Do not use metallic instruments toremove the trays from the freezer.1. Fill these trays with water2. Put the ice trays in the freezer compartment.HINTS AND TIPSNORMAL OPERATING SOUNDSThe following sounds are normal during operation:• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coilssound when refrigerant is pumped.• A whirring and pulsating sound from thecompressor when refrigerant is pumped.• A sudden cracking noise from inside appliancecaused by thermic dilatation (a natural and notdangerous physical phenomenon).• A faint click noise from the temperatureregulator when the compressor switches on oroff.HINTS FOR ENERGY SAVING• Do not open the door frequently or leave it openlonger than absolutely necessary.• If the ambient temperature is high and theTemperature Regulator is set to low temperatureand the appliance is fully loaded, thecompressor may run continuously, causing frostor ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set theTemperature Regulator toward warmer settingsto allow automatic defrosting and so a saving inelectricity consumption.HINTS FOR FRESH FOOD REFRIGERATIONTo obtain the best performance:• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids inthe refrigerator• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has astrong flavour• position food so that air can circulate freelyaround itHINTS FOR REFRIGERATIONUseful hints:• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packagingand place it on the glass shelf above thevegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2days.• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and place onany shelf.• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly andplace in a special drawer. Bananas, potatoes,onions and garlic must not be kept in therefrigerator if not packed.• Butter and cheese: place in a special airtightcontainer or wrap in an aluminium foil or apolythene bag to exclude as much air aspossible.• Bottles: close with a cap and place on the doorbottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.HINTS FOR FREEZINGTo help you make the most of the freezing process,here are some important hints:• the maximum quantity of food which can befrozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate;• the freezing process takes 24 hours no furtherfood to be frozen should be added during thisperiod;• freeze only top quality, fresh and thoroughlycleaned, foodstuffs;• prepare food in small portions to enable it to berapidly and completely frozen and to make itpossible subsequently to thaw only the quantityrequired;• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polytheneand make sure that the packages are airtight;• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch foodwhich is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise intemperature of the latter;• lean foods store better and longer than fattyones; salt reduces the storage life of food;• water ices, if consumed immediately afterremoval from the freezer compartment, canpossibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;• it is advisable to show the freezing in date oneach individual pack to enable you to keep tabof the storage time.HINTS FOR STORAGE OF FROZEN FOODTo obtain the best performance from this appliance,you should:• make sure that the commercially frozenfoodstuffs were adequately stored by theretailer;• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferredfrom the foodstore to the freezer in the shortestpossible time;• not open the door frequently or leave it openlonger than absolutely necessary;• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly andcannot be refrozen;• do not exceed the storage period indicated bythe food manufacturer.17