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food storage in the appliance
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing frozen foods for the period of time on the packaging and for
making ice cubes.
• Do not freeze too large an amount of food at one time; the faster the food is frozen, the longer is preserves its qualities.
• Wrap and seal fresh food properly. The packaging should be air tight and shouldn't leak.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after purchase. Make sure that it doesn't defrost during
transport.
• The length of time you can keep food depends very much on the quality of the food.
• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time.
• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquids in the freezer.
• Do not store glass bottles or containers with liquids in the freezer which will freeze. The freezing may cause the bottles to break.
Highly carbonated drinks can even explode. Never keep lemonade, fruit juice, beer, wine, champagne, etc. in the freezer.
• Once the food is thawed, it must not be refrozen: you must cook it as quickly as possible in order to consume or to freeze again.
• To avoid the cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often and not leave the door open for a long time.
• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage.
However, avoid opening the door to slow down the temperature rise within the appliance.
• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen foods are indicated on the packaging. For storing and
using, follow the instuctions on the packaging. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
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cleaning & maintenance
Before cleaning the refrigerator always unplug the appliance.
Clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm water and a neutral detergent to prevent any bad smells occurring. After cleaning, rinse
the interior with clean water and rub dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours. Simply remove the drawers to clean them by hand.
Do not clean the interior accessories in the dishwasher.
Clean the outside of the freezer and the gasket with a soft moist cloth.
We recommend that you dus the back of the appliance with a cloth or vacuum cleaner once a year in order to maintain a good output
and low energy consumption.
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 3 to 5 mm. Keep the contents of the freezer in a
cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers. Switch the thermostat off to "�" and unplug the appliance. Defrost the freezer
compartment.
You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a bowl of
hot water in the freezer.
1. Remove the bottom drawer and place it on the floor aligning
it to the front of the freezer.
2. Pull the drain pipe from the back of the wall inside the
freezer compartment and place it in the groove on the front
side of the floor of the aplliance.
Remove water which not flows into the drawer with a sponge.
Clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm water and a
neutral detergent to prevent any bad smells occurring. After
cleaning, rinse the interior with clean water and rub dry. Leave
the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.
Switch the thermostat on to the right setting. When the freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace the food
items.
Warning: Never remove the ice with the aid of sharp objects, defrost sprays, a hair-drier, a heater, or similar items. This may lead to
unsafe situations and may cause irreparable damage to the appliance.
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