24 hours to allow the correct temperature to bereached before placing food inside.The power indicator light will light up.3. Adjust the Temperature Regulator according tothe quantity of the stored foods.SWITCHING OFFTurn the Temperature regulator to the OFF position.TEMPERATURE REGULATIONThe temperature within the appliance is controlledby the Temperature Regulator situated on thecontrol panel.To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:• to obtain the minimum coldness, turn theTemperature Regulator toward lower settings.• to obtain the maximum coldness. turn theTemperature Regulator toward higher settings.In case of freezing less food volumes,the Half Loaded setting is the mostsuitable. In case of freezing much foodvolumes, the Full Loaded setting is themost suitable.HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARMAn increase in the temperature in the freezer (forexample due to an power failure) is indicated by:• switching on of the Alarm light• sounding of buzzerDuring the alarm phase, don't place food inside thefreezer.When normal conditions are restored the Alarmlight will switch off automatically.DAILY USEWARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.FREEZING FRESH FOODThe freezer compartment is suitable for freezingfresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen foodfor a long time.The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in24 hours is specified on the rating plate. 1)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 of use,before putting the products in the compartment letthe appliance run at least 24 hours TemperatureRegulator to the Full Loaded position.CAUTION! In the event of accidentaldefrosting, for example due to a powerfailure, if the power has been off forlonger than the value shown in thetechnical characteristics chart under"rising time", the defrosted food mustbe consumed quickly or cookedimmediately and then re-frozen (aftercooling).OPENING AND CLOSING THE LIDCAUTION! Never pull the handle withimmense force.As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal, itis not easy to reopen it shortly after closing (due tothe vacuum formed inside). Wait for few minutesbefore reopening the appliance.The vacuum valve will help you to open the lid.FREEZING CALENDARThe symbols show different types of frozen goods.The numbers indicate storage times in months forthe appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether theupper or lower value of the indicated storage timeis valid depends on the quality of the foods andtreating before freezing.1) Refer to "Technical data"5