Candy CO CHFA 270 - Manual (Page 9)

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To select: turn the regulator clockwise > (A) fig. 2
Set the temperature, according to requirements, between:
‰ Min (minimum temperature) and
‰ Max (maximum temperature)
To cancel: turn the regulator anti-clockwise < (A) fig. 2
The position “ 0 ” indicates the appliance is not operating (switched off).
When setting the temperature, take into account: 1) the ambient temperature in the room where the appliance is installed; 2) the quantity
of food in the compartment; 3) the frequency of door opening.
• INSIDE LIGHT (if provided ) fig.1 (C)
Appliances fitted with an inside light also feature a switch for the light. The light switches on automatically when the door is opened and
switches off again when the door is closed.
The incandescent bulb is protected by a transparent cover. fig.3
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows: unplug the appliance or switch off the domestic power supply at the main switch, remove the
cover, squeezing the end. Replace with a new bulb, max 15 W.
STORING/FREEZING
Place fresh foods in the side compartment fig.1 (I) (not provided on all models) or in the bottom of the freezer, where the temperature is
lowest. (E)
The two compartments are divided by a separator panel, which is fixed or mobile, depending on the model. fig.1 (H)
‰ Within 24 hours place the fresh food in the freezer. Do not exceed the quantity of fresh food that can be frozen by your
appliance. Refer to the appliance data plate for details.
‰ If provided, select FAST-FREEZE before placing food in the freezer.
‰ After 24 hours remove the frozen food from the bottom of the freezer and place in a basket (L) so that the pre-freezing
compartment or bottom of the freezer is free again for fresh food to be frozen.
‰ Switch off FAST-FREEZE fig.2 (E) (the yellow indicator light switches off)
‰ Set the temperature regulator to a suitable position, taking into account how full the appliance is.
Maximum stacking height
To guarantee optimal storage of frozen food, do not fill the freezing compartment to the top level. Always leave a reasonable gap between
frozen food stacked and the appliance lid. Never exceed the maximum stacking height indicated on the appliance by the manufacturer fig.1
(T).
Food Symbol
Description Storage Time/Packing
Minced meat
Sausages/cold cuts
2-3 months
Fish in polythene freezer bags
Ice cream
Fruit
Cheese 4 months
Bread in polythene freezer bags
Sweets/Biscuits
Pork 6 months
Beef in tinfoil
Rabbit/lamb or mutton
Mushrooms/Asparagus in polythene freezer bags
Vegetables (cut)
in tinfoil
Chicken/Turkey 8 months
Duck/Goose
Cauliflower 10-12 months
Beans/Peppers in polythene freezer bags
Preserves in glass containers
Cooked Fruit in tinfoil
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before any cleaning or maintenance operations.
To clean the inside of the appliance, use a solution of water and vinegar; never use abrasive products, detergents or soap.