DeDietrich Fridge-Freezer User manual

Réfrigérateur-Congélateur
Frigorífico-Congelador
Fridge-Freezer
Kühl-Gefrierkombi
Koelvriescombinatie
NOTICE DE MONTAGE ET D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN Y DE USO
MANUAL DE INSTALAÇÃO E DE UTILIZAÇÃO
INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
INSTALLATIONS- UND BENUTZUNGSHANDBUCH
INSTALLATIE- EN GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
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1 Safety and the environment
• Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
• Respect for the environment and energy saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
• Anti-bacterial PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2 Description of your fridge-freezer
• NO FROST: description and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
3 How to install initially
• Changing the direction of opening the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
• Installing your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
• Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4 How to use your refrigerator
• Switching on and setting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
• Preparing food for storing in the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
• Loading food into the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
5 How to use your freezer
• Frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
• Preparing food for the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
• Loading food into the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
• Rapid freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
• Thawing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
• Automatic defrosting the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
6 Maintaining the appliance
• Cleaning the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
• Changing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7 Noises and minor faults
• Normal noises during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
• Minor faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8 Problem solving
• Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
• Calling the technical service department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
• Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
• After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
This guide to the installation and use of the fridge-freezer applies to all models. There
may be slight differences between your appliance and the one described here.
The instructions contain the following symbols:
safety instructions must be observed.
danger of inflammation from a gas.
danger from electrical devices.
important advice and information.
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Dear Customer
You have just bought a DE DIETRICH fridge-freezer, and we would like to thank you for
choosing us.
Our research teams have designed this latest advance in appliances, whose quality, looks,
functions and technological development make them exceptional products, and examples of
our know-how.
Your new DE DIETRICH fridge-freezer will blend in with your kitchen, combining food conser-
vation and ease of use. We wish to offer you the finest product.
Also in the DE DIETRICH range of products, you can find a wide range of ovens, microwaves,
hobs, extractor fans, washing machines and dishwashers, which will co-ordinate with your new
DE DIETRICH fridge-freezer.
We invite you to visit our web page www.dedietrich.co.uk where you will see the latest inno-
vations and other additional useful information.
DE DIETRICH
New objects of value
With the aim of constantly improving our products, we reserve the right to make changes in
technical, operating or aesthetic specifications in line with technical advances.
Important:
Before switching on your appliance, read this installation and user manual care-
fully, in order to become familiar with how it operates as quickly as possible.
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Your appliance must be installed, and fixed
if necessary, and be used according to the
instructions in this installation and user
manual, in order to prevent any damage
and danger arising from incorrect installation.
If the appliance has been transported to
your home in a horizontal position, place
it upright and wait for two hours before
connecting it. A small amount of oil may
have moved into the cooling circuit, and
it must be given sufficient time to return
to the compressor before the appliance
can be connected. If not, damage may
occur.
If your appliance has wheels, remember
that these are only to be used for making
short movements. Do not move it over long
distances.
Clean the appliance (see chapter "Installing
your appliance") for the first time before
connecting to the mains electricity supply.
Whenever carrying out any maintenance,
first switch off the appliance. Never pull on
the electricity cable, hold the plug directly.
Never place containers with liquids in the
freezer unless they are filled to a maximum
of 2/3 their capacity. Freezing may cause
the liquids and the container to explode.
Do not use electrical apparatus inside
compartments for storing frozen food,
unless otherwise recommended by the
manufacturer. Do not allow children to play
with the appliance. Keep pets away.
Appliances no longer in use must be rendered
unusable.
Unplug and cut the electricity cable level
with the appliance. Try to prevent the door
lock from operating, or better still, remove
the door to prevent children or animals from
being locked inside while playing, for
example.
If events occur which you cannot rectify by
following the advice given (see chapter
"Noises, or minor faults"), only call in an
authorised after sales service centre, or a
qualified professional.
