The freezer compartmentThawing
The four-star freezer compartment is suitable forDeep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezingbe thawed in the fridge or at room temperature
fresh foods.depending on the time available. Small food items
may even be cooked from frozen; in this case
cooking will take longer.
Freezing fresh food
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw
When freezing fresh foods set the slider control toaccidentally should either be eaten as soon as
the Ocold� position and turn the thermostat control topossible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
a higher setting.uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 6 kg.can be cooked and then refrozen.
Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of theMeat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
freezer as this is the coldest part.refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
After 24 hours reposition the slider control andcan even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
thermostat control to previous setting.ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
Important
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
To ensure correct operation of the appliance do notthe oven in their aluminium wrapping.
use the appliance with the basket or drawersA microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
removed.
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
Frozen food storageplacement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
the oven.
Frozen food can be stored in any basket or drawer of
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen. the freezer compartment, including the fast freeze
compartment.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
Attention!manufacturer.
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than is absolutely necessary.In the event of a power failure - DO NOT OPEN
THE DOOR, the food in the freezer will not be
affected if the power cut is short and the freezerWarning
is full.
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in
the freezer compartment.If the temperature in the freezer rises, and the
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removalfood begins to thaw, do not re-freeze the food
from the freezer, can cause low temperature skinwithout checking its conditions.
burns.
The following guidelines should assist you.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded. are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
Ofrost/freezer burns�.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and
used up.
ImportantBreads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without danger.
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up
quickly. In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will
not be affected if the power cut is short and if the
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should befreezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food
refrigerated and used up. begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providingnot be re-frozen .
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re-
Making ice cubes
frozen as cooked dishes.
The appliance is provided with two plastic ice cubeChicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a
trays.cooked dish.
Fill the trays 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
place them in one of the freezer drawers.
To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
twist to release the cubes.
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