the bottles does not prevent
proper closing of the door. The holder can take a maximum
load of 9 0.75-liter bottles or 13 kilograms of total weight –
see label on the right side in the appliance interior.
• Cans may also be placed on the bottle rack (lengthwise
or crosswise).
CrispActive fruit and vegetables drawer
• The CrispActive bin is intended for storing fruit and
vegetables. When the VitaLED function is activated, this
bin is lit with a special orange light of similar wavelength
as that of the sun. Therefore, photosynthesis and
synthesis of vitamin C continue to take place in the
vegetables and the fruit. As a result, the food retains its
freshness, colour, flavour, nutrients etc.
• Pulling out the bin:
- Pull out the bin as far as it will go. Then, lift the front
part and pull it out completely.
Interior side of the refrigerator door
Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments
(shelves or bins) intended fro storing cheese, butter,
eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans,
etc. There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the door.
Adjustable door bins
The height of door bins can be adjusted to your
preferences without having to take them out of the
appliance.
Squeeze the tabs on both sides and move the bin up or
down.
To remove a bin from the appliance, lift it as far as it will
go and pull it out.
APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

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Storage bin (MultiBox)*
• MultiBox bin offers a convenient way for storing food
with a strong or pungent smell, e.g. ripened or blue-
vein cheese, sausages, onions, butter etc.
• The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal that prevents
the food from drying out and the odour to spread
throughout the refrigerator compartment.
• The silicon lid can also be used as an egg or ice tray.
• If the flexible lid is used as an egg tray, place it directly
on the bottom of the door bin and use the open
lower part of the Multibox bin to store food in smaller
packages – pâté, jams, smaller tubes etc.
Fan*
• The fan placed under the refrigerator compartment
ceiling or hidden in the freezer unit will make sure the
temperature is distributed more evenly and reduce
condensation (dew) on the storage surfaces.
Ionizer (IonAir)
• Air ionizer placed in the refrigerator compartment
removes most bacteria, viruses, gases, and
unpleasant odours to make sure the air in the
refrigerator is always fresh. The food will remain fresh
and tasty longer.
• Air ionizer can be switched on and offusing the
switch located on the fan housing or on the side of the
cooling tower (depending on the model).
Ionizer switched on
Ionizer switched off
Adaptive Intelligent Technology
Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting appliance
operation to the user's habits or behaviour. Adaptive
intelligent system monitors, analyzes, and records on
weekly basis the use of appliance and adapts appliance
operation to the perceived patterns. If the appliance is
able to anticipate increased frequency of door opening,
the appliance will automatically lower the temperature
before such time to reduce heating of the food as the
door is opened more often.

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Recommended distribution of food in the
appliance
Sections of the refrigerator:
- upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc.
- middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals,
desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc.
- FreshActive drawer: meat, meat produce,
delicatessen;
- fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables,
salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic,
tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
Sections in the refrigerator compartment door:
-upper/middle door bins: eggs, butter, cheese etc.
-lower door bins: beverages, cans, bottles etc.
Freezer drawers / ZeroZone area:
- freezing, storage of frozen food (see Freezing
and Storing Frozen Food).
- ZeroZone: meat, meat produce, delicatessen.
RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

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Important warnings regarding food storage
WARNING!
Correct use of the appliance, appropriate
packaging, maintaining the right temperature,
and observing the food hygiene standards has a
decisive impact on the quality of food storage.
Observe the expiry dates for the food, specified
on the packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in
closed containers or appropriate packaging to
prevent them from emitting or receiving odours.
Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive
substances in the refrigerator.
Bottles with high alcohol content should be
tightly sealed and stored in an upright position.
Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon
and orange peel, butter acid, etc. may damage
the plastic surfaces in case of a prolonged
contact, causing damage and premature ageing
of these materials.
Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of
the appliance or perished contents (see Cleaning
the Appliance).
If you are leaving home for a longer period of
time, remove perishables from the refrigerator.
Food storage times
Recommended storage time in the refrigerator
Type of food Time
eggs, marinades, smoked meat up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
root vegetables up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
deserts, fruit, ready-to-eat
food, chunks of raw meat up to 2 days
fish, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day
STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR

