• Never re-freeze thawed shellfish.
Useful Tips
• Re-seal packs properly after removing items. This prevents drying or ‘freezer burn’ and a
build up of frost on any remaining food
Freezing fresh food(freezer)
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the most hygienic conditions,
as freezing along does not sterilize the food. Never put hot or even warm foodstuffs into
the freezer. Prior to storing the food, pack it in plastic bags, aluminium foil or freezer
containers and place into the freezer without putting them in contact with food that has
already been frozen. See the technical data sheet at the rear of this booklet for the
maximum permissible amount in kilograms of fresh food that can be frozen in any 24 hour
period with a room temperature of 25
℃
. Never freeze more than the maximum
permissible.
Note: Never put the food beyond the load-limit line.
Making ice cubes
Pour water into the ice tray until it is two thirds full and place into the freezer. Ice cubes will
form in approximately 2 to 3 hours.
The ice cubes can be easily removed by twisting the ice tray or running under cold water
for a short time.
Defrosting
Refrigerator Defrosting Process
The refrigerator defrosting process is carried out automatically every time the compressor
stops. The defrost water drains from the cabinet into a tray placed on the top of the
compressor to the rear of the unit where it evaporates.
Freezer Defrosting Process
After a period of time frost will build up in the Freezer Compartment. As a temporary
measure, this frost should be scraped away using a plastic scraper. Complete defrosting
will however become necessary approximately once per year, or if the frost layer exceeds
5cm (2”) to maintain the efficiency of the Refrigerator. This should be carried out if the frost
build up cannot be scraped away, or if it begins to interfere with the food storage. Choose
a time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows:
1
Take out the frozen food, turn the Refrigerator off at the mains supply and leave the door
open. Ideally the frozen food should be put into another freezer or refrigerator. If this is not
possible wrap the food, firstly in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a
thick rug or blanket and keep it in a cool place.
2
Scrape away as much frost build up as possible using a plastic scraper. Thawing of the
remainder can be speeded up by placing bowls of hot water inside the Refrigerator cabinet
and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, prize it away with the plastic scraper and
remove.
3
Place a container to collect the water that is produced in the defrosting process.
4
When defrosting is completed, clean your Refrigerator as described
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