Switching Off The Appliance; Freezing And Storing Frozen Food - AEG ARCTIS Operating Instructions Manual

Switching off the appliance

To switch off the appliance, turn the thermostat control knob to posi-
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If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Remove all deep-frozen packages as well as ice-trays.
2. Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to posi-
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3. Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect from the electricity
supply.
4. Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly (see sections: "Defrosting" and
"Cleaning and Care").
5. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.

Freezing and storing frozen food

You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18°C or col-
der before freezing food.
• Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The
freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be
frozen within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food several
days in a row, please observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4
of that on the rating plate. The quality of the food is best preserved
when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.
• Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will
cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
• Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufactu-
rer.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
1. Press the fast freeze button for the freezing of fresh food. The yellow
light illuminates.
To utilise the maximum rated freezing capacity, switch on the fast
freeze switch 24 hours before freezing is due to start (the yellow light
illuminates). For smaller amounts the fast freeze switch should be
switched on 4 - 6 hours in advance.
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" and press the ON/OFF switch.
" or pressing the ON/OFF switch.