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In the FreshActive compartment, food stays fresh
longer than in a conventional refrigerator, retaining more
flavour and nutrients.
Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit
and vegetables remain fresh and natural longer.
For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully
closed.
• When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will
determine the quality of the food, as well as how long
it will keep in the fridge.
• Store the food in closed containers or appropriate
packaging to prevent them from emitting or receiving
odours.
• Take the food from the drawer 30-60 minutes before
use to allow the aroma and flavour develop at room
temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate
for storage in the FreshActive drawer include the
following: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives,
potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, beans, peppers
(capsicum), melons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash,
zucchini etc.
To remove the drawer:
- Pull out the drawer until it is blocked.
- Then, lift it at the front and pull it all the way out.
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The ZeroZone compartment allows storing a wide
variety of fresh food to keep up to three times longer
than in a conventional refrigerator. The food stays fresh
longer, retaining the flavour and nutrients.
• When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will
determine the quality of the food, as well as how long
it will keep in the fridge.
• Store the food in closed containers or appropriate
packaging to prevent it from emitting or receiving
odours.
• Take the food from the drawer 30–60 minutes before
use to allow the aroma and flavour develop at room
temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperature and therefore
not appropriate for storage in the ZeroZone drawer
includes the following: pineapple, avocado, bananas,
olives, potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, beans,
peppers (capsicum), melons, watermelons, pumpkins
and squash etc.
Approximate storage time in the ZeroZone
compartment*
Type of food Time
sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork,
venison, raw meat up to 7 days
Poultry up to 5 days
fish up to 4 days
seafood up to 3 days
Vegetables:
cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days
celery, herbs up to 30 days
Green lettuce, cauliflower, radicchio,
rhubarb up to 21 days
broccoli, asparagus, kale, Chinese
cabbage, kohlrabi, radish up to 14 days
onions, mushrooms, spinach, peas up to 7 days
Fruit:
apples up to 180 days
pears, kiwi up to 120 days
grapes, quinces up to 90 days
peaches up to 30 days
redcurrant, gooseberries, plums up to 21 days
apricots, blueberries, cherries up to 14 days
raspberries, strawberries up to 3-5 days
Other:
milk up to 7 days
butter up to 30 days
cheese up to 30 days
* depending on the quality and freshness of food
STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE COMPARTMENT

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Freezing process
WARNING!
Maximum amount of fresh food that may be
inserted at once is specified on the appliance
rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen
exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of
freezing will be inferior; in addition, the quality of
the food already frozen will deteriorate.
• To make use of the entire freezer volume, remove all
drawers.
• Place the food directly on the shelves and on the
freezer bottom.
• Do not remove the bottom drawer in NO FROST
appliances of A+++ energy class.
• Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before
freezing fresh food:
- press the Hkey.
After this time, insert the fresh food into the freezing
compartment.
Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food
that is already frozen!
The most suitable place for freezing a large amount of
fresh food is the upper section of the freezer.
• When freezing smaller quantities of food
(1-2 kilograms), activating the super freeze function is
not required.
• After 24 hours, the food can be moved to other freezer
compartments and the freezing process can be
repeated as necessary.
Important warnings on freezing fresh food
WARNING!
Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing
in the freezer. Make sure the food you freeze is of
high quality and fresh.
Choose appropriate packaging and use the
packaging correctly.
Packaging should not be permeable to humidity;
it should be airtight to prevent the food from
drying out and loss of vitamins.
Label the food; indicate the type of food, amount,
and date of freezing.
It is important that the food is frozen as quickly
as possible. Therefore, keep the packages small.
Refrigerate the food before freezing.
Storage of industrially frozen food
• When storing and using frozen food, observe the
manufacturer's instructions. Temperature and expiry
date are indicated on the packaging.
• Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored
in freezers at temperatures of -18°C or lower.
• Do not purchase food covered in frost as this
indicates they have been partly defrosted several
times and that they are of inferior quality.
• Protect the food from thawing during transport. In
case of an increase in temperature, storage time will
be shorter and quality will deteriorate.
Frozen food storage time
Recommended storage time in the freezer
Type of food Time
fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months
vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months
Venison from 6 to 8 months
Pork from 4 to 6 months
minced meat 4 months
bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals,
lean 3 months
entrails 2 months
smoked sausage, fatty fish 1 month
Defrosting frozen food
Freezing the food does not kill the microorganisms.
After the food is defrosted or thawed, bacteria is
re-activated and the food spoils quickly. Use the partially
or completely defrosted food as soon as possible.
Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food,
particularly fruit, vegetables, and ready-to-eat food.
FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD