Electrolux EUF1840AOW, User Manual

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6. HINTS AND TIPS
6.1 Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the
freezing process, here are some
important hints:
• The maximum quantity of food which
can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on
the rating plate;
• The freezing process takes 24 hours.
No further food to be frozen should be
added during this period;
• Only freeze top quality, fresh and
thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• 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;
• Wrap the food in aluminium foil or
polythene and make sure that the
packages are airtight;
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch food which is already frozen,
thus avoiding a rise in temperature
of the latter;
• Lean foods store better and longer
than fatty ones; salt reduces the
storage life of food;
• Water ices, if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer
compartment, can cause the skin
to be freeze burnt;
• It is advisable to show the freezing
date on each individual pack to enable
you to keep tabs on the storage time.
6.2 Hints for storage
of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from
this appliance, you should:
• Make sure that the commercially
frozen foodstuffs were adequately
stored by the retailer;
• Ensure that frozen foodstuffs are
transferred from the foodstore to the
freezer in the shortest possible time;
• Not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than absolutely
necessary;
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates
rapidly and cannot be refrozen;
• Do not exceed the storage period
indicated by the food manufacturer.
5.2 Storing of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period
out of use. Before putting foodstuffs in
the compartment let the appliance run
at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
IMPORTANT! In the event of
accidental defrosting, for example
the power has been off for longer
than the value shown in the
technical characteristics chart
under “rising time”, the defrosted
food must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately and then
re-frozen.
5.3 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to
use, can be thawed in the freezer
compartment or at room temperature,
depending on the time available for
this operation. Small pieces may
even be cooked still frozen, direct
from the freezer. In this case, cooking
will take longer.
5.4 Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one
or more trays for the production of
ice-cubes.