Hints For Storage Of Frozen Food; Hints For Fresh Food Refrigeration - Marathon MFF182W Manual

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
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The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
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Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
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Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
required;
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wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
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do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
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lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
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water ice, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause forst burns;
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it is advisable to show the freezing date on each individual pack to enable removal from the freezer compartment, in a timely manner;
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it is advisable to show the freezing date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
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Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
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Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
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Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary;
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Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen;
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Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:
• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator;
• Do not cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
• Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the vegetable drawer;
• For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most;
• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc. These should be covered and may be placed on any shelf;
• Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided;
• Butter and cheese: These should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air
as possible;
• Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door;
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.
Cleaning
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Caution! The appliances may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning swith the appliance off
and remove the plug from the mains, or swith off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture
could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance must
be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser
that contain acetic acid.
• Do not allow such substances to come into contact with the appliance parts;
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners;
• Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.
• Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or swith off or turn out the circuit breaker fuse;
• Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry;
• After everything is dry, plug the appliance into the mains power supply and then you may use the appliance.
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