Electrolux LCB3LF31W0 User Manual page 29

• Do not freeze bottles or cans with
liquids, in particular drinks containing
carbon dioxide - they may explode
during freezing.
• Do not put hot food in the freezer
compartment. Cool it down at room
temperature before placing it inside
the compartment.
• To avoid increase in temperature of
already frozen food, do not place
fresh unfrozen food directly next to it.
Place food at room temperature in the
part of the freezer compartment
where there is no frozen food.
• Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice
lollies immediately after taking them
out of the freezer. Risk of frostbites.
• Do not re-freeze defrosted food. If the
food has defrosted, cook it, cool it
down and then freeze it.
8.3 Hints for storage of frozen
food
• Freezer compartment is the one
marked with
• Good temperature setting that
ensures preservation of frozen food
products is a temperature less than or
equal to -18°C.
Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf
life.
8.5 Shelf life
Type of food
Bread
Fruits (except citrus)
Vegetables
Leftovers without meat
Dairy food:
Butter
Soft cheese (e.g. mozzarella)
Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, cheddar)
Seafood:
• The whole freezer compartment is
• Leave enough space around the food
• For adequate storage refer to food
• It is important to wrap the food in such
8.4 Shopping tips
After grocery shopping:
• Ensure that the packaging is not
• To limit the defrosting process buy
• Place the frozen foods immediately in
.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do
• Respect the expiry date and the
suitable for storage of frozen food
products.
to allow air to circulate freely.
packaging label to see the shelf life of
food.
a way that prevents water, humidity or
condensation from getting inside.
damaged - the food could be
deteriorated. If the package is swollen
or wet, it might have not been stored
in the optimal conditions and
defrosting may have already started.
frozen goods at the end of your
grocery shopping and transport them
in a thermal and insulated cool bag.
the freezer after coming back from the
shop.
not re-freeze it. Consume it as soon
as possible.
storage information on the package.
Shelf life (months)
3
6 - 12
8 - 10
1 - 2
6 - 9
3 - 4
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