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Movable wire shelves
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.
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.
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.
D040
D064
D066
Freezing of fresh food
To freeze fresh food, it is not necessary to change
the thermostat knob setting from normal to another
setting.
Food to be frozen has to be placed in the bottom
basket.
The maximum amount of food which is freezable in 24
hours is indicated on the rating plate in the refrigerator
compartment.
To help you to get the best out of the freezing
process, here are a few hints:
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.
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.
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 – or the cards on
the sliding drawers if your model has them – with
the date on which freezing started so that you can
keep a check on storage periods.
The inner door of the freezer compartment 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 a card located in a special holder in the
inner door.
