Hoover HVS 1745SWDK User manual

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HVS 1745SWDK
HVS 1745BWDK
HVS 1745WWDK

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Icon Type Meaning
WARNING Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
CAUTION Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order to
maximize its performance. Store all documentation for subsequent use or for other owners.
This product is intended solely for household use or similar applications such as:
- the kitchen area for personnel in shops, ofces and other working environments
- on farms, by clientele of hotels, motels and other environments of a residential type
- at bed and breakfasts (B & B)
- for catering services and similar applications not for retail sale.
This appliance must be used only for purposes of storage of food, any other use is
considered dangerous and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any omissions.
Also, it is recommended that you take note of the warranty conditions.

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CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4
1.1 General Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................4
1.2 Safety Information ..........................................................................................................8
1.3 Installation warnings .....................................................................................................11
1.4 During Usage................................................................................................................11
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ............................................................. 14
3 USING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................ 15
3.1 Information on Less Frost Technology ..........................................................................15
3.2 Thermostat Setting .......................................................................................................15
3.3 Temperature Settings Warnings ...................................................................................16
3.4 Accessories ..................................................................................................................16
3.4.1 Ice Tray ......................................................................................................................16
3.4.2 The Plastic Scraper ...................................................................................................16
3.4.3 The Fresh Dial (In some models) ..............................................................................17
3.5 The Water Dispenser ....................................................................................................17
3.5.1 Mounting the Water Tank ...........................................................................................17
3.5.2 Filling the Water Tank ................................................................................................18
3.5.3 Cleaning the Water Tank ...........................................................................................18
3.5.4 Stowing the Water Tank .............................................................................................18
4 FOOD STORAGE ............................................................................................ 18
4.1 Refrigerator Compartment ............................................................................................18
4.2 Freezer Compartment ..................................................................................................19
5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................. 22
5.1 Defrosting .....................................................................................................................22
5.2 Replacing the Light Bulb...............................................................................................23
6 SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING................................................................. 24
6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning ....................................................................24
6.2 Repositioning the Door .................................................................................................24
7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE............................................... 25
8 ENERGY SAVING............................................................................................ 26

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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 General Safety Warnings
Read this user manual carefully.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance,
ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting
from the instability of the appliance, it must be xed in
accordance with the instructions.
If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the cooler)
you should take care during transportation and
installation to prevent the cooler elements from being
damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and

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natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak
due to damage of the cooler elements, move your
fridge away from open ames or heat sources and
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a
few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not
damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and domestic applications such as:
–staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other
working environments.
–farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type environments.
–bed and breakfast type environments;
–catering and similar non-retail applications.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected
to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug
should be used with a specially grounded socket
of 13 amperes. If there is no such socket in your
house, please have one installed by an authorised
electrician.

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• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental 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.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not
expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance
of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old)
are not expected to use appliances, young children
(3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances
safely unless continuous supervision is given, older
children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can
use appliances safely after they have been given
appropriate supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are
not expected to use appliances safely unless
continuous supervision is given.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or
similar qualied persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes
exceeding 2000 m.

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To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause
a signicant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems
• Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream
and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long
periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.
If the water dispenser is available ;
Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h;
ush the water system connected to a water supply if
water has not been drawn for 5 days.

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1.2 Safety Information
The refrigerator contains a refrigerant gas (R600a:
isobutane) and insulating gas (cyclopentane), with
high compatibility with the environment, that are,
however, in ammable.
We recommend that you follow the following
regulations so as to avoid situations dangerous to you:
• Before performing any operation, unplug the power
cord from the power socket.
• The refrigeration system positioned behind and
inside the Wine Coolers contains refrigerant.
Therefore, avoid damaging the tubes.
• If in the refrigeration system a leak is noted, do not
touch the wall outlet and do not use open ames.
Open the window and let air into the room. Then call
a service centre to ask for repair.
• Do not scrape with a knife or sharp object to remove
frost or ice that occurs. With these, the refrigerant
circuit can be damaged, the spill from which can
cause a re or damage your eyes.
• Do not install the appliance in humid, oily or dusty
places, nor expose it to direct sunlight and to water.
• Do not install the appliance near heaters or
inammable materials.
• Do not use extension cords or adapters.
• Do not excessively pull or fold the power cord or
touch the plug with wet hands.

