Bush MBI55177FRZ, Instruction Manual

If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions.

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Using your Built-In Freezer

Getting the most from your appliance

Food Storage

•  The freezer is used for storing frozen food, 

freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.

•  For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh 

food properly, that is the packaging should 
be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer 
bags, aluminum foil polythene bags and 
plastic containers are ideal.

•  Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as 

it can thaw the frozen food.

•  Before freezing fresh food, divide it into 

portions that can be consumed in one sitting.

•  Consume thawed frozen food within a short 

period of time after defrosting

•  Never place warm food in the freezer 

compartment as it will thaw the frozen food.

•  Always follow the manufacturer's instructions 

on food packaging when storing frozen food. 
If no information is provided food, should not 
be stored for more than 3 months from the 
date of purchase.

•  When purchasing frozen food, make sure 

that it has been stored under appropriate 
conditions and that the packaging is not 
damaged.

•  Frozen food should be transported in 

appropriate containers and placed in the 
freezer as soon as possible.

•  Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging 

shows signs of humidity and abnormal 
swelling. It is probable that it has been stored 
at an unsuitable temperature and  that the 
contents have deteriorated. 

•  The storage life of frozen food depends on 

the room temperature, the thermostat setting, 
how often the door is opened, the type of 
food, and the length of time required to 
transport the product from the shop to your 
home. Always follow the instructions printed 
on the packaging and never exceed the 
maximum storage life indicated.

• 

The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) 
that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on 
the appliance label.

•  Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home 

cooking (and any other food which needs to 
be frozen quickly) more quickly because of 
the freezing shelf’s greater freezing power. 
Fast freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of the 
freezer compartment.

NOTE:

 If you attempt to open the freezer door 

immediately after closing it, you will find that it will 
not open easily. This is normal. Once equilibrium 
has been reached, the door will open easily.

Important note:

•  Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
•  The taste of some spices found in cooked 

dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, 
assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, 
thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes 
and they assume a strong taste when they are 
stored for a long period of time. Therefore, 
add small amounts of spices to food to be 
frozen, or the desired spice should be added 
after the food has thawed.

•  The storage time of food is dependent on the 

type of oil used. Suitable oils are margarine, 
calf fat, olive oil and butter. Unsuitable oils are 
peanut oil and pig fat.

•  Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic 

cups and other food should be frozen in 
plastic folios or bags.

Using your Built-In Freezer