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Daily Use
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
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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 ice, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause forst burns;
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It is advised to show the freezing date on each individual pack to enable removal from the freezer compartment, in a timely
manner;
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It is advised to show the freezing date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.
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Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstu
ff
s were adequately stored by the retailer;
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Be sure that frozen foodstu
ff
s are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
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Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary;
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Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen;
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Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
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Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator;
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Do not cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
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Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the vegetable drawer;
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For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most;
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Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc. These should be covered and may be placed on any shelf;
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Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided;
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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;
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Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door;
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Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.
Cleaning
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Caution!
Turn off and unplug the appliances during the cleaning process. Danger of electrical Shock! Before cleaning turn off
the appliance and remove the plug from the electrical outlet, or switch the circuit breaker/fuse off. Moisture can accumulate in
the electrical components creating the danger of a shock. Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts, ensure that the
appliances is dry before plugging in the unit and turning it on."
Important!
Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric
acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.
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Do not allow such substances to come into contact with the appliance parts;
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Do not use any abrasive cleaners;
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Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.
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Switch the appliance o
ff
and remove the plug from the mains, or swith o
ff
or turn out the circuit breaker fuse;
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Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water
and rub dry;
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After everything is dry, plug the appliance into the mains power supply and then you may use the appliance.
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•Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is hot and humid. Once you open the door, close it as soon as possible.
•Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation behind the appliance.)
•Set the Temperature from cooler to warmer settings whenever
•possible (depending on how loaded the appliance is, ambient temperatures etc.)
•Before loading the appliance with packages of hot foods, make sure that they are cooled to ambient temperature.
•If the gasket is damaged or the door seal is poor, energy consumption is substantially higher. To restore efficiency,
•replace the gasket.
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