Vestfrost VR-FB492-2H0P User manual

No Frost Fridge-Freezer
Operation manual
Chłodziarko-zamrażarka
No Frost
Instrukcja obsługi
Vestavná chladnička
No Frost s mrazákem
Návod k obsluze
Vstavaná chladnička
No Frost s mrazničkou
Návod na obsluhu
VR-FB492-2H0P
VR-FB492-2H0I
VR-FB492-2H0B

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INDEX
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ......................................................... 4
General warnings ............................................................................................. 4
Old and out-of-order refrigerators..................................................................... 7
Safety warnings................................................................................................ 7
Installing and operating your refrigerator.......................................................... 8
Before using your refrigerator........................................................................... 9
THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES ................................... 9
Information about New Generation Cooling Technology .................................. 9
Display and Control Panel.............................................................................. 10
Operating your refrigerator......................................................................................10
Freezer Temperature Settings.................................................................................10
Fridge Temperature Settings...................................................................................10
Super Freeze Mode ................................................................................................11
Temperature Adjustment Warnings ................................................................ 12
Accessories .................................................................................................... 12
The Icematic (In some models) .............................................................................12
The Freezer Box .....................................................................................................13
The Chiller Shelf (In some models) .......................................................................13
The Fresh Dial (In some models) ..........................................................................14
Adjustable Glass Shelf (In some models) .............................................................14
Purebeam Technology ...........................................................................................14
Maxi-fresh (If available)..........................................................................................15
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE ............................................ 16
Fridge compartment ....................................................................................... 16
Freezer compartment ..................................................................................... 17
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 21
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION
POSITION ............................................................................................... 22
Repositioning the Door................................................................................... 23
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE........................... 23
Tips for saving energy .................................................................................... 27
THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS ........ 28
Dimensions..................................................................................................... 30

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Symbol ISO 7010 W021
Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
General warnings
WARNING: Keep the ventilation openings of the Fridge clear
from obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process.
WARNING: Do not use other electrical appliances inside the
Fridge.
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: To avoid personal injury or damage this appliance
must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer
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 natural gas, but it is explosive. In
the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move
your freezer away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate
the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the freezer, do not damage
the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with
a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
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domestic applications
• If the socket does not match the appliance plug, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power
cable of your appliance. This plug should be used with a
specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no
such socket in your house, please have one installed by an
authorised electrician.
• 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 qualified
persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000
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To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following
instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant 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 fish 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.

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Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer
• 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.
Disposal of your old appliance
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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 specified 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.
• 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.
Safety warnings
• Do not connect your refrigerator 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
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• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making compartment as
they will burst when the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or flammable 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.
Installing and operating your fridge freezer
Before using your fridge freezer for the first 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 refrigerator may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is normal
and the odour will fade when your refrigerator 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 qualified electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no
ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend you consult a qualified
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 appliance 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.
• 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.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

