Divide the food you wish to freeze into small individual portions. Small
portions freeze quicker at their core.
Pack the food hermetically so that they do not lose their flavor or dry up. Use
plastic bags, polyethylene film, aluminium foil or special freezer containers
for this. If you are using plastic bags, compress them to eliminate the air
before sealing them hermetically.
Note on each package:
- The freezing date
- The consume-by date
- The type of food contained
- The number of portions contained
If you are purchasing deep-frozen food, pick it up last when you are
shopping. Check that:
The packaging isn't damaged
They are not covered in a layer of frost (which means that they have partially
defrosted). Pack them in an isotherm bag or in newspaper. Transport them
quickly and store them immediately. Comply with the maximum storage
dates shown on the packaging. Your appliance is a four-star appliance. This
enables you to store deep-frozen food.
Normal operating sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is
pumped to the cooling system and through the coils orbiting at the rear of the
appliance. When the compressor is in operation you may hear a slight
whirring sound or pulsating noise. The thermostat controls the operation of
the compressor, and you may hear a slight click as it cycles in and out.
If there is a power failure, keep the door closed. The appliance will start to
operate when the power has been restored, but it may take some time to
achieve the preset operating temperature. Check the condition of your stored
food items.
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