HOW TO OPERATE THE NO FROST FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment can be Making ice cubes
used for freezing fresh and cooked food,
? Pour water into the ice tray up to 2/3 full and
making ice cubes, and storing frozen food.cover (the No Frost ventilation could
The freezer compartment uses the Ventilated make them evaporate otherwise).
(No Frost) System which has the advantage ? Place in the bottom of the compartment.
of eliminating the problem of frost formation
? Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the
on walls and on food packaging.cubes.
Thanks to the ventilation system, humidi.ty is
directed to the evaporator, from where it is
automatically removed.
IT IS THEREFORE UNNECESSARY
TO DEFROST THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT!
Important: ensure frozen food/food to be
frozen is placed in such a way as not to
obstruct the air circulation vents.
Freezing fresh food
? Place the grille in the top position.
? Press the freeze switcF) 2h4 ( hours before
placing the fresh food in the freezer
compartment; this will optimize freezing.
? Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight
plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or
freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh
food.
? Arrange the food to be frozen in the lower
right-hand area, avoiding direct contact with
already frozen food.
? Food is completely frozen 24 hours after
being placed in the freezer compartment.
Switch off (F).
? The amount of fresh food that can be frozen
in 24 hours is indicated in Kg on the rating
plate and is based on an ambient
temperature of 25°C.
Storing frozen food
Frozen foodstuffs can be stored for varying
lengths of time depending on the type of food.
The table alongside shows the recommended
MONTHSFOOD
maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods.
When purchasing frozen food products:
? ensure that the packaging is not damaged
(frozen food in damaged packaging may
have deteriorated). If the package is swollen
or has damp patches, it may not have been
stored under optimal conditions and thawing
may have already begun.
? When shopping, leave frozen food
purchases till last and transport the products
in a thermally insulated cool bag.
? Place the items in the freezer compartment
as soon as you get home.
? If food has thawed, even partially, do not
re-freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
? Always observe the storage information on
the package.
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