The Freezer; Freezing Fresh Food; Frozen Food Storage; Thawing - Zanussi Electrolux ZNB 3240 Instruction Book

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The Freezer

Freezing fresh food

The appliance can be used to freeze fresh food of
quantity specified on the data label. Freezing different
products should always be done after proper
preparing as follows.
Set the thermostat knob to a medium position.
Put 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 general appropriate for everyday cooling needs.
Setting the thermostat knob to a higher (e.g.
maximum) 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 bigger quantity than
given in the "Technical data" at the same
time, otherwise freezing will not be thorough and
after dissolving various deterioration may take
place (losing taste and aroma, lysing, etc.).
Do not make ice during freezing preferably,
because making ice reduces freezing capacity.

Frozen Food Storage

When first starting the freezer 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
manufacturer.
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than is necessary.
It is practical to replace frozen products into the
basket(s)after freezing has finished. Doing this you
could make room in the freezing compartment for
another freezing. Intermediate freezing does not
deteriorate foods already stored.
In large quantities of food are to be stored, remove the
baskets except the lowermost 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
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freezer 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.

To Make Ice Cubes

1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full with cold water, place
in the freezing compartment and leave to freeze.
2. To remove the cubes twist the tray or hold it
under running water for a few seconds.
Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to
the freezer compartment by using pointed
or sharp edged objects.