The cooling circuit on the appliance
contains isobutene as a cooling
fluid (R600a), a non-polluting natural
gas, but which is inflammable.
During the transport and installation
of the appliance, make sure that
none of the components on the
cooling circuit have been damaged.
If damage has occurred, keep the
appliance away from flame and any
heat source. Ventilate the room
containing the appliance.
Safety instructions
This appliance is designed for preserving and freezing food, and is for domestic use only.
It is essential to observe the following instructions. All liability and guarantees are
denied if these recommendations are not followed, resulting in damage or personal
injury.
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To reduce the power consumption of the appliance:
- Install it in a suitable place (see chapter "Installing your appliance")
- Keep the doors open for the shortest time possible. Do not load warm food into the refrigerator
or freezer, especially if they are soups or other dishes that release a large amount of steam.
- Check the door seals periodically, and ensure that they always close properly. If not, contact
the after sales service department.
- To obtain the minimum energy consumption, deactivate the ICS function as described on
page 97.
In compliance with the most recent legislation on protecting and respect for the environment,
the appliance does not contain CFCs, but a cooling gas called R600a. The exact type of
cooling gas used in the appliance appears clearly labelled on the specifications plate inside
the refrigerator, on the lower part of the side.
R600a is a non-polluting gas that does not harm the ozone layer and has an almost imper-
ceptible effect on the greenhouse effect.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The materials used for packaging the appliance can be recycled. Play a positive role
in recycling it and help to preserve the environment by throwing it away in the
municipal bins specially for the purpose. The appliance also contains materials
that can be recycled, and carries a label with the symbol stating that appliances
no longer in use must not be placed with other rubbish. This means that the recy-
cling organised by the manufacturer can be carried out under the best possible
conditions, in accordance with the European Union directive 2002/96/EC on waste electric
and electronic equipment. Consult the town council or your sales centre to find out where the
collection points nearest to your home are.
Thank you for helping to protect the environment.
This is a special coating on the inner walls of the refrigerator, containing ions of silver that
prevent the bacteria from developing.
The anti-bacterial coating does not need any special treatment and will remain active
throughout the life of the appliance.
However, the appliance must be cleaned regularly. See the chapter on "Cleaning the appliance".
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Respect for the environment and energy saving
Anti-bacterial PROTECTION
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Description of your fridge-freezer
Neon lamp
Butter and
medicine compartment
* depending on model
This installation and user manual for the
fridge-freezer applies to several models.
There may be slight differences in detail
and fittings between your appliance and
the description given here
Fan system
Container for vacuum-sealed
preservational vacío
Fruit and vegetable drawery
verduras
Removable shelves
Anti-bacterial surface
Bottle compartment
Tin and jar
compartment
Ice trays
2-stars conservation, (**)
Freezer basket
Condenser
Evaporation tray
Compressor
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The appliance is designed and built to prevent frost from accumulating in the interior.
It is fitted with a device that automatically eliminates frost, and any water generated goes to
the evaporation tray, where it evaporates.
This eliminates any need to defrost the appliance
NO FROST: Description and operation
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SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
1. Pull out the mains plug and remove all items from
the door compartments.
2. Remove the cover to the upper door hinge.
3. Release the screws on the upper door hinge
4. Using the flat screwdriver, lift the hinge and the
rotation capsule.
5. Disconnect the connection by pressing the tab on
the connector with a flat screwdriver.
6. Remove the door form the refrigerator by lifting it
upward.
7. Remove the control unit from the cabinet using the
flat screwdriver and levering in the slots provided
for the purpose.
8. Make a notch for the cable to pass through on the
opposite side, in the area shown on the control unit.
Use a cutting tool.
9. Re-fit the control unit by passing the cable through
the notch made.
Changing the direction of opening the doors
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Phillips screwdriver, 1 flat screwdriver.
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Changing the direction of opening the doors
10. Remove the cover to the screws in the central
hinge, and release the screws holding it.
