First useCleaning the interiorBefore using the appliance for the first time,wash the interior and all internal accessorieswith lukewarm water and some neutral soap soas to remove the typical smell of a brand-newproduct, then dry thoroughly.Important! Do not use detergents or abrasivepowders, as these will damage the finish.Daily useFreezing fresh foodThe freezer compartment is suitable for freezingfresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozenfood for a long time.The maximum amount of food that can be frozenin 24 hours is specified on the rating plate 2)The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during thisperiod do not add other food to be frozen.Storage of frozen foodWhen first starting-up or after a period out ofuse, before putting the products in the compart-ment let the appliance run for 24 hours with theTemperature Regulator to the Full Loaded posi-tion.Important! In the event of accidentaldefrosting, for example due to a power failure, ifthe power has been off for longer than the valueshown in the technical characteristics chartunder "rising time", the defrosted food must beconsumed quickly or cooked immediately andthen re-frozen (after cooling).Opening and closing the lidAs the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal,it is not easy to reopen it shortly after closing(due to the vacuum formed inside).Wait a few minutes before reopening the appli-ance. The vacuum valve will help you to openthe lid.Warning! Never pull the handle with im-mense force.Plastic Low dividerWith the low divider you can have a better useof the space above the compressor. The spaceformed this way will allow you to store smallfood packs that can be found more easily.The separator may also be used as a trayat the time of defrosting the freezer.Storage basketsXHang the baskets onthe upper edge of thefreezer (X) or placethem inside the freez-er (Y).YTurn and fix the han-dles for these two po-sitions as shown inthe picture.Helpful hints and tipsHints for freezingTo help you make the most of the freezing proc-ess, here are some important hints:• the maximum quantity of food which can befrozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No fur-ther food to be frozen should be added dur-ing this period;• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughlycleaned, foodstuffs;2) Refer to "Technical data"15www.zanussi.comwww.preciz.hu