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always remember that lean foodstuffs
store better and longer than fat
foodstuffs and that salt reduces the
storing time;
wrap the food up in aluminium foil or
polythene and make sure that the
packages are hermetically sealed;
always leave the door closed when
freezing;
do not, at any one time, freeze fresh
foods in a quantity greater than 24 lbs.
(model Z17/12R) or 28,65 lbs. (model
Z21/15PR).
Deep-Freezer - Storage of Foods
If the appliance has not worked
previously or after a period of inaction,
it must be left to run for alleast two
hours with the switch in the «S»
position before storing frozen foods
inside it; then move switch back to
«N» position.
In the «N» position, under
ordinary working conditions, the
temperature inside the freezer is
automatically regulated by a specially
calibrated thermostat, designed to obtain
the most suitable temperature for
storage. To obtain the best service from
the appliance it is advisable to make
sure that the frozen foods have been
properly stored by the retailer and that
their transfer from retailer to consumer
is effected in the shortest time possible.
Moreover, it is important not to exceed
the storage period indicated by the
producer of the frozen foods. Also, do not
open the door often or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
Storage volume of the freezer:
Model Z17/12R
Total gross capacity (cu. ft. 4,25)
Freezer net capacity (cu. ft. 3,53)
Model Z21/15PR
Total gross capacity (cu. ft. 5,12)
Freezer net capacity (cu. ft. 4,24)
Important
If the power fails when storing frozen
foods, do not open the door at all while
the power is off. The frozen foods will
not deteriorate in any way if the power
failure is of short duration and the
freezer is full.
Deep-Freezer - Defrosting
Whilst in operation the inner liner
becomes progressively covered with
frost. This should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided
whenever the thickness of frost exceeds
1/4". During this operation it is not
necessary to switch off the power supply
or remove the foodstuffs. However, when
the ice becomes very thick on the inner
liner, complete defrosting should be
carried out as ice acts as an insulator
and prevents the cold from reaching the
food. It is advisable to carry out this
operation when the appliance is empty.
If frozen foods are removed to defrost
the deep freezer, wrap them in several
newspaper sheets and place in a cold
spot. If there is a rise in the
temperature of frozen foods, this will
affect their allowed storage period.
To carry out complete defrosting
proceed as follows:
Push the switch to the «0» position.
Leave the door open and place a bowl of
hot water inside the freezer with a piece
of cardboard underneath as a protection;
The hot water will accelerate the
process of defrosting.
Caution
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape
off frost or to detach ice trays from the
evaporator as you could thereby damage
it beyond repair.
After defrosting is completed dry freezer
thoroughly, close the door and then
push the «I/0» switch to the «I»
position and the «S/N» switch to the
«S» position for at least 3 hours before
the frozen food can be replaced in the
freezer.
After that, return the switch to the
«N» position.
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