2 Temperature selector To adjust the freezer compartment temperature, turn the temperature selector using a coin. Position 1: Highest temperature Position 6: Lowest temperature 3 "alarm" indicator The red indicator lights up if the freezer compartment is too warm. 4 "power" indicator The green indicator lights up if the appliance is switched on. 5 "super" button This is used to switch the SuperFreezing function on and off. The yellow indicator lights up if the SuperFreezing function is switched on. en Putting the appliance into operation Switching on the appliance • Once it is connected, the appliance is switched on and the green indicator figure "/4 lights up. • If the red indicator lights up (figure "/3), this means that the temperature in the appliance is too high and you must only put frozen food in the freezer once this red indicator has gone out. Setting the temperature The temperature selector is set to position 4 at the factory. To change the temperature, turn the temperature selector, figure "/2. Position 1: Highest temperature Position 6: Lowest temperature Important: Changes to the temperature take time to come into effect. Notes on using the appliance • When you switch on the appliance, the temperature for the freezer compartment is automatically set to approx. -18 °C if no temperature has been entered. • If you cannot open the lid immediately after closing the chest, please wait for two to three minutes until the resulting vacuum has been compensated for. Warning messages Temperature alarm If the temperature in the freezer compartment becomes too warm (approx. -9 °C) and the frozen food is at risk, the "alarm" indicator lights up, figure "/3. Utilisable volume You will find information regarding the utilisable volume on the rating plate. Figure + Using the entire freezing capacity To store the maximum quantity of frozen food, you can remove the basket from the appliance. Freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment for the following: • Storing deep frozen food. • To make ice cubes. • To freeze food. Note! Ensure that the appliance is always closed. If the lid is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment ices up heavily. In addition: Energy is lost due to the power consumption. Max. freezing capacity You will find information on the maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours on the rating plate. Figure + Freezing and storing Purchasing frozen foods • Packaging must not be damaged. • Observe the best before date. • The temperature in the commercial chest freezer must be -18 °C or colder. • As far as possible, frozen food must be transported in an insulated container and quickly placed in the freezer compartment. When arranging the food, note the following: It is preferable to freeze larger quantities of food on the appliance floor because they will become frozen more quickly and gently there. Lay the food over a wide area on the floor of the appliance. Food that is already frozen must not come into contact with the food that is to be freshly frozen. en Freezing fresh food Only use fresh, undamaged food for freezing. In order to retain the nutritional value, aroma and colour of the food as much as possible, blanch vegetables before they are frozen. Blanching is not required for aubergines, peppers, courgettes and asparagus. You can find literature about freezing and blanching in bookshops. Note! Do not allow food that is to be frozen to sit right next to food that has already been frozen. • The following are suitable for freezing: Baked goods, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without their shells, dairy products such as cheese, butter and curd cheese, prepared dishes and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, baked casseroles and sweet foods. • The following are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables that are usually eaten raw – such as green salad or radishes, eggs in their shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, creme fraiche and mayonnaise. en Packaging frozen food Pack food so that it is airtight to prevent it from losing its flavour or drying out. 1. Store food in its packaging. 2. Press out any air. 3. Close the packaging tightly. 4. Label packaging with its contents and date of freezing. The following are suitable as packaging: Plastic film, polyethylene hose film, aluminium foil, freezer bags. You will find these products at your specialist dealer. The following are not suitable as packaging: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, rubbish bags and used shopping bags. The following are suitable for sealing packaging: Rubber bands, plastic clips, pack-twines, cold-resistant scotch tape, or similar. Polyethylene bags and hose film can be fused closed using a bag sealer. Storage life of frozen foods The storage life depends on the type of food. At a temperature of -18 °C: • Fish, sausages, prepared dishes, baked goods: Up to 6 months • Che...