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Frozen food storage
When first starting the freezer or if it has been out of
use for some time, we advise you to run the appliance
for at least 4 hours in the 'fast freeze' mode before
storing frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
manufacturer.
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer can cause low temperature skin
burns.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet as this could result in skin abrasions
or frost/freezer burns.
In the event of a power failure the food will not be
affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is
full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin
to thaw it must be consumed quickly and not
refrozen (see Hints and Tips).
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in a
fridge or at room temperature, depending on the time
available. Small food items may even be cooked from
frozen, in this case cooking will take longer.
Any food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should
either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away.
Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been
completely defrosted it can be cooked and then
refrozen.
Defrosted cooked food must never be
refrozen.
Making Ice Cubes
Fill the ice cube tray supplied with the appliance 3/4
full with water and place it in the two-star
compartment. Turning the thermostat control knob to
a colder setting will speed up this process, but
remember to return to its original position after.
To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its
length.
Never release an ice tray that has frozen
to the freezer with sharp or pointed
objects.
Normal operating sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped to the cooling plate
through the coils or tubing at the rear.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound
or pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and
out.
In the event of a power failure.
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen food, keep the door closed. If the
temperature within your freezer should rise, do not
refreeze the food without checking its condition.
The following guidelines should assist you:
Ice cream:
Once thawed should be
discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables:
If soft should be cooked
and used up.
Breads & Cakes:
Can be refrozen without
danger.
Shellfish:
Should be refrigerated
and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes:
i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat:
Can be refrozen providing
there are still ice crystals
remaining within them.
Small Joints:
Should be cooked and
can then be refrozen as
cooked meals.
Chicken:
Should also be cooked
and refrozen as a fresh
dish.
