Storage Of Frozen Food - Indesit IB7030A1D Instructions For Use Manual

We suggest however you leave the door closed during this time.
Fizzy drinks should not be frozen and some products, such as flavoured water ices, should not be
consumed too cold.
Note: Due to the efficiency of the door seal, it is not always possible to open the freezer door
immediately after closing it. Wait some minutes before trying to open it.
PRODUCTION OF ICE CUBES
3/4 fill the ice cube trays with water and place them in the low temperature compartment. If the
trays stick to the bottom of the compartment, do not detach them with sharp or cutting instruments,
which could damage the appliance. Use, if necessary, the handle of a spoon. To allow removal of
ice cubes from plastic trays, bend them slightly.
Attention: Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after removal from the low temperature
compartment as they may give rise to cold burns.

STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD

When buying frozen food, it is suggested to use thermal bags or cold boxes. They should be the
last purchases made and should be well wrapped in newspaper. When home, store them in the
compartment, with the least possible delay. In any case these foods have to be used within the
date printed on the packet.
THAWING
Here are some basic suggestions:
Raw vegetables: Do not thaw - put straight into boiling water and cook as usually.
Meat (large cuts): Thaw in the refrigerator without unwrapping them. Before cooking, leave at
room temperature for some hours.
(Small cuts): Thaw at room temperature or cook directly.
Fish: Thaw in the refrigerator without unwrapping or cook directly before being completely thawed.
Previously cooked food: Re-heat in the oven without removing from its aluminium container.
Fruit: Thaw in the refrigerator.
DEFROSTING
Generally you need to defrost two or three times a year when the layer of frost reaches a 3 mm
thickness. We suggest you periodically remove the frost from the freezing plate by means of a
plastic scraper. Avoid using sharp or cutting instruments. Defrosting should be carried out when
the quantity of food stored is minimum. Wrap the frozen food into several layers of newspaper
(or in a cover) and place them in the refrigerator or in a cool place. Adjust the thermostat control
knob to position•, disconnect the appliance from the mains and leave the door open. Remove
the baskets by pulling forward and up. Do not use commercial defrosting products as they could
contain dangerous components. At completion of defrosting, clean and dry the appliance carefully.
Reconnect the freezer to the mains supply. Reload the freezer with the frozen food.
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