11. Once the screws have been released, lift the freezer
door upward until it is free.
12. Remove the lower hinge.
13. Change the position of the shaft of the lower hinge,
placing it on the opposite side.
14. Change the side handles to the opposite position by
first releasing the upper cover on the upper handle
and the lower cover on the lower door.
15. Invert the position of the automatic locks on the
opposite side of the door, changing the freezer lock
to the refrigerator and from the refrigerator to the
freezer.
16. Fit the freezer door and screw in the central hinge.
17. Fit the refrigerator door.
18. Insert the cable through the upper hinge and the
rotation capsule and connect it to the connector on
the door.
19. Screw in the upper hinge and replace the cover.
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- Place the appliance in a dry, well-ventilat-
ed place.
- Do not place it on balconies or terraces:
high summer temperatures and low winter
temperatures may prevent the appliance
from operating correctly, or even damage it.
- Do not install it near to a heat source, such
as an oven or radiator.
- The appliance has been designed to oper-
ate at a certain optimum ambient tempera-
ture. This means that it has been designed
for a special "climate type". This type of cli-
mate is clearly shown on the specifications
plate in side the refrigerator, on the lower
left-hand side. Outside this temperature
range, the performance of the appliance
may be impaired.
- Keep a minimum distance between the
refrigerator and other items of furniture in
order to allow the air to circulate on all
sides.
- Place the appliance at a suitable distance
from the wall. There are buffers fitted to
ensure the minimum distance.
Installing the appliance
Only if the appliance is installed correctly according to the instructions given in
this "Installation and user manual" will you be able to preserve tour food in good
condition, and optimise energy use.
Climate type Ambient temperature
SN
SN/ST
N
ST
T
from +10 °C to +38 °C
from +16 °C to +32 °C
from +16 °C to +38 °C
from +10 °C to +32 °C
from +16 °C to +43 °C
Once the appliance has been installed, adjust the legs so that it leans slightly backward:
this will help the door to close correctly.
Before loading food, clean the inside and outside of the appliance with bicarbonate
of soda dissolved in water (1 dessert spoon of bicarbonate to 4 litres of water).
Never use alcohol, abrasive powders or detergents that could damage the surfaces.
See the chapter on "Cleaning the appliance".
•Type of connection: 220-240 V with earth.
•Do not use adaptors or extension leads.
•Prevent the cable from coming into contact with the compressor.
•Prevent the cable from becoming trapped under the refrigerator.
Electrical connections
Condenser buffer
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Setting the temperature
• Under normal conditions, it is recommended to select an approximate temperature of
4ºC in the refrigerator and about -20ºC in the freezer.
• The temperature is set from the control panel, the numerical values are in degrees
centigrade (ºC).
WARNING: The interior temperature of the refrigerator depends on:
• The ambient temperature.
• Where the appliance stands.
• How often the doors are opened.
Control panel:
Operation and use of the refrigerator
1 LCD screen
2 Holiday function
3 Setting the temperature for the refrigerator
4 Rapid cooling in operation
5 Operating when empty
6 Power failure warning
7 Setting the temperature for the freezer
8 "Menu" button
9 “-” button
10 Text line
11 Ambient temperature
12 Control panel blocked
13 OK pilot light
14 ICS function
15 Rapid freezing in operation
16 S.A.T. call warning
17 Freezer not sufficiently cold
18 “ok” button
19 “+” button
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Switching the refrigerator on and off
• When connecting to the mains for the first time, the following symbols
appear on the screen.
• Normally, the appliance starts operating as soon as it is connected to
the mains, at the set temperature. The screen displays the following:
(the icon is lit up as the freezer is warm).
• Switching the appliance on and off is related to the freezer zone; this
means that, if the freezer is switched off, the whole refrigerator is
switched off. when the freezer is switched on, the whole appliance is
switched on. However, the refrigerator zone is independent; it can be
stopped in holiday mode, if required.
