Zanussi ZQF 6114, Instruction Booklet

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Frozen food storage
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast
freeze» mode before storing frozen food.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
we strongly recommend that you make sure that the
commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately
stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that
these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the consumer in the shortest possible
time (a temperature increase of the frozen food could
shorten its storage period). It is also advisable not to
exceed the storage period indicated by the producer
of the food. Finally, do not open the door frequently
or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in
the freezer compartment. Ice lollies, if consumed
immediately after removal from the freezer, can
possibly result in a low temperature skin burn. Do not
remove items from the freezer if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
"frost/freezer burns". If there is a power failure during
the storage of frozen food, do not open the door
during the whole time of the power failure. If the
freezer is fully loaded, the frozen food will not be
affected if the power cut is of short duration;
otherwise, it is recommended to consume the food
within a very short time.
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
the 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
frozen 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.
Internal thermometer
This indicates the internal temperature of the freezer.
It may indicate a temperature above -18°C when
large quantities of food are placed inside for freezing
or when the door is left open for a long time.
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 18 kg of
fresh food.
Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast-freeze
button (4) 24 hours before you want to freeze your
fresh food, the yellow light (3) illuminates. This time
can be shortened, depending on the quantity of food
to be frozen. After the time has elapsed place the
food to be frozen in the two top compartments of the
freezer as this is the coldest part; if freezing only a
small amount of food, always use the top
compartment.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) press the fast freeze switch to
deactivate the fast freeze mode; the yellow light (3)
goes off.
If the quick-freezing function is not ended manually,
the appliance switch off the quick-freezing function
after 52 hours. The yellow light goes out.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartments can be
used for a further freezing operation.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned
foodstuffs.
Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is
already frozen.
During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer
door remains closed.
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