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DAILY USE
DAILY USE
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
• The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food
and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
• Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
• The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours
is specified on the rating plate.
• The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do
not add other to be frozen.
STORING FROZEN FOOD
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting
the product in the compartment, let the appliance run at least 2
hours on the higher settings.
IMPORTANT! In the event of accidental defrosting, for
example, the power has been off for longer than the value shown
in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the
defrost food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately
and then re-frozen (after cooked).
THAWING
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in
the freezer compartment or at room temperature, depending on
the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the
freezer. In this case, cooking will take longer.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
HINTS FOR FREEZING
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are
some important hints:
• The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24
hours is shown on the rating plate.
• The freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be
frozen should be added during this period.
• Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned foods.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and
completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to
thaw only the quantity required.
• Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make
sure that the packages are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is
already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the later.
• Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones. Salt reduces
the storage life of food.
• Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from
the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be
freeze burnt.
• It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual
pack to enable you removal from the freezer compartment,
can possible cause the skin to be freeze burnt.
• It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual
pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.
HINTS FOR STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• Make sure that the commercially frozen foods were
adequately stored by the retailer.
• Be sure that frozen foods are transferred from the food store
to the freezer in the shortest possible time.
• Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than
absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be
refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food
manufacture.
• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator.
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour.
HINTS FOR REFRIGERATION
Useful hints:
• Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the
glass shelves above the vegetable drawer.
• For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc.: these should be covered and
may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and placed
in the special drawer(s) provided.
• Butter and cheese should be placed in special airtight
containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags
to exclude as much air as possible.
• Milk bottle should have a cap and should be stored in the
balconies on the door.
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not
be kept in the fridge.
FRESH ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
• Temperature of the fresh can be adjusted according to the
type of storage food.
• Push the knob upward from the bottom, temperature in the
fresh zone will be gradually decreased.
• When the knob is placed at the "CRISPER" position, the fresh
zone can be functioned as a crisper zone and maintain the
appropriate temperature and humidity for fruits and vegetable.
• When the knob is placed at the "CHILLER" function, it is
suitable for short-term storage of fish or other fresh food. The
food will keep fresh but not frozen, which makes it the best
choice for storing fresh food.
