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Freezing fresh food
The 4-star compartment
long term storage of commercially frozen food,
and for freezing fresh food. Do not exceed the
storage times shown by the manufacturer on
the commercially frozen food packets.
Under normal circumstances, to freeze fresh
foods it is not necessary to change the setting
of the thermostat knob with respect to the
normal running position. Depress the ambient
switch at least 3 hours before loading food to be
frozen.
However, for a quicker freezing operation, turn
the thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but
remember that, in this condition, the
refrigerating compartment temperature might
drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset thermostat
knob to a warmer setting.To help you make the
most of the freezing
process, here are some important hints:
Place the food to be frozen in the top basket of
the freezing compartment as this is the coldest
part.
The maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hrs is shown on the rating plate.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned foodstuffs.
Prepare the fresh 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 at the time.
Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
and make sure that the packages are airtight.
It is advisable to show on the single food packet
or on the write-on produce strips to be found on
the front part of the storage baskets the
freezing-in date to enable you to keep date of
the storage time.
On the rear of the door you will find a list of
foods followed by a number. These numbers
indicate the maximum period of time for which
the food in question may be conserved (in
months).
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.)
in the freezing compartment as they may burst.
Water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezing compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt.
Remember that, once thawed, frozen food
deteriorates rapidly.
40
is suitable for
Storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, we strongly recommend that you
make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer
and, furthermore, be sure that these frozen
foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to
the consumer in the shortest possible time (a
temperature increase of the frozen food could
shorten its storage period).
It is also advisable not to exceed the storage
period indicated by the producer of the food.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than is absolutely necessary.
If there is a power failure when food is in the
freezer, do not open the door of the freezing
compartment.
The frozen food will not be affected if the power
cut is of short duration (a temperature increase
of the frozen food could shorten its safe storage
period), otherwise, it is recommended that the
food should be used within a very short time.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,
can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment
or at room temperature, depending on the time
available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking
will take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more
trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these
trays with water, then put them in the freezer
compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
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