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• Do not damage the plug and/or the power cord; this
could cause electrical shocks or res.
• It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any
excessive dust residues on the plug can be the
cause re.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other equipment
to hasten the defrosting process.
• Absolutely avoid the use of open ame or electrical
equipment, such as heaters, steam cleaners,
candles, oil lamps and the like in order to speed up
the defrosting phase.
• Do not use or store inammable sprays, such as
spray paint, near the Wine Coolers. It could cause
an explosion or re.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not place or store inammable and highly volatile
materials such as ether, petrol, LPG, propane gas,
aerosol spray cans, adhesives, pure alcohol, etc.
These materials may cause an explosion.
• Do not store medicine or research materials in the
Wine Coolers. When the material that requires a
strict control of storage temperatures is to be stored,
it is possible that it will deteriorate or an uncontrolled
reaction may occur that can cause risks.
• Maintain the ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, free of
obstruction.

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• Do not place objects and/or containers lled with
water on the top of the appliance.
• Do not perform repairs on this Wine Coolers. All
interventions must be performed solely by qualied
personnel.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with a
lack of experience and knowledge; provided that
they have been given adequate supervision or
instruction concerning how to use the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made
by children without supervision.

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1.3 Installation warnings
Before using your fridge freezer for the rst
time, please pay attention to the following
points:
• The operating voltage for your fridge
freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after
installation.
• Your fridge freezer may have an odour
when it is operated for the rst time. This
is normal and the odour will fade when
your fridge freezer starts to cool.
• Before connecting your fridge freezer,
ensure that the information on the data
plate (voltage and connected load)
matches that of the mains electricity
supply. If in doubt, consult a qualied
electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an
efcient ground connection. If the socket
has no ground contact or the plug does
not match, we recommend you consult a
qualied electrician for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected
with a properly installed fused socket.
The power supply (AC) and voltage at
the operating point must match with
the details on the name plate of the
appliance (the name plate is located on
the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility for any
damages that occur due to ungrounded
usage.
• Place your fridge freezer where it will not
be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your fridge freezer must never be used
outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm
away from stoves, gas ovens and heater
cores, and at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.
• If your fridge freezer is placed next to a
deep freezer, there must be at least 2
cm between them to prevent humidity
forming on the outer surface.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge
freezer with lace. This will affect the
performance of your fridge freezer.
• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required
at the top of your appliance. Do not place
anything on top of your appliance.
• Do not place heavy items on the
appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before
use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all
parts with a solution of warm water and
a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then,
rinse with clean water and dry. Return all
parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make
sure your appliance is level and stable.
You can adjust the legs by turning them
in either direction. This must be done
before placing food in the appliance.
• Install the two plastic distance guides (the
parts on the black vanes
-condenser- at the rear)
by turning it 90° (as
shown in the gure) to
prevent the condenser
from touching the wall.
• The distance between
the appliance and back wall must be a
maximum of 75 mm.
1.4 During Usage
• Do not connect your fridge freezer to
the mains electricity supply using an
extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not use plug adapter.
• This appliance is designed for use by
adults. Do not allow children to play with
the appliance or hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet
hands. This may cause a short circuit or
electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the
ice-making compartment as they will
burst when the contents freeze.

