Instructions for Use
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Commercially Frozen Foods
The storage time and the recommended
temperature for storing commercially frozen foods
are indicated on the packaging. For storing and
using consider the manufacturer's instruction.
When shopping, be careful and choose only
adequately packed foods provided with complete
data and stored in freezers where the
temperature is not higher than -18°C.
Do not buy packages of food covered with frost
layer. This indicates that the package was thawed
before at least once.
Be careful that packages don't start to thaw, as
the temperature raise reduces the quality of
foods.
Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods
Food
Storage time (in months)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Vegetable
+
+
+
Fruit
+
+
+
Bread, pastries
+
Milk
+
Ready-made meals
+
Meat: Beef
+
+
+
Veal
+
+
+
Pork
+
+
+
Poultry
+
+
+
Game
+
+
+
Minced meat
+
Smoked sausages
+
Fish: lean
+
fat
+
Offal
+
Defrosting Frozen Food
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be
used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the
food but it does not destroy microorganisms
which rapidly activate after defrosting and make
foods perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of
foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-
made meals.
Ice Making
Recommended thermostat position for ice
making is on the middle setting.
Fill two thirds of the ice tray with cold water or any
other liquid convenient for freezing. Insert the ice
tray into the guides or on the cooling plate.
Time required for the ice to form, largely depends
on ambient temperature, thermostat setting and
on how often you open the door. It usually takes
2-6 hours (depends on which model of
refrigerator you have). With smaller refrigerators
we recommend you make a stock of ice cubes
(store them in a separate plastic box). The
easiest way to empty the ice tray is to turn the
tray around, pour it with cold water and slightly
twist it (bend it).
