Using The Freezer; Thawing Food - Electrolux EU 1420 T Installation And Instruction Manual

USING THE FREEZER
The symbol means that your freezer will store
food at —18°C (0°F) for long term storage and will
also freeze fresh food.
Storing frozen food
Your freezer has the following capacities:
Net Storage
* Weight of
Volume Stored Food
litres cubic ft
kg
lb
115 4.1 36.8 81
* This is a standard measurement, the actual
capacity depending on the density and sizes of food
stored. The above figures are based on an average
density of 0.32 kg per litre.
Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be
stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc¬
tions for 3 star frozen food compartments and should
be put into the freezer as soon as possible after
purchase. Your freezer provides for long term storage
which generally means up to 3 months but the length
of storage time can vary and it is important to follow
the recommended times shown on packets of
commercially frozen food.
Storage times for home prepared fresh frozen foods
are given on pages 13,14 and 15.
If your freezer breaks down or the power fails,
don't open the door and the frozen food won't be
affected for up to 24 hours.
Any frozen food which thaws accidentally should be
eaten as soon as possible or thrown away. Alternat¬
ively, if the food is uncooked and it has not
completely defrosted, it can be cooked and then
refrozen. (Note that some items must be thawed
completely before cooking — see next paragraph).
Cooked food that has defrosted must never be
refrozen.
Thawing food
Fruit
Keep container closed and allow to thaw at room
temperature for about five hours.
Vegetables
No thawing needed — place in salted boiling water,
cover and time cooking from moment of return to boil.
It only takes a few minutes. Can also be put in the
oven with a knob of butter. Chips and courgettes can
go into hot fat.
Meat, Poultry etc.
Small jointed items don't require thawing before
cooking, but always choose a moderate temperature
and allow for a longer cooking time than normal so
the meat cooks right through.
However, large items, such as a whole chicken must
be thawed first; allow two to three hours per pound at
room temperature, then proceed as usual.
Dairy products
Butter and cream will thaw in one to two hours at
room temperature. Egg whites and egg yolks should
be placed in closed containers and allowed to thaw.
They should be used immediately.
Baked Items
Bread takes about two hours to thaw or loaves may
be heated in the oven. Cakes can be sliced in their
frozen state to retain shape and speed the thawing
process.
Prepared Foods
Heat gently in closed containers in the oven.
Commercial Packs
Simply follow the printed instructions.
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