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Using the freezer
Precautions
Before use, allow the appliance to stand for a few
hours to allow the cooling gases to stabilise after
installation.
The internal temperature can be adjusted by
means of the thermostat control.
The temperatures obtained inside the freezer could
fluctuate depending on the operating conditions,
location, frequency of door openings and volume of
the food stored.
Set the adjustment of the Temperature Control [E]
to a midway position to achieve a temperature of
between –18° to –20°C inside the freezer. It is
advisable to use a freezer thermometer (not
supplied) to monitor the temperature to achieve
this.
The freezer is capable of producing very cold
temperatures which may cause injury if safety
precautions are not observed:
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Do not attempt to freeze carbonated drinks such
as ‘fizzy pop’, mineral water, champagne etc. as
the bottles may break when frozen. Drinks in
PEP plastic bottles must not be frozen.
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The freezer must only be used for the storing of
edible foodstuffs.
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Frozen food that has thawed should not be re-
frozen.
Frozen food storage
Food which has been purchased frozen should be
kept in its original packaging. Maximum storage
times and expiry dates are usually given on the
food packaging.
IMPORTANT
Do not re-freeze food that has thawed or partially
thawed.
When cooking food you must ensure it has
thoroughly thawed, this is especially important
regarding poultry and sea food.
Do not overload the food baskets and always allow
space between the packages of food. This ensures
that cold air is free to circulate and prevents the
food packages from sticking together.
When removing ice cubes from the tray it may help
to hold the tray under running water for a few
seconds in order to loosen the ice.
When freezing hot food allow it to cool before
placing it in the freezer. Always store it away from
food which is already frozen.
Almost all fresh products are suitable for freezing and storing in the freezer.
Label fresh products clearly so they are easily found when placed in the freezer baskets.
To deep freeze fresh food, place the fresh food in the Super Freeze (top) drawer and press the Super
Freeze button. Do not freeze more than 6kg every 24 hours.
When the food is frozen move it down to the lower baskets in the freezer. Turn off Super Freeze by
pressing button [B].
Freezing fresh food
