16
Movable wire shelves
Fig. 5
The walls of the
refrigerator are
equipped with a
series of runners
so that the
shelves can be
positioned as
desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be adjusted in height.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the
arrows until it comes free, then reposition as
required.
Fig. 6
For more thorough cleaning, the top door shelf can
be removed by pulling it in the direction of the
arrows, then refitting it in position.
Fig. 7
D040
D064
D066
Freezing of fresh food and storage of
commercially frozen food
The compartment marked by the symbol
is
suitable for freezing food and for long term storage
of frozen food.
To freeze fresh food, it is not necessary to change
the thermostat knob setting from normal to another
setting.
However, if the temperature inside the refrigerator
compartment drops to below 0
°
C, turn the thermostat
knob to a warmer setting (lower numbers).
To help you to get the best out of the freezing
process, here are a few hints:
Food to be frozen has to be placed in the top basket.
Freeze only good-quality, fresh and well-cleaned
food. Split it into small portions to speed up freezing
and avoid having to thaw more food than you
require.
It is in fact important to remember that once the
food has thawed out, it deteriorates fast.
Another point to remember is that lean food keeps
better and longer than fatty food. Salt too reduces
storage time.
Wrap the food in foil or polythene film, ensuring
that the wrapping adheres closely to the food and is
well sealed.
In this way, by avoiding contact with air, the colour,
flavour and nutritional value of the food remain
intact.
Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as the
container might burst.
In addition, never put hot food or liquids in the freezer
compartment and take care not to fill containers up to
the brim if they are covered with a lid.
A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not
be eaten straight from the freezer as this might
cause cold burns.
It is a good idea to mark the packs with the date on
which freezing started so that you can keep a check
on storage periods.
The maximum amount of food which is freezable in 24 hours is
indicated on the rating plate in the refrigerator compartment.
During the freezing process, do not add further food
for freezing and do not open the freezer door.
The food to be frozen should not be placed in contact
with already frozen food. This will avoid a rise in
temperature of the already frozen food.
Important
A special card is located in the holder on the inner
door of the freezer compartment. On the upper part
it shows pictures of different types of food followed
by a figure. These figures indicate the maximum
storage time, in months, for each type of food.
Details of food being stored, can also be written in
pencil on the lower part of the card.
