The symbol means that your freezer will
store frozen food at -18 C (-0.4 F) or colder,
allowing for long term frozen food storage and
freezing of fresh food. The freezer
temperature is controlled automatically by the
thermostat situated in the control panel.
Due to the different installations, methods of
usage and weather conditions, adjustments to
the temperature settings may be required.
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The Freezer Compartment
Frozen Food Storage
Hints and Tips
Freezing Fresh Food
These are best assessed against a
temperature reading on a thermometer
buried in the frozen food. The reading
must be taken quickly as the thermometer
temperature will rise rapidly after removal.
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A maximum of 4 kilograms of food can be
frozen in 24 hours, using the "Super" mode
on the Thermostat Control.
During the freezing process, the temperature
of fresh food must be reduced quickly so that
ice crystals are kept as small as possible. If
the freezing process takes place slowly, large
ice crystals will form and the food quality will
be affected.
Food packets to be frozen should be placed in
contact with the basket s surface, and should
be spaced apart to allow circulation of cold air.
the food to be frozen should not touch the
existing frozen contents. if necessary,
removing one of the higher baskets will allow
storage of larger items.
No harm will result if you forget to turn off the
fast freeze switch after 24 hours, but for
reasons of economy, try to remember to turn it
off when the freezing process is complete.
For safety reasons, the freezer baskets are
fitted with stops but are readily removed by
pulling them forward to the stop, then lifting
the front and pulling all the way out. Re-fit by
reversing this procedure.
The appliance has the following net storage
volume: 82 litres.
This is a standard measurement and the
actual capacity depends upon the density
and sizes of the food. The above figures are
based on an average density of 0.32kg per
litre.
Pre packed commercially frozen food should
be stored in accordance with the manufacture's
instructions for a 4 star frozen food
compartment and should be put in the freezer
as soon as possible after purchase. Your
freezer provides for long term storage which
generally means up to 3 months but the length
of the time can vary and it is important to follow
the recommended times shown on packets of
commercially frozen food.
Do not place sealed containers or
carbonated liquids such as fizzy drinks
into the freezer as it creates pressure
on the container which may cause it to
explode, resulting in damage to the
freezer.
Ice cubes and ice lollies should not be
consumed immediately after remova
l
from the freezer as it may result in low
temperature skin abrasions.
Manufacturers
storage time limits
should be adhered to.
Frozen food should not be refrozen
once it has thawed out.
Do not remove items from the freezer
if ypur hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or
'frost/freezer burns'.
Any opened packets of frozen food
should be rewrapped in airtight materials
should be rewrapped in airtight materials
to prevent surface evaporation, which
causes drying or 'freezer burn'.
Frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be used
immediately or thrown away.
Alternatively if the food is uncooked and
has not been completely defrosted, it
can be cooked and then refrozen.
Aim to check dates on packets and
rotate food regularly. Although storing
longer than recommended may not be
harmful, flavours and textures will begin
to change.
