HINTS
Y wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
Hints for refrigeration
and make sure that the packages are airtight;
Useful hints:Y do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place
temperature of the latter;
on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Y lean foods store better and longer than fatty
For safety, store in this way only one or two days
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
at the most.
Y water ices, if consumed immediately after
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be
removal from the freezer compartment, can
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
Y it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
provided.
the storage time;
Butter and cheese: these should be placed inY on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you
special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
will find sketches of various animals and food
foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as
types together with the recommended storage
possible.time (in months) from the time of freezing;
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and shouldY do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for storage of frozen food
Hints for freezing
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
you should:
here are some important hints:
Y make sure that the commercially frozen
Y the maximum quantity of food which can be
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
Y be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
Y the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
food to be frozen should be added during this
possible time;
period;
Y not open the door frequently or leave it open
Y only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
longer than absolutely necessary.
cleaned, foodstuffs;
Y Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
Y prepare food in small portions to enable it to becannot be refrozen.
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
Y Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
the food manufacturer.
required;
MAINTENANCE
Periods of non-operation
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:
Warning
remove the plug from the wall socket;
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and rechanging must thereforeremove all food;
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
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