Freezing And Storage Of Frozen Foods; Thawing; To Make Ice Cubes; Hints And Tips - Zanussi ZFT 710FW Instruction Book

Freezing and storage of frozen
foods
As freezing with "No-Frost" technology is quicker, the
foods frozen this way will preserve their original form,
nutritional value and taste even after thawing.
Place the foods to be frozen in the lower part of the
appliance.
For the perfect operation of the appliance, make
sure that the frozen foods will not touch the ventilator
cover or the ventilator mounted in the rear of the
product.
For the best results it is recommended to distribute the
frozen foods evenly in the boxes.
If you make small portions of the foods, the freezing
process will take less time and subsequent thawing will
be possible in small portions also.
In order to avoid freezing burns, do not touch ice-creams
immediately after they have been taken out from the
freezer.
It is recommended to state the freezing date on the pack-
age so that later you can check the storage duration.
The time of transportation from the seller to the con-
sumer must be as short as possible.
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.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
frost/freezer burns.
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 lid. Should the food begin to
thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-
frozen. (See Hints and Tips)

Thawing

Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be
thawed in a 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 3/4 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.
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Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the
freezer compartment by using pointed or sharp
edged objects.
Hints & Tips

Energy Saving Advice

Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat,
such as a boiler or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room
and make sure that the air openings of the appliance
are not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing
all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing
them in the freezer.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be
placed in the fridge before being transferred to the
freezer.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or
opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter
the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on
unnecessarily.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door
from closing properly.

In the Event of a Power Failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen
foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within
your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food without
checking its condition. The following guidelines should
assist you:
Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and used
up.
Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated
and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing there
are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be
refrozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a fresh
dish.