For every modication of your thermostat, you are supposed
to wait for the stabilization of the temperature inside the unit
before proceeding, if necessary, to a new setting� Do change the
position of the thermostat gradually and wait at least 12 hours
before re-checking�
NOTE: after charging the device for fresh food or after repeated
or prolonged door openings, it is normal that the inscription“OK”
does not appear in the temperature indicator�Wait at least
12hours before readjusting the thermostat�
Shopping for frozen food
The appliance is rated as a 4 star freezer and can freeze fresh food
and store pre-frozen food�When you are buying frozen food, look
at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging�You will be able to
store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the
4star rating�
Freezing fresh food
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the most
hygienic conditions as freezing alone does not improve the food�
Never put hot or even warm foodstus into the freezer�
Prior to freezing the food, food should always be covered tightly
with foil, plastic lm, placed in plastic bags or stored in airtight
containers� This will prevent food from dehydrating and to pre-
vent any strong odors of some foods transferring to milder ones�
To freeze raw meat, wrap in plastic bags or in airtight containers
and place on the lowest shelf to avoid cross contamination�
Do not allow raw meat to come into contact with cooked foods�
Fruit and vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in
the crisper�
Milk and other liquids should be sealed with lids and placed in
the bottle shelf in the door�
NOTE: The ambient temperature of the freshly stored food and
how often the door is opened aect the temperature in the
refrigerator� If required, change the thermostat temperature set-
tings�
Storing frozen food
All frozen food you purchase should be placed in the freezer
assoon as possible to avoid them from defrosting and spoiling�
All storage recommendations printed on the packaging of frozen
food by the manufacturer should always be followed�
When using the freezer for the rst time or after defrosting,
setthe thermostat knob to the maximum position for at least
2hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust it
to the normal position�
Energy-saving tips
Install the fridge or freezer in a cool place out of direct sunlight
and away from cookers, heaters, dishwashers or any hot air emit-
ting items�
Do not set the fridge and freezer temperatures lower than neces-
sary� Set the internal temperature within the correct range e�g�
adjust the thermostat at middle position for 4°C in the fridge
compartment and -18°C in the freezer respectively�
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