Heinner HCF-145NHA+, Manual

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Freezing fresh food
The freezer is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for
a long time.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
Storing frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use. Before putting the product 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 8 hours, the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen
(after cooked).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the freezer or at room
temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case,
cooking will take longer.
Helpful hints and tips / Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
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 up 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 , can possibly cause
the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you removal
from the freezer, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep
tab of the storage time.
XII. DAILY USE