Freezing fresh foodStorage of frozen food
The 4-star compartment () is suitable for longWhen Ţrst starting-up or after a period out of use, be-
term storage of commercially frozen food and forfore putting the products in the compartment let the
freezing fresh food.appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to move thesetting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal
thermostat knob from the normal setting.operating position.
However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the ther-To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
mostat knob to the coldest setting; but rememberyou should:
that, in this condition, the refrigerator compartmentmake sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs
temperature might drop below 0°C.
If this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer set-were adequately stored by the retailer;
ting.be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
Place the food to be frozen on the freezer shelf as thisnot open the door frequently or leave it open longer
is the coldest part.than absolutely necessary.
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot
be refrozen.
the maximum quantity of food which can be frozenDo not exceed the storage period indicated by the
in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;food manufacturer.
the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food
to be frozen should be added during this period;Important
only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned,
foodstuffs;If there is a power failure when food is in the
freezer, do not open the door of the freezer com-
prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapid-partment. The frozen food will not be affected if
ly and completely frozen and to make it possible sub-the power cut is of short duration (up to 6-8 hours)
sequently to thaw only the quantity required;and the freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it is
wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene andrecommended that the food should be used within
make sure that the packages are airtight;a short time (a temperature increase of the frozen
food shortens its safe storage period).
do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which
is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature
of the latter;Thawing
lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; saltDeep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
reduces the storage life of food;be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room
water ices, if consumed immediately after removaltemperature, depending on the time available for this
from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause theoperation.
skin to be freeze burnt;Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on each in-from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
dividual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage
time;
Ice-cube production
on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you willThis appliance is equipped with one or more trays for
Å¢nd sketches of various animals and food types to-the production of ice-cubes.
gether with the recommended storage time (inFill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer
months) from the time of freezing;compartment.
do not put carbonated liquids (Å¢zzy drinks, etc.) in
the freezer compartment as they may burst.Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays
from the freezer.
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