Use & Care guide
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Freezer compartment food storage
The freezer compartment allows for the storage of frozen food (for the period indicated on the packaging) and the freezing of
fresh food. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is written on the rating plate. Arrange the fresh food in the
freezing area inside the freezer compartment, leaving enough space around the food packages to allow air to circulate freely. It
is advisable that you do not re-freeze food that has partially defrosted. It is important to wrap the food in a way that prevents
the ingress of water, humidity or condensation.
To get more volume, the freezer compartment can be used without the freezer drawers. Make sure that the door is closed
properly.
Ice cubes
Fill 2/3 of the ice tray with water and put it back in the freezer compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed objects to remove the
ice under any circumstances.
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FREEZING ZONE DRAWER
(Max cool zone)
Suggested to freeze fresh / cooked food.
FREEZER DRAWERS
Removing the freezer drawer container
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2
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Open the freezer door.
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Pull the upper container upwards by the right and left corners (1).
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Remove the drawer (2).
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Install the upper container in the reverse order.
Tips for freezing and storing fresh food
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We recommend to label and date all your frozen food. Adding a label will help you to identify foods and to know when
they should be used before their quality deteriorates.Do not re-freeze defrosted food.
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Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene
containers with lids or freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh food.
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Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food.
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Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional
value, consistency, colour and flavor. Some meat, especially game, should be hung before it is frozen.
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Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the freezer.
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Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. Once
cooked, the thawed food can be refrozen.
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Do not freeze bottles with liquid.
Frozen food: shopping tips
When purchasing frozen food products:
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Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package
is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already
begun.
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When shopping, buy frozen foods at the end of your trip and transport them in a thermally insulated cool bag.
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Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer.
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If food has defrosted even partially, do not refreeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
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Avoid or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package.
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Always observe the storage information on the package.
