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The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during thisperiod do not add other food to be frozen.After 24 hours, when the freezing process iscompleted, deactivate the QuickFreeze function(see "QuickFreeze function").ThawingDeep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,can be thawed in the refrigerator compartmentor at room temperature, depending on the timeavailable for this operation.Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,directly from the freezer: in this case, cookingwill take longer.Cold accumulatorsThe freezer contains at least one coldaccumulator which increases storage time inthe event of a power cut or breakdown.Hints and tipsNormal operating soundsThe following sounds are normal duringoperation:• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound fromcoils sound when refrigerant is pumped.• A whirring and pulsating sound from thecompressor when refrigerant is pumped.• A sudden cracking noise from insideappliance caused by thermic dilatation (anatural and not dangerous physicalphenomenon).• A faint click noise from the temperatureregulator when the compressor switches onor off.Hints for energy saving• Do not open the door frequently or leave itopen longer than absolutely necessary.• If the ambient temperature is high and theTemperature Regulator is set to lowtemperature and the appliance is fullyloaded, the compressor may runcontinuously, causing frost or ice on theevaporator. If this happens, set theTemperature Regulator toward warmersettings to allow automatic defrosting and soa saving in electricity consumption.• If foreseen, do not remove the coldaccumulators from the freezer basket.Hints for fresh food refrigerationTo obtain the best performance:• do not store warm food or evaporatingliquids in the refrigerator• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if ithas a strong flavour• position food so that air can circulate freelyaround itHints for refrigerationUseful hints:• Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags andplace on the glass shelf above the vegetabledrawer.• For safety, store in this way only one or twodays at the most.• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: theseshould be covered and may be placed onany shelf.• Fruit and vegetables: these should bethoroughly cleaned and placed in the specialdrawer(s) provided.• Butter and cheese: these should be placedin special airtight containers or wrapped inaluminium foil or polythene bags to excludeas much air as possible.• Bottles: these need a cap and should bestored on the door bottle shelf.• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if notpacked, must not be kept in the refrigerator.Hints for freezingTo help you make the most of the freezingprocess, here are some important hints:• the maximum quantity of food which can befrozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the ratingplate;• the freezing process takes 24 hours. Nofurther food to be frozen should be addedduring this period;• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughlycleaned, foodstuffs;• prepare food in small portions to enable it tobe rapidly and completely frozen and tomake it possible subsequently to thaw onlythe quantity required;www.zanussi.com 21