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• 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.
If your refrigerator includes a fan condenser
The condenser of your fridge is placed at the bottom
of cabinet. As a result of that, assemble the spacer
by fixing it to holes on the cover bottom panel and
turn 90° that’s shown below figure for arranging the
distance between the refrigerator and the back wall at
where you place the fridge. You can move the fridge
towards the back wall until that point.
The distance between the appliance and back wall
must be a maximum of 75 mm.
Before Using your refrigerator
• When using your fridge for the first time, or after transportation, keep it
in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains.
This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and
the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.
Plastic for distance setting
THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES
Information about New Generation Cooling Technology
Refrigerators with new-generation cooling technology have a different operating system to
static refrigerators. Other (static) refrigerators may experience a build up
of ice in the freezer compartment due to door openings and humidity in
the food. In such refrigerators, regular defrosting is required; the
refrigerator must be switched off, the frozen food moved to a suitable
container and the ice which has formed in the freezer compartment
removed.
In refrigerators with new-generation cooling technology, a fan blows dry
cold air evenly throughout the fridge and freezer compartments. The
cold air cools your food evenly and uniformly, preventing humidity and
ice build-up.
In the fridge compartment, air blown by the fan, located at the top of the
fridge compartment, is cooled while passing through the gap behind the
air duct. At the same time, the air is blown out through the holes in the
air duct, evenly spreading cool air throughout the fridge compartment.
There is no air passage between the freezer and fridge compartments,
therefore preventing the mixing of odours.
As a result, your refrigerator, with new-generation cooling technology,
provides you with ease of use as well as a huge volume and aesthetic
appearance.
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Display and Control Panel
Using the Control Panel
1. Enables the setting of the freezer.
2. Enables the setting of the fridge.
3. Freezer set value screen.
4. Fridge set value screen.
5. Economy mode symbol.
6. Super freeze symbol.
7. Alarm symbol.
Operating your Fridge Freezer
Once you have plugged in the product, all symbols will be displayed for 2 seconds and the
initial values will be shown as -18 °C on the freezer adjustment indicator, and +4 °C on the
fridge adjustment indicator.
Freezer Temperature Settings
• The initial temperature value for the freezer setting indicator is -18 °C.
• Press the freezer set button once.
When you first press the button, the previous value will blink on the screen.
• Whenever you press the same button, a lower temperature will be set (-16 °C, -18 °C,
-20 °C, -22 °C or -24 °C).
• If you continue to press the button, it will restart from -16 °C.
NOTE: Eco mode gets activated automatically when the temperature of the freezer
compartment is set to -18°C.
Cooler Temperature Settings
• The initial temperature value for the cooler setting indicator is +4 °C.
• Press the cooler button once.
• Whenever you press the button, a lower temperature will be set (+8 °C, +6 °C, +5 °C,
+4 °C, or +2 °C).
• If you continue to press the button, it will restart from +8 °C.
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Super Freeze Mode
Purpose
• To freeze a large quantity of food that cannot fit on the fast freeze shelf.
• To freeze prepared foods.
• To freeze fresh food quickly to retain freshness.
How to use
To enable the super freeze mode, press and hold the freezer temperature setting
button for 3 seconds. Once the super freeze mode has been set, the super freeze
symbol on the indicator will be lit and the machine will beep to confirm the mode
has been switched on.
During Super Freeze Mode:
• The temperature of the fridge may be adjusted. In this case, Super Freeze mode will
continue.
• Economy mode cannot be selected.
• Super Freeze mode can be cancelled in the same way it is selected.
Notes:
• The maximum amount of fresh food (in kilograms) that can be frozen within 24 hours is
shown on the appliance label.
• For optimal appliance performance in maximum freezer capacity, activate super freeze
mode 3 hours before you put fresh food into the freezer.
Super freeze mode will automatically cancel after 24 hours, depending on the
environmental temperature or when the freezer sensor reaches a sufficiently low
temperature.
Recommended Settings for the Freezer and Cooler Compartment Temperature
Freezer
Compartment
Cooler
Compartment Remarks
-18 oC 4 oC For regular use and best performance.
-20 oC, -22 oC
or -24 oC4 oCRecommended when environmental temperature exceeds 30 °C.
Super Freeze
mode 4 oCMust be used when you wish to freeze
food in a short period of time.
-18 oC, -20 oC,
-22 oC or
-24 oC
2 oC
These temperature settings must be used
when the environmental temperature
is high or if you think the refrigerator
compartment is not cool enough becuse
the door is being opened frequently.

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Temperature Adjustment Warnings
• It is not recommended that you operate your refrigerator in environments colder than
10°C in terms of its efficiency.
• Do not start another adjustment while you are already making an adjustment.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings,
the quantity of food kept inside the fridge and the ambient temperature in the location
of your refrigerator.
• In order to allow your refrigerator to reach the operating temperature after being connected
to mains, do not open the doors frequently or place large quantities of food in the fridge.
Please note that, depending on the ambient temperature, it may take 24 hours for your
fridge to reach the operating temperature.
• A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your
refrigerator when connecting or disconnecting to mains, or when an energy breakdown
occurs. Your refrigerator will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature (T/SN = 10°C - 43°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 and meaning:
T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures
ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.
ST (subtropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.
N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures
ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.
SN (extended temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C.
Important installation instructions
This appliance is designed to work in difficult climate conditions (up to 43 degrees C or 110
degrees F) and is powered with ‘Freezer Shield’ technology which ensures that the frozen
food in the freezer will not defrost even if the ambient temperature falls as low as -15 °C. So
you may then install your appliance in an unheated room without having to worry about frozen
food in the freezer being spoilt. When the ambient temperature returns to normal, you may
continue using the appliance as usual.

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Accessories
The Icematic (In some models)
• Pull the lever towards you and remove the ice maker tray
• Fill with water to the marked level
• Hold the left end of the lever and set the ice-tray on the icebox
• When ice cubes have formed, twist the lever to drop the ice cubes
into the icebox.
Do not fill the icebox with water in order to make ice. It will
break.
The movement of the ice maker may be difficult while the
refrigerator is running. In such a case it should be cleaned
by removing the glass shelves.
The Freezer Box
The freezer box allows food to be accessed more easily.
Removing the freezer box:
• Pull the box out as far as possible
• Pull the front of the box up and out
Carry out the opposite of this operation when refitting the
sliding compartment.
Always keep hold of the handle of the box while removing
it.
Freezer boxes
The Chiller Shelf (In some models)
Keeping food in the Chiller compartment, instead of the
freezer or fridge compartments, allows food to retain
freshness and flavour for longer, while preserving its fresh
appearance. When the Chiller tray becomes dirty, remove
it and wash with water.
(Water freezes at 0°C, but food containing salt or sugar
freezes at temperatures lower than this).
The Chiller compartment is usually used for storing foods
such as raw fish, lightly pickled food, rice, and so on.
Do not put food you want to freeze or ice trays
(to make ice) in the Chiller compartment.
To remove the Chiller Shelf:
Chiller shelf
• Pull the chiller shelf towards you by sliding it on the rails.
• Pull the chiller shelf up from the rail and remove it from the fridge.

