Whirlpool 3XARG493WP02 Use And Care Manual page 18

The freezer compartment marked with symbol
B, allows the storage of frozen food as well
as the freezing of fresh or cooked food. It also
allows the production of ice cubes.
Freezing
The maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in a 24 hour period at an ambient
temperature of 25°C is 6 kg.
Adjust the "FREEZER" control knob of the
freezer compartment on " 1 ",
Freezing is carried out in the place of the
automatic ice maker.
The position IS the same with the optional
automatic ice maker as an option. In this case,
do not forget to stop automatic ice production
by settrng the lever on OFF. See the operating
instructions in chapter "Automatic ice maker
(optional)".
Do not Introduce warm food in the freezer; do
not refreeze thawed food: it is possible to
freeze it after cooking. Wrap food in
aluminium foil or plastic film or place it rn
appropriate containers. Label the wrappings
and mark the freezing date and the contents.
The freezing compartment keeps the adequate
storage temperature even during a power
failure for a max. period of approximately
11 hours.
However, during this time, we suggest not to
open the freezer door.
Preparing fresh food for freezing
It is important to wrap food so that no water,
moisture, or vapour may have access to it: this
avoids the transfer of odour to the freezer and
allows for better storage of frozen food.
We recommend the use of plastic containers
with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays,
aluminium foil, plastic film, and waterproof
plastic wrappings.
Sealing
When sealing the food, squeeze all air out
(liquids need headspace to allow for
expansion).
Seal the packet and fasten the end with a string
or similar device. Put the label inside
transparent bags, use self-adhesive labels on
the outside of opaque containers.
Freezing fruit
Select ripe, blemish-free fruit. Clean, peel, pit,
and slice as needed. Pack in rigid containers or
other recommended material. Leave some head
space to allow for liquid expansion during
freezing.
Freezing vegetables
For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3
hours after picking. Wash in cold water, clean
and cut as needed. Blanch and pack in
recommended containers and freeze.
Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks,
potatoes, or fresh tomatoes. All will become
limp or mushy. Tomatoes will collapse when
thawed.
Freezing meat
Thawed meat will be as good as before
freezing.
Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped
individually or in layers separated by a double
thick layer of freezer wrap.
Freezing cooked food
Cook your food as you would for the table:
shorten the cooking time 10 to 15 minutes to
allow for additional cooking during reheating.
Do not season and remove part of the cooking
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