• Proceed as follows to switch on and off.
• To switch on, press key , the text line displays (" SET TEMP ") and should be flashing in
lower frame for the freezer zone. Use the + or – keys to display the temperature required, and
then press the key to select it. The refrigerator is switched on in the same way, except
the zone is in the upper part of the display.
• To switch the appliance off, press the key several times until the txt line displays "SET
TEMP" and the freezer temperature should be flashing. Use the – or + keys until the freezer
temperature disappears from the screen, then press key .
• After the refrigerator has been switched on, it has to be set.
• Open the setting menu by holding down (approx. 5 sec.) the key . Do the same for exiting
the menu.
• Once the menu is open, press the key to pass from one setting to another. The parameters
that can be changed are LANGUAGE, DATE, TIME, WARNING ACTIVE FOR POWER CUT.
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Power failure warning
•When this function is in operation, the appliance warns you when your frozen
food has thawed due to a power failure, whether or not it has then re-frozen.
• To activate, press the key when the following appears in the text line
"ACTIVATE POWER FAILURE WARNING"
• If you do not wish to receive the warnings, press the key when the text
line "DEACTIVATE POWER FAILURE WARNING"
• The warning icon will flash and the text line displays " POWER FAILURE".
To cancel the warning, press the key until "CANCEL POWER FAILURE
WARNING" is displayed in the text line, then press the key .
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GENERAL SETTINGS FOR THE REFRIGERATOR
CHANGING NORMAL SETTINGS
Meaning of symbols and functions displayed on the screen
Changing the language
• To change the language, press the key repeatedly until the text line
displays "LANGUAGE".
• Choose the language required using the + or – keys.
• Choose Press the key to select the language.
Setting the date
• To change the date, press the key repeatedly until the text line displays
"DATE".
• First, set the DAY from the – or + keys, and press the key .
• Next, set the MONTH from the – or + keys, and press the key .
• Finally, set the YEAR from the – or + keys, and press the key .
• Remember that in some languages, the order of setting the day, month and
year is different.
Setting the time
• To change the time, press the key repeatedly until the text line displays
"TIME".
• To First, set the HOUR from the – or + keys, and press the key .
• To Next, set the MINUTES from the – or + keys, and press the key .
Set the temperature for the refrigerator
•Press the key .
•The text line should display "SET TEMP" and the refrigerator temperature
flashes, or if not, the zone frame.
•Use the + or – keys to change the temperature, and then press the key
to select it.
To change any of the operating parameters on the appliance, proceed as follows.
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1ºC 2ºC 3ºC 4ºC 5ºC 6ºC 7ºC 8ºC 9ºC
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Switching the refrigerator on and off
CHANGING NORMAL SETTINGS
Meaning of symbols and functions displayed on the screen
Set the temperature for the freezer
• Press the key repeatedly. The text line displays "SET TEMP" and the
refrigerator temperature should flash, or if not, the zone frame.
• Use the + or – keys to change the temperature, and then press the key
to select it. When the freezer is switched off, the refrigerator is also
switched off.
Rapid freezing
• To start this, press the key repeatedly. The text line displays "RAPID
FREEZING ON" and the icon should flash.
• Press the key to set it.
• If it was already on, "RAPID FREEZING OFF" is displayed in the text line
Press the key to switch it off.
• When the function is ON, the freezer temperature is automatically adjusted
to the lowest level for 52 hours.
• This function helps the food to freeze. It is recommended to switch it on 24
hours before loading a large amount of food.
• This function will switch off automatically; it can also be switched off
manually.
Freezer is insufficiently cold
• When the freezer temperature is abnormally high, the text line displays
"FREEZER NOT SUFFICIENTLY COLD", while the icon flashes and
an alarm sounds.
• The acoustic alarm can be switched of manually by switching on the
"RAPID FREEZE" function, the icon .