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The Fresh Dial (In some models)
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.
Fresh dial
Adjustable Glass Shelf (In some models)
Adjustable glass shelf mechanism provides
higher storage spaces with a simple movement.
To cover the glass shelf, push it.
You can load your food as you want in the
resulting extra space. To bring the shelf in its
original position, pull it toward you.
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Purebeam Technology
Purebeam
The Purebeam technology effectively removes odors from inside the fridge. Thanks to this
module located in the ceiling of the cooling compartment, via fan the malodor molecules
that are directed to the filter are broken down by special LEDs and the cleaned air directs
to the fresh foods. The quality of the air in the fridge improves and always kept clean.

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Maxi-fresh (If available)
Maxi Fresh technology helps to remove ethylene gas (a bioproduct released
naturally from fresh foods) and unpleasant odors from the crisper. In this way,
food stays fresh for a longer time.
• Maxi Fresh must be cleaned once in a year. The filter should be waited
for 2 hours at 65°C in a oven.
• To clean the filter, please remove the back cover of the filter box by pulling
it in the direction of the arrow.
• The filter should not be washed with water or any detergent.
Maxi Fresh
(In some models)
Visual and text descriptions in the accessories section may vary according
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ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
Fridge compartment
For normal operating conditions, set the temperature of the fridge compartment to +4 or +6 oC.
• To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids
in sealed containers in the fridge. 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 fridge. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room
temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the fridge
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 fridge door frequently.
• We recommend that meat and clean fish 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, fig 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 fridge. You should package
meat products and clean any leakages on the shelves.
• Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.
• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.
• For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient to adjust the temperature setting of
your fridge to +4 °C.
• The temperature of the fridge compartment should be in the range of 0-8 °C, fresh foods
below 0 °C are iced and rotted, bacterial load increases above 8 °C, and spoils.
• Do not put hot food in the fridge immediately, wait for the temperature to pass outside.
Hot foods increase the degree of your fridge and cause food poisoning and unnecessary
spoiling of the food.
• Meat, fish, etc. should be store in the chiller compartment of the food, and the vegetable
compartment is preferred for vegetables. (if available)
• To prevent cross contamination, meat products and fruit vegetables are not stored
together.
• Foods should be placed in the fridge in closed containers or covered to prevent moisture
and odors.
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NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the fridge.
The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major
food groups in your fridge compartment.
Food Maximum storage time How and where to store
Vegetables and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin
Meat and fish 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
Freezer compartment
For normal operating conditions, set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18 or
-20 oC.
• The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.
• 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 compartment.
• 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,
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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.
NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you will find 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 efficient way to store the major
food groups in your freezer compartment.
Meat and fish 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 fillets 6 - 8
Freshwater fish
(Salmon, Carp,
Crane, Catfish)
After cleaning the bowels and scales of the
fish, wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the
tail and head.
2
Lean fish (Bass,
Turbot, Flounder) 4
Fatty fishes (Tuna,
Mackerel, Bluefish,
Anchovy)
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Meat and fish Preparation Maximum storage time
(months)
Shellfish Clean and in a bag 4 - 6
Caviar In its packaging, or in an aluminium or plastic
container 2 - 3
Snails In salty water, or in an aluminium or plastic
container 3
NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after
defrosting, it must not be re-frozen.
Vegetables and Fruits Preparation Maximum storage time
(months)
String beans and
beans Wash, cut into small pieces and boil in water 10 - 13
Beans Hull, wash and boil in water 12
Cabbage Clean and boil in water 6 - 8
Carrot Clean, cut into slices and boil in water 12
Pepper Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the
core and boil in water 8 - 10
Spinach Wash and boil in water 6 - 9
Cauliflower
Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces
and leave it in water with a little lemon juice
for a while
10 - 12
Eggplant Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing 10 - 12
Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn 12
Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 - 10
Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone 4 - 6
Strawberry and
Blackberry Wash and hull 8 - 12
Cooked fruits Add 10 % of sugar to the container 12
Plum, cherry,
sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12
Maximum storage
time (months)
Thawing time at
room temperature
(hours)
Thawing time in oven
(minutes)
Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20 (200 °C)

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Dairy products Preparation Maximum storage
time (months) Storage conditions
Packet
(Homogenized) Milk In its own packet 2 - 3 Pure Milk – in its own packet
Cheese - excluding
white cheese In slices 6 - 8
Original packaging may
be used for short-term
storage. Keep wrapped in
foil for longer periods.
Butter, margarine In its packaging 6