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• Do not place explosive or ammable
material in your fridge. Place drinks with
high alcohol content vertically in the
fridge compartment and make sure their
tops are tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-making
compartment, do not touch it. Ice may
cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet
hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes
immediately after they are removed from
the ice-making compartment.
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This
may cause health issues such as food
poisoning.
Old and Out-of-order Fridges
• If your old fridge or freezer has a
lock, break or remove the lock before
discarding it, because children may
get trapped inside it and may cause an
accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain
isolation material and refrigerant with
CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm
environment when you are discarding
your old fridges.
CE Declaration of conformity
By placing the mark on this product,
we are conrming compliance to all
relevant European safety, health and
environmental requirements which are
applicable in legislation for this product.
SCRAPPING OLD APPLIANCES
This appliance is marked according to
the European directive 2012/19/EU on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
WEEE contains both polluting substances
(which can cause negative consequences
for the environment) and basic components
(which can be re-used). It is important
to have WEEE subjected to specic
treatments, in order to remove and dispose
properly all pollutants, and recover and
recycle all materials.
Individuals can play an important role in
ensuring that WEEE does not become an
environmental issue; it is essential to follow
some basic rules:
- WEEE should not be treated as
household waste;
- WEEE should be handed over to the
relevant collection points managed
by the municipality or by registered
companies. In many countries, for
large WEEE, home collection could be
present.
In many countries, when you buy a new
appliance, the old one may be returned
to the retailer who has to collect it free of
charge on a one-to-one basis, as long as
the equipment is of equivalent type and
has the same functions as the supplied
equipment.
Packaging and the Environment
Packaging materials protect
your machine from damage that
may occur during transportation.
The packaging materials are
environmentally friendly as they are
recyclable. The use of recycled material
reduces raw material consumption and
therefore decreases waste production.
Notes:
• Please read the instruction manual
carefully before installing and using your
appliance. We are not responsible for the
damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance
and instruction manual, and keep this
manual in a safe place to resolve the
problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used
in homes and it can only be used in
domestic environments and for the
specied purposes. It is not suitable for
commercial or common use. Such use
will cause the guarantee of the appliance
to be cancelled and our company will
not be responsible for the losses to be
occurred.

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• This appliance is produced to be used in
houses and it is only suitable for cooling
/ storing foods. It is not suitable for
commercial or common use and/or for
storing substances except for food. Our
company is not responsible for the losses
to be occurred in the contrary case.

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2 DESCRIPTION OF THE
APPLIANCE
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A
This presentation is only for
information about the parts of the
appliance. Parts may vary according to the
appliance model.
A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment
1) Thermostat box (When lighting and
thermostat are positioned on side)
2) Wine rack *
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Crisper cover
5) Crisper
6) Freezer drawers
7) Ice box tray
8) Plastic ice scraper *
9) Freezer glass shelves *
10) Bottle shelf
11) Water tank
12) Egg holder
13) Door shelf
* In some models
Thermostat knob
Lamp cover
(When the thermostat is positioned on top)
Parts of the Water Dispenser
(A) Front reservoir group
1
2
3
(B) Water tank group
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7
8
9
1) Water reservoir upper cover
2) Glass lid
3) Water drip reservoir
4) Water tank upper cover
5) Water tank cover
6) Lateral locking lids
7) Water tank
8) Tank gasket
9) Tap detail

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3 USING THE APPLIANCE
3.1 Information on Less Frost
Technology
Thanks to the wrap around evaporator,
Less Frost technology offers more efcient
cooling, less manual defrost requirement,
and more exible storage room.
3.2 Thermostat Setting
The thermostat automatically regulates
the temperature inside the refrigerator and
freezer compartments. Cooler temperatures
can be obtained by rotating the knob to
higher numbers, 1 to 5.
Important note: Do not try to rotate
the knob beyond position 1, it will stop
your appliance from working.
Lamp cover Thermostat knob
When lighting and thermostat are positioned
on top
When lighting and thermostat are positioned
on side
Lamp cover Thermostat knob

