Electrolux DB52 Instruction Manual page 45

To freeze and defrost food
Small packages enable rapid and uniform freezing.
Never place food to be frozen in contact with
already frozen foods, because the temperature of
the frozen food tends to increase.
To defrost meat, fish and fruit, keep them in the
refrigerator compartment.
Small pieces of meat can be cooked still frozen.
Vegetables can be defrosted in boiling water.
Microwave ovens are suitable for defrosting all
types of food depending on the type of packaging.
Follow the instructions of your oven manufacturer.
Avoid frozen foods (fish, chicken, beef, etc.) that
are not stored in containers with lids or carefully
sealed packages. This avoids the transmission of
strong odors to the freezer.
Foods storage
To preserve the characteristics of the food or liquid,
keep them in sealed containers.
Avoid placing food prepared water-based (soups
and broths) in open containers, because they can
freeze.
Do not put hot food in the freezer; wait to cool
naturally before freezing them.
For better preservation of food, fruits and
vegetables should be washed, dried and packaged
before being stored.
When storing eggs in their storage compartment
(eggs basket), make sure they are fresh and always
place them upright. This will keep them fresh for
longer.
To preserve leafy vegetables, put in plastic bags
and store in a drawer for vegetables.
Dry each food that you store in the refrigerator.
The products to be frozen
must be fresh and clean.
Pack food into portions
suitable to the size of
your family and that can
be consumed at once.
Defrosted food must not
be frozen again.
WARNING
Always let the air openings free to
facilitate the circulation of cold air and
thus improve food preservation.
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