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This is general information for food storage :
1. Follow storage times indicated by the frozen food
manufacturer.
Make sure that the packaging is undamaged.
2. Save energy : minimize opening of the door by storing
identical food items together.
3. Items suitable for freezing : meat, poultry, fresh, fish,
vegetables, fruits, dairy products, bread, baked, goods,
pre-cooked meals.
4. Items not suitable for freezing : lettuces, radishes, grapes,
whole apples and pears, fatty meats.
5. When you freeze food yourself, pack it in appropriate
quantities.
In order to freeze food right through do not exceed the
following quantities to best
preserve the quality :
- fruits and vegetables : up to 1kg,
- meat : up to 2.5kg.
6. Blanch vegetables after washing and cutting them.
(2-3 minutes in boiling water; then quickly cool them down
in cold water. When you use a steamer or microwave
oven, follow the operating instructions).
7. Keep packs dry in order to avoid them freezing together.
8. Freeze fresh food separately form already frozen foods.
9. Do not salt or season fresh food or blanched vegetables
before freezing.
Other foods may be lightly salted or seasoned.
The intensity of flavor of some spices can change.
10. Use materials or containers specially suitable for
freezing in order to avoid loss of quality.
11. Write contents and date of freezing on the packs.
Do not exceed the storage time indicated in order to
preserve quality.
12. Do not freeze bottles or cans with carbonated drinks,
cause they might burst.
13. Take out as much food as is immediately required for
thawing. Prepare it as soon as possible after thawing.
14. If you open the door more than one minute, the bell rings
every one minute during five minutes
15. Do not block air vents with food. Do not file the inside up.
It can interfere with cold air circulation.
16. It could be necessary to reduce the quantity to be frozen
if freezing every day is anticipated.
17. Food to be frozen is not to be placed in direct contact
with food in storage.
18. Do not place watery food close to the cold air ducts.
19. The freezer basket(Case F “C”) is essential for
refrigerating performace.
Do not move it away from refrigerator.
NOTES ON FOOD STORAGE
Do not allow children to play or
hide in the refrigerator to
prevent the risk of trapping and
suffocation.
Ice cubes and ice lollies
straight out of the freezer are
too cold for consuming.
They may cause ‘cold’ burns.
If the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a
hazard.
Always unplug before cleaning
and servicing.