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Thermostat Settings
• Set the knob to a low/medium position,
up to 3, for short-term storage of food in
the appliance.
• Set the knob to a medium position, 3 or
4, for long-term storage of food in the
appliance.
• Set the knob to 5 position for freezing
the fresh food. The appliance will run for
colder temperatures.
3.3 Temperature Settings Warnings
• The ambient temperature, temperature of
the freshly stored food and how often the
door is opened affects the temperature in
the refrigerator compartment. If required,
change the temperature setting.
• It is not recommended that you operate
your fridge in environments colder than
10°C in terms of its efciency.
• When setting the thermostat, take into
consideration how often the appliance
doors are opened and closed, how much
food is stored in the refrigerator, and the
environment in which the refrigerator is
located.
• When the appliance is rst switched on,
allow it to run for 24 hours in order to
reach operating temperature. During this
time, do not open the door and do not
keep a large quantity of food inside.
• Unplug your appliance during a power cut
to prevent damage to the compressor.
Once power is restored, delay plugging
in your appliance for 5 to 10 minutes.
This will help prevent damage to the
appliance's components.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in
the ambient temperature ranges stated
in the standards, according to the climate
class stated in the information label. It
is not recommended that your fridge is
operated in the environments which are
outside of the stated temperature ranges.
This will reduce the cooling efciency of
the appliance.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in
the ambient temperature (ST/N = 16°C
- 38°C) intervals stated in the standards,
according to the climate class displayed
on the information label. We do not
recommend operating your appliance out
of the stated temperature limits in terms
of cooling effectiveness.
Climate
Class Ambient Temperature oC
TBetween 16 and 43 (°C)
ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)
NBetween 16 and 32 (°C)
SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)
3.4 Accessories
3.4.1 Ice Tray
• Fill the ice tray with water and place in
the freezer compartment.
• After the water has completely frozen,
you can twist the tray as shown below to
remove the ice cubes.
3.4.2 The Plastic Scraper
After some time, frost will build up in certain
areas of the freezer. The frost
accumulated in the freezer
should be removed regularly.
Use the plastic scraper
provided, if necessary. Do not
use sharp metal objects for this
operation. They could puncture the
refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable
damage to the unit.

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3.4.3 The Fresh Dial (In some models)
Fresh dial
If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located
in front of the crisper should be opened.
This allows the air in the crisper and the
humidity rate to be controlled, to increase
the life of food within.
The dial, located behind the shelf, must be
opened if any condensation is seen on the
glass shelf.
3.5 The Water Dispenser
3.5.1 Mounting the Water Tank
1. Place the water tank in the plastic holder
on the door, pitched in the direction of
the arrow on the diagram.
2. After you have mounted the water tank,
push it down to rmly secure it in the
holder.
3. Add your drinks with the help of the
water tank top cover.
4. Release the side locking covers to
detach the water tank cover.
5. To serve your drinks, gently press the
valve lever.

