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The appliance has a
star freezer
compartment.
Food can be stored for the time indicated on
the packaging. The freezer can also be used
to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the
racks; place frozen food in the lower basket
so that there is no contact with fresh food
that has yet to be frozen.
The amount of fresh food that can be frozen
in 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate.
(positioned at the side of the crisper).
Note:
The temperature in the freezer compartment is
maintained at the ideal level for the storage of
frozen food also during power failures of limited
duration. However, it is advisable to avoid
opening the freezer compartment door during
such periods.
Freezing fresh food
•
Press the fast freeze button (F) (if supplied)
24 hours before freezing fresh food; this will
optimise the freezing process.
•
Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight
plastic bags, polythene containers with lids
or special freezer containers.
•
Arrange the fresh food in the top
compartment, leaving enough space for air
to circulate around packs. The lower grille (if
supplied) can be removed to increase the
capacity of the compartment.
•
When putting food in to freeze, turn the
thermostat control knob down half a
position (e.g: from 3 to 2.5).
•
The food will be completely frozen in 24
hours; the thermostat control knob can then
be returned to the previous position (e.g from
2.5 to 3).
•
The amount of fresh food that can be frozen
in 24 hours, at an ambient temperature of
+25°C, is indicated on the rating plate.
Important:
The table alongside shows the recommended
maximum storage time for frozen fresh
foods.
When purchasing frozen food products:
•
ensure that the packaging is not damaged
(frozen food in damaged packaging may
have deteriorated). If the package is swollen
or has damp patches, it may not have been
stored under optimal conditions and
defreezing may have already begun.
•
When shopping, leave frozen food
purchases until last and transport the
products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
•
Place the items in the freezer compartment
as soon as you get home.
•
If food has defrozen even partially, do not re-
freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
•
Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to
the minimum. Observe the best-before date
on the package.
•
Always observe the storage information on
the package.
Making ice cubes
•
Pour water into the ice tray up to 2/3 full and
place it in the freezer compartment
•
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to
detach the tray if it is stuck to the freezer
bottom.
•
Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the
cubes.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
MONTHS
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