• When the appliance is connected for the first time, this symbol is
displayed, due to the high temperature of the freezer.
Rapid cooling of the refrigerator
• To start this, press the key repeatedly. The text line displays "RAPID
COOLING ON" and the icon should flash. Press the key to set it.
• If it was already on, "RAPID COOLING OFF" is displayed in the text line
Press the key to switch it off.
• When the function is ON, the refrigerator temperature is automatically
adjusted to the lowest level for 6 hours.
• The function switches off automatically.
• It can also be switched off manually before 6 hours have elapsed.
-21 °C
OFF -17ºC -18ºC -19ºC -20ºC -21ºC -22ºC -23ºC -24ºC OFF
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ICS function
• The refrigerator has a filter that absorbs the gas ethylene, and which length
ens the life of fruit and vegetables in the vegetable compartment.
• To start the ICS function, press the key repeatedly. The text line displays
"ICS ON" and the icon should flash.
• Press the key to switch on, and the icon remains on.
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Switching the refrigerator on and off
ALARMS
Meaning of symbols and functions displayed on the screen
Holiday function
• When your refrigerator is not going to be used for a prolonged period, but
you wish to keep food in the freezer, this function can be used, leaving the
refrigerator door closed. The appliance will stay on very low consumption
and no odours will occur in the interior.
• To start this, press the key repeatedly. The text line displays "HOLIDAY
FUNCTION ON" and the icon should flash.
• Press the key to set it.
• When set, the icon remains on steadily and the refrigerator temperature
disappears.
• If it was already on, "HOLIDAY FUNCTION OFF" is displayed in the text
line. Press the key to switch it off; the refrigerator temperature appears.
ICS ICS
Refrigerator door open
• When the refrigerator door is opened, the zone frame flashes and the text
line displays "DOOR OPEN".
• If the door is kept open for more than 120 seconds, an alarm sounds. The
alarm is switched off when the door closes.
The refrigerator is not operating correctly
• If the refrigerator is not operating correctly, the text line displays "CALL TS"
and the icon flashes.
• Call the technical service department.
Blocking function
• If you wish to block the control panel, hold the key down until the icon
lights up. If no operation is made within 90 seconds, the panel will
automatically be blocked. To unblock it, keep the key pressed down until
the icon is switched off.
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Freezer door open
• When the freezer door is opened, the zone frame flashes and the text
line displays "DOOR OPEN".
• If the door is kept open for more than 120 seconds, an alarm sounds. The
alarm is switched off when the door closes.
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°C
°C
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Switching the refrigerator on and off
• To switch off, press the key repeatedly until the text line displays "ICS
OFF" and the icon flashes. Press the key to switch off, and the
icon disappears.
ICS
ICS
Vacuum function
• The appliance may have a system for preserving vacuum-packed food in a
special container.
• To switch this function on, simply place the vacuum container in the position
shown in the figure.
The icon will light up automatically with the horizontal bars flashing until
vacuum is achieved inside the container.
If the container is not closed correctly, a message is displayed "ERROR IN
VACUUM ZONE". Remove the container and replace the cover correctly.
WARNING
The internal temperature of the refrigerator is closely linked to the ambient temperature,
to how often the doors are opened, and the amount and temperature of the food loaded.
The temperatures displayed on the screen are the requested temperatures, not the real
temperatures.
To see the real temperatures for each zone, press the – and + keys for 3 seconds.
Even when the screen is off, the appliance has electrical current running through it.
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Before putting food in the appliance:
Protect fresh food properly: they will preserve the aroma, colour humidity content and freshness.
This also prevents the flavour of some foods being transmitted to others.
Only vegetables, fruit and lettuce can be stored without protection in the vegetable drawer.
Let food and hot drinks go cold outside the appliance. Remove cardboard wrappings around
yoghurt pots.
Check that the expiry date on the products has not passed.