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3.5.2 Filling the Water Tank
• Remove the top cover of the water tank.
• Fill the tank up with water.
• Mount the top cover back on the water
tank.
Important: Do not use the water
dispenser for anything except water.
Important: If you leave water in the
tank for a long time, it will cause an
odour. In this case, clean the tank and keep
using it.
Important: Clean the water tank
before using it for the rst time.
3.5.3 Cleaning the Water Tank
• Lift the water tank.
• Remove the tank cover by releasing the
side locking covers.
• Clean the tank with warm water and
reassemble the pieces that you have
removed.
3.5.4 Stowing the Water Tank
• Install the water tank as shown.
• Make sure that the tap and the hole
match each other while installing.
• Water ow may not be as expected if
the tank has not been installed properly.
Also check that the gaskets have been
assembled properly.
Drip Tray
Please pay attention in order not to go
down min level on the tank surface. During
the usage of dispenser the water can be
splash after min water level.
Please hold the glass momentarily
after distribution to avoid drips.
Visual and text descriptions in
the accessories section may vary
according to the model of your
appliance.
4 FOOD STORAGE
4.1 Refrigerator Compartment
• To reduce humidity and avoid the
consequent formation of frost, always
store liquids in sealed containers in the
refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in
the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid
and, in time, your appliance will require
more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the
refrigerator. Warm food should be
allowed to cool at room temperature
and should be arranged to ensure
adequate air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.
• Make sure no items are in direct contact
with the rear wall of the appliance as
frost will develop and packaging will stick
to it. Do not open the refrigerator door
frequently.
• We recommend that meat and clean sh
are loosely wrapped and stored on the
glass shelf just above the vegetable bin
where the air is cooler, as this provides
the best storage conditions.
• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in
the crisper containers.
• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the
crisper.
• Storing fruit and vegetables separately
helps prevent ethylene-sensitive
vegetables (green leaves, broccoli,
carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene-
releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot,
g etc.).
• Do not put wet vegetables into the
refrigerator.
• Storage time for all food products
depends on the initial quality of the food
and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle
before refrigerator storage.
• To avoid cross-contamination do not
store meat products with fruit and
vegetables. Water leaking from meat
may contaminate other products in the
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products and clean any leakages on the
shelves.
• Do not put food in front of the air ow
passage.
• Consume packaged foods before the
recommended expiry date.
NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic
should not be stored in the refrigerator.
The table below is a quick guide to show
you the most efcient way to store the
major food groups in your refrigerator
compartment.
Food Maximum
storage time
How and where to
store
Vegetables
and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin
Meat and
sh 2 - 3 Days
Wrap in plastic foil,
bags, or in a meat
container and store
on the glass shelf
Fresh
cheese 3 - 4 Days On the designated door shelf
Butter and
margarine 1 week On the designated door shelf
Bottled
products
e.g. milk
and
yoghurt
Until the
expiry date
recommended
by the
producer
On the designated
door shelf
Eggs 1 month On the designated
egg shelf
Cooked
food All shelves
4.2 Freezer Compartment
• The freezer is used for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food, and making ice
cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal
fresh food properly, that is the packaging
should be air tight and shouldn’t leak.
Special freezer bags, aluminum foil
polythene bags and plastic containers
are ideal.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen
food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• Before freezing fresh food, divide it into
portions that can be consumed in one
sitting.
• Consume thawed frozen food within a
short period of time after defrosting
• Never place warm food in the freezer
compartment as it will thaw the frozen
food.
• Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions on food packaging when
storing frozen food. If no information is
provided food, should not be stored for
more than 3 months from the date of
purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make sure
that it has been stored under appropriate
conditions and that the packaging is not
damaged.
• Frozen food should be transported in
appropriate containers and placed in the
freezer as soon as possible.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the
packaging shows signs of humidity
and abnormal swelling. It is probable
that it has been stored at an unsuitable
temperature and that the contents have
deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen food depends
on the room temperature, the thermostat
setting, how often the door is opened,
the type of food, and the length of time
required to transport the product from
the shop to your home. Always follow the
instructions printed on the packaging and
never exceed the maximum storage life
indicated.
• The maximum amount of fresh food (in
kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is
indicated on the appliance label.
• To use the maximum capacity of the
freezer compartment, use the glass
shelves for the upper and middle section,
and use the lower basket for the bottom
section.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze
home cooking (and any other food
which needs to be frozen quickly) more
quickly because of the freezing shelf’s
greater freezing power. Fast freezing
shelf is the bottom drawer of the freezer
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NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer
door immediately after closing it, you
will nd that it will not open easily. This
is normal. Once equilibrium has been
reached, the door will open easily.
Important note:
• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
• The taste of some spices found in cooked
dishes (anise, basilica, watercress,
vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic,
onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black
pepper, etc.) changes and they assume
a strong taste when they are stored for a
long period of time. Therefore, add small
amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or
the desired spice should be added after
the food has thawed.
• The storage time of food is dependent
on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are
margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter.
Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
• Food in liquid form should be frozen in
plastic cups and other food should be
frozen in plastic folios or bags.
The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efcient way to store the major
food groups in your freezer compartment.
Meat and sh Preparation Maximum storage time
(months)
Steak Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Lamb meat Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal roast Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8
Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8
Minced meat In packaging without using spices 1 - 3
Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3
Bologna sausage/salami Should be kept packaged even if it has a membrane
Chicken and turkey Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Goose and duck Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Deer, rabbit, wild boar In 2.5 kg portions or as llets 6 - 8
Freshwater sh
(Salmon, Carp, Crane,
Catsh)
After cleaning the bowels and scales of the sh,
wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail and
head.
2
Lean sh (Bass, Turbot,
Flounder) 4
Fatty shes (Tuna,
Mackerel, Bluesh,
Anchovy)
2 - 4