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Instructions (Cont.)
The freezer compartment
The freezer compartment (at the left side of the appliance) is suitable for freezing domestic
quantities of fresh food and long-term storage (up to three months) of frozen food. It is
designed to operate in ambient (surrounding air) temperatures between 16°C and 43°C.
For convenient access and organised storage, the freezer compartment is equipped with
four glass shelves, a covered drawer and four door balconies.
Freezing fresh food
• When first starting up, or after the freezer has been out of use, let the appliance run for
at least 2 hours on the super freezing setting before placing food packages inside the
freezer compartment.
• Do not store food uncovered in the freezer. Always use good quality, freezer-proof
packaging to maintain food quality. Remove air from packages of solid food and seal
bags tightly before freezing.
• Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled. This will help you keep track
of storage times.
• Keeping portions small will ensure they are frozen (and subsequently defrosted) rapidly.
• Make sure that fresh, unfrozen food packages do not touch food that is already frozen,
thus avoiding a temperature rise in the frozen food.
• When freezing food, do not push food together too much, leave some space for air to
circulate around each item. Do not place packages directly against the back wall.
• When adding large amounts of fresh food to the freezer, keep in mind that it will take
approximately 24 hours for fresh food to freeze to solid frozen state. For best results, do
not add other fresh food to the freezer drawer during this time.
• Do not place hot foods or liquids which may evaporate in the freezer compartment.
Storing frozen food
• Only buy frozen food in quantities that you can store; use an insulated container/bag for
your shopping and when you get home, place the food in the freezer immediately.
• When storing pre-packed, commercially frozen food, follow the food manufacturer’s in-
structions for storing the food. Do not exceed any storage times listed on the packaging.
• Once you have opened a packet of frozen food, rewrap it airtight to prevent surface
evaporation which causes drying or freezer burn.
• Do not store bottles in the freezer as they may shatter. Do not store carbonated liquids
such as bottles of fizzy drink in the freezer as the container could explode under
pressure and damage the freezer.
• Do not refreeze food once it has been defrosted. If it has thawed accidentally, use it up
immediately or throw it away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been
completely defrosted, it may be cooked and then refrozen.
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CAUTION!
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp or wet as this
could cause skin abrasions.
