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The Freezer
Freezing fresh food
The appliance can be used to freeze fresh food in the
quantity specified on the rating plate. Freezing fresh food
should always be done after proper preparation as fol-
lows.
Set the thermostat knob to a medium position.
Transfer the previously frozen food to another basket or
baskets. Put the fresh food into the upper basket, leaving
enough space for airflow.
Run the appliance this way for 24 hours.
After 24 hours set the thermostat knob according to your
choice or leave it in a medium position, which is in gen-
eral appropriate for everyday cooling needs.
Setting the thermostat knob to a higher (e.g. max-
imum) position is not recommended. Although
doing so would make the freezing time shorter, on the
other hand the temperature of the fridge compartment
may go permanently below 0°C, what yields freezing the
food and drinks stored there.
Never freeze food in larger quantities than
shown in the "Technical data" at the same
time, otherwise food may not be thoroughly frozen.
Do not make ice during freezing preferably,
because making ice reduces freezing capacity.
Frozen Food Storage
When turning on the freezer for the first time or if the
freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you
to run your appliance for at least 2 hours before storing
frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the man-
ufacturer.
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer
than is necessary.
You can put frozen products into the basket(s) after freez-
ing has finished. This will enable you to make room in the
freezing compartment for other food. Intermediate freez-
ing does not deteriorate foods already stored.
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove the
baskets except the lowest one from appliance and place
food on the shelves.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from
the freezer can cause a low temperature skin burn.
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will
not be affected if the power cut is short and the freez-
er is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin
to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be
re-frozen. (See Hints and Tips)
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
frost/freezer burns.
Thawing
Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be
thawed in the fridge or at room temperature, depending
on the time available. Small food items may even be
cooked from frozen, in this case cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally
should either be eaten as soon as possible, or thrown
away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not
been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then
refrozen.
Defrosted cooked food must never be
refrozen.
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