Hints for freezing
• When first starting up or after a period out of use, let the appliance run at least 2
hours on the higher settings before putting food in the compartment.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required.
• Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh and unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to
avoid temperature rise of the latter.
• Iced productseif consumed immediately after removal from the freezer
compartment, will probably cause frost burns to the skin.
• It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of
the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
• Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer.
• Once defrosted, food will deteriorate rapidly and should not be re frozen. Do not
exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should
be taken prevent mould on the appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.
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.
• 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.
Note: Please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage
temperature of your purchased products.
If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.