DE DIETRICH DKH876 - Manual (Page 7)

This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any
time by pressingAuto Freeze switch.
The Auto Freeze light will switch off.
Excessive temperature alarm
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise
inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) Alarm light
will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
After the temperature has returned to nor-
mal, the Alarm light will continue to flash, al-
though the buzzer has stopped.
When the Alarm reset switch is pressed, the
warmest temperature reached in the com-
partment flashes on the Temperature indica-
tor .
If the power has been off for a long time, fro-
zen food should be consumed as quickly as
possible, or cooked and then re-frozen.
Door open alarm
If the door remains open for a few minutes,
the Alarm light will flash and an alarm will
sound.
1. Press the Alarm reset switch to switch off
the Alarm sound.
2. Close the door and the Alarm light will
switch off.
First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
wash the interior and all internal accessories
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap
so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dry thoroughly. Important! Do not use detergents or abra-
sive powders, as these will damage the fin-
ish.
Daily use
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Auto Freeze
function at least 24 hours before placing the
food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the two
top compartments.
The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate , a label located on the inside of the
appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during
this period do not add other food to be fro-
zen.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of
use, before putting the products in the com-
partment let the appliance run at least 2
hours on the higher settings.
Important! In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for longer
than the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under "rising time", the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after
cooling).
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more
trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill
these trays with water, then put them in the
freezer compartment.
Important! Do not use metallic instruments
to remove the trays from the freezer.
Freezing Calendar
The symbols show different types of frozen
goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in
months for the appropriate types of frozen
goods. Whether the upper or lower value of
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