The temperature inside the refrigerator is not uniform. Certain zones are colder
than others and food must be stored according to type in the correct zone to
ensure that they are properly preserved.
Preparing food for storing in the refrigerator
Loading food into the refrigerator
Eggs, butter
Bottles, milk
Fruit, vegetables
Frozen food
Meat, poultry, game
and raw fish
Preserved sausage
Cold meats, cheese
yoghurt, cream,
sauces
Conservation (**), Ice
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Leave a space between the foods so that air can circulate freely and to prevent any contami-
nation between different types of food.
Do not put wrappings or food where they can obstruct the air outlets on the cooling column.
Loading food into the refrigerator
Temperature sensor
Do not cover the temperature sensor with food.
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Freezing does not eliminate germs.
It is important to prepare food for
freezing following some simple rules
of hygiene: wash your hands before
touching the food, clean kitchen
utensils before using them again.
Only freeze fresh products that are of good
quality.
Consult the "Guide to freezing food" to find
out which products can be frozen, and how
long they can be kept.
Wash the fruit and vegetables before freez-
ing to preserve their colour, aroma, taste
and vitamins. cover them in boiling water for
a few minutes.
Divide the food into portions. These freeze
faster and preserve a higher quality.
Wrap food hermetically to prevent it from
losing flavour, or drying.
To this end, use plastic bags, polyethylene
film. aluminium foil or suitable containers.
If using plastic bags, press the air out of
them before sealing hermetically.
Never place bottles or containers
with liquids in the freezer unless
they are filled to only 2/3 capacity:
freezing expands liquids and the
container may burst.
Mark each package with:
- the date of freezing
- the expiry date
- the type of food contained
- the number of portions contained
If you buy frozen products, add these to
your shopping basket last of all.
Check carefully :
- that the packaging is in good condition
- that they are not covered in a layer of ice
(this means that they have been partially
thawed)
Put them together and protect with an
isothermal bag, or in newspaper, transport
them rapidly and place them in the freezer
immediately.
Observe the expiry date given on the pack-
aging. The appliance is fitted with a ****
freezing compartment. This enables deep
frozen products to be preserved, or fresh
food to be frozen in the optimum way.
Guide to freezing food
Preparing food for the freezer
Your domestic appliance allows you to freeze foods.
Deep freezing is an industrial process that is faster and more intensive that domestic
freezing. Store bought products are deep frozen.
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Food can be thawed in five different ways:
- put it in the refrigerator for several hours
- leaving it to thaw at room temperature
- in the oven at very low temperature (40/50ºC)
- in the microwave
- cooking directly
Thawing in the refrigerator is the slowest method, but the safest.
Never re-freeze food once it has been thawed, even if only partially, without cooking
previously.
It is not recommended to eat products immediately that have just been taken from the
freezer (ice-cream, ice…): they are at very low temperatures and you may burn your
mouth from the cold. Do not touch frozen food with wet hands: they may adhere to the
food. It is recommended only to thaw food that is for immediate use.
Thawing food
Automatic defrosting of the freezer
Defrosting the freezer on the appliance is completely automatic.
The defrosting water goes to a drainage tray on the compressor.
The heat given off by the compressor evaporates the water.
The "Rapid freezing" function enables the temperature in the freezer
to be lowered rapidly to the maximum in order to freeze a large
amount of fresh food fast (see "starting up and setting the appliance")
Food can be placed for freezing in all the freezer compartments
shown.
Food must be completely frozen as fast as possible in order
to preserve the vitamins and nutritional value, appearance
and flavour.
Rapid freezing
Loading food into the freezer
Do not put fresh food next to food which is already frozen, to prevent these from rising in
temperature.
The maximum weight of food that can be frozen for 24 hours is shown on the
specifications plate (inside the refrigerator on the lower, left-hand wall) labelled:
"CAPACIDAD DE CONGELACIÓN/ FREEZING CAPACITY (kg/24h)".
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