HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE
COMPARTMENT
The low temperature compartment is at Making ice cubes,
or at . Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full of water and
In compartments at or frozen place it in the low temperature compartment.
foods can be stored for the period indicat Do not ued se sharp or pointed instruments to
on the package. If the low temperature detach the ice tray if it is stuck to the shelf.
compartment is set at , it can also Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
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be used for freezing fresh food.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen
in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
Note:
In the event of a power failure, the low
temperature compartment maintains the correct
storage temperature. However, avoid opening
the compartment door during this period.
Freezing fresh food
(in the compartment only)
Important
Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight
plastic bags, polythene containers with lids
or special freezer containers.
Arrange food to be frozen in the top
compartment leaving sufficient space around
each pack for the air to circulate.
For most efficient freezing, set the thermostat
half a notch back towards the lower numbers
when food items are inserted into the low
temperature compartment.
The food will be completely frozen in 24 hMOoNuTrHSs.FOOD
For appliances with the compartment.
The table alongside shows the recommended
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). Avoid packages that are
swollen or show evidence of damp areas
indicating that the food may have thawed
partially during its period of storage.
When shopping, leave frozen food
purchases till last and transport the products
in a thermally insulated bag.
Place the items in the low temperature
compartment as soon as you get home.
If food has thawed, even partially,
do not re-freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
Avoid subjecting foods to temperature
variations. Observe the?best before ? date on
the package.
Always observe the storage information on
the package.
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