Hints for freezingTo help you make the most of the freezingprocess, here are some important hints:• the maximum quantity of food which canbe frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on therating plate;• the freezing process takes 24 hours. Nofurther food to be frozen should beadded during this period;• freeze only top quality, fresh andthoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;• prepare food in small portions to enableit to be rapidly and completely frozenand to make it possible subsequently tothaw only the quantity required;• wrap up the food in aluminium foil orpolythene and make sure that thepackages are airtight;• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food totouch food which is already frozen, thusavoiding a rise in temperature of thelatter;• lean foods store better and longer thanfatty ones; salt reduces the storage life offood;• water ices, if consumed immediatelyafter removal from the freezercompartment, can possibly cause the skinto be freeze burnt;• it is advisable to show the freezing indate on each individual pack to enableyou to keep tab of the storage time.Hints for storage of frozen foodTo obtain the best performance from thisappliance, you should:• make sure that the commercially frozenfoodstuffs were adequately stored by theretailer;• be sure that frozen foodstuffs aretransferred from the foodstore to thefreezer in the shortest possible time;• not open the door frequently or leave itopen longer than absolutely necessary;• once defrosted, food deterioratesrapidly and cannot be refrozen;• do not exceed the storage periodindicated by the food manufacturer.Care and cleaningWarning! Refer to Safetychapters.General warningsCaution! Unplug the appliancebefore carrying out anymaintenance operation.This appliance containshydrocarbons in its cooling unit;maintenance and rechargingmust therefore only be carriedout by authorized technicians.The accessories and parts of theappliance are not suitable forwashing in a dishwasher.Periodic cleaningCaution! Do not pull, move ordamage any pipes and/orcables inside the cabinet.Caution! Take care of not todamage the cooling system.Caution! When moving thecabinet, lift it by the front edge toavoid scratching the floor.The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:1. Clean the inside and accessories withlukewarm water and some neutral soap.ENGLISH 14