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Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:
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the maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
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the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
food to be frozen should be added during this
period;
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only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned, foodstuffs;
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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;
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wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
and make sure that the packages are airtight;
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do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter;
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lean foods store better and longer than fatty
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
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water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
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it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
HINTS
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types):
wrap in polythene bags and place
on the glass shelf 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:
these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
provided.
Butter and cheese:
these should be placed in
special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as
possible.
Milk bottles:
these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
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Movable 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 placed at different heights.
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.
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