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Always cool hot foods to room temperature before placing them in the freezer and do not
allow frozen foods to touch fresh foods for freezing.
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Always mark packs with the date of freezing, quantity and type of food and make sure that
foods are fresh and in good condition.
Storing frozen foods
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When purchasing frozen foods, always take care that the pack is not damaged, that the
product is not past its sell-by date and that the thermometer of the freezer in which the
products are displayed for sale does not show a temperature above -18°C. Also note the
temperature advice, storage period and modes of consumption stated by the producer.
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Purchased foods should also be protected using suitable insulated containers during
transportation to eliminate the risk of thawing. An increase in temperature might reduce
their storage life and adversely affect their quality.
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Do not purchase frozen foods which are carrying too much frost; they might already have
been thawed.
Thawing frozen foods
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Partially thawed foods should be eaten as soon as possible. Low temperatures preserve
foods, but they do not destroy the micro-organisms which are activated after thawing,
which may cause the stored foods to deteriorate. If thawed foods smell and look normal,
they can be cooked and if required re-frozen once they have cooled.
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Depending on their type and intended use, frozen foods can be thawed correctly at room
temperature, in the refrigerator, in an electric oven (conventional or fan), or in a
microwave oven using the relevant function.
Making ice-cubes
Fill the tray 2/3 full of water or any other liquid you wish to freeze. Place it in the freezer
compartment, making sure that its bottom is dry so that it will not stick to the shelf of the
compartment. To detach the ice-cubes, twist the tray slightly or place it under running water
for a few seconds.
Defrosting
1. When the refrigerator is working for a long period of time, the inner surface of the chilled
room will be covered with a layer of white frost. It may raise the electricity consumption
and lessen the effect of refrigeration. Then you should do frost removal at once.
2. The refrigerator compartment has semiautomatic defrosting. The defrosting push button
(DEF) is in the centre of temperature control selector.
3. While defrosting, press the button, the compressor ceases to work, and the temperature
rises +5 -+8
°
C. Defrosting button restores automatically, the circuit is on again and the
compressor works.
4. After defrosting, clear away defrosting water in drip tray as soon as possible.
