The thermostat setting must be changed depending on these factors. Activation of rapid freezing The quantity in kilos of fresh food that can be frozen within 24 hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate. For optimal freezing, press the rapid freeze button (until the yellow pilot lamp comes on) 24 hours before placing food inside the freezer. About 24 hours of rapid freezing are usually sufficient; after this period switch off the rapid freeze function. Warning: For small quantities of food, the rapid freeze function can be disconnected after a few hours, in order to save power consumption. 10 HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER How to freeze food and store fresh food. Wrap and seal the fresh food in: aluminium foil, clear film, impermeable plastic bags, polyethylene containers with lids, special freezer containers. • The food to be stored must be fresh, ripe and of the best quality. • Fresh vegetables and fruit must be frozen immediately after purchase, so as to retain the nutritive value, structure, consistency, colour and flavour. Meat and game must be hung before freezing. • Note: • Always cool hot food before freezing. • Defrosted or partially defrosted food must be consumed immediately. Do not refreeze food unless you intend preparing individual servings. Once cooked, the defrosted food can be frozen again. Freezing and storing food • • Place the food to be frozen in the freezer compartments. Ice packs (if present) must be placed in the space provided (see enclosed product card). Important: For information regarding periods of food storage, refer to the adjacent table. Classification of frozen foods. Place the frozen products in the freezer and classify them. It is advisable to indicate the storage date on the package, in order to ensure consumption within the best before date. 11 HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER Storage of frozen foods...