Instructions for Use
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Freezing Procedure
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If you have a model without the integrated
switch for fast freezing, turn the thermostat
knob to position 4-6 some 24 hours before
loading. After 24 hours load the top freezer
shelf with fresh food packages. Some 24 hours
after loading, turn the thermostat knob to
operating position if necessary (see
Temperature selection), and then reload the
frozen packages into the storage baskets
(storing compartment).
If you have a model with fast freeze switch,
switch it on 24 hours before loading the
appliance with larger amounts of fresh foods
and turn the thermostat knob to position 4-6.
After 24 hours load the freezing ccompartment
with fresh food packages. After loading, wait for
another 24 hours and switch off the switch
and turn the thermostat knob to required
position (see Temperature selection).
The switch is ON when the marking I or colour
marking is visible, and OFF when the marking 0
is visible or colour marking is not visible
(depending on model).
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The next time you want to freeze fresh foods,
repeat the freezing procedure and be careful
that packages with fresh foods do not touch
frozen packages.
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For freezing smaller amount of foods (up to 1
kg) there is no need to change the thermostat
setting (see Temperature Selection).
Storing Frozen Foods
Packages of frozen foods are normally stored in
the baskets. If you remove the baskets, you can
store frozen packages directly on the cooling
shelves.
Commercially Frozen Foods
The storage time and the recommended
temperature for storing commercially frozen foods
is normally shown on the packaging.
Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods
Food
Storage time (in months)
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8
9
10
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12
Vegetable
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Fruit
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Bread, pastries
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Milk
+
Ready-made meals
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Meat: Beef
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Veal
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Pork
+
+
+
Poultry
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+
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Game
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+
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Minced meat
+
Smoked sausages
+
Fish: lean
+
oily
+
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.
