Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, 
before putting the products in the compartment let 
the appliance run for at least two hours on the 
coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the 

normal operating position.

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In the event of accidental defrosting, for example

due to a power failure, if the power has been off

for longer that the value shown in the technical

characteristics chart under "rising time”, the

defrosted food must be consumed quickly or

cooked immediately and then refrozen (after

cooling).

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays 
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with 
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the

trays from the freezer.

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can 

be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at 
room temperature, depending on the time available 

for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly 
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Use of the refrigerator

The thermostat is valid for both freezer and 

refrigerator compartments.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated and can 

be increased to achieve a higher temperature 

(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward 

lower • settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob 

towards higher • settings.

However, the exact setting should be chosen 

keeping in mind that the temperature inside the 
refrigerator depends on:

•  room temperature;

•  how often the door is opened;

•  the quantity of food stored;

•  location of appliance.

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If the ambient temperature is high or the

appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is

set to the lowest temperatures, it may run

continuously causing frost to form on the rear

wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher

temperature to allow automatic defrosting and

therefore reduced energy consumption.

Fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

•  do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in 

the refrigerator;

•  do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a 

strong flavour.

•  Position food so that air can circulate freely round it.

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