First Time Use & Tips
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
Set the temperature on the temperature control knob.
- Position 1 - Cold position
- Position 5 - Colder - Normally set at this position
- Position 7 - Coldest
- Position Max - To fast freeze much hot food. After using the freezer for 24 hours, reset the freezer to the desired setting.
Note: The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is particularly hot or if you open the door often.
- The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
- The freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period.
- Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs.
- Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw.
- Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight.
- Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter.
- Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food.
- Water ices (ice blocks), if consumed immediately after removal from freezer compartment may cause freezer burn to the skin.
- It is advisable to mark the date of freezing on each individual pack to enable you to keep note of the storage time and ensure the oldest food items are consumed first.
Unsure of how long to freeze your food for? Please click to view freezing guide