Storage Of Food In The Cool´n´fresh; Freezing And Storage Of Frozen Food - Smeg FC326PNF Instructions For Use Manual

Storage of food in the COOL´N´FRESH

Freezing and storage of frozen food

Freezing procedure Freezing procedure
The COOL´N´FRESH drawer provides storage of wide selection
of fresh food longer than in the traditional refrigerator. Food
remains fresh for long time and it preserves its taste and nutritive
ingredients. It reduces decay and loss of mass, so fruit and
vegetables are more fresh and natural. The drawer must be
tightly closed to provide optimum operation.
• Moisture level in the drawer depends upon the moisture of
stored food, and on the frequency of opening the drawer.
• When you buy food check its freshness: quality and durability
of food depends on it.
• Store non-wrapped animal or vegetable food separately, or
wrap it in suitable packages. Be careful to prevent touching
of different types of meat. They should be packed and stored
separately to avoid bacterial decomposition in case meat turns
foul.
• Approximately 30-60 minutes prior use remove food from
the drawer to let its aroma and taste develop at ambient
temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperatures is not suitable for storage
in the COOL´N´FRESH drawer: pineapple, avocado, bananas,
olives, potato, eggplant, cucumber, beans, bell pepper,
melons, water melons, pumpkins,...
• 24 hours before freezing fresh food, activate the rapid freezing
function (freeze boost):
- control unit I, II, III and IV: press the E key or rotate the A
button to the SF position;
- control unit V with or without the fan: rotate the A button
to the mid point between Min and Max; the fan is
deactivated.
After this period place fresh food in the freezing
compartment. In NO FROST freezer model use central
drawer for freezing.
Do not let the already frozen packages touch the fresh ones.
To allow the required circulation of cool air, do not place any
food above the indicated line – see image below (only with
some models).
• After 24 hours you may move the food to the storage
compartment, and repeat the freezing procedure if required.
You may also remove the drawers and store frozen food
directly on cooling shelves.
• For freezing smaller quantities of fresh food (1-2 kg), the
engagement of the fast freeze function is not required.
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