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VIII.
STORING THE FOOD
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The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food, for storing frozen foods for the period
of time indicated on packaging and for making ice cubes.
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Do not put fresh and warm food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
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While freezing fresh foods (i.e. meat, fish and mincemeat) divide them in portions you will use
in a single serving.
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For storing frozen foods, the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always be
followed carefully. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3
months from the purchased date.
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When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that
the packing is intact.
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Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the quality of the food
and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time.
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If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that
it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have
deteriorated.
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The storage life of frozen foods depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how
often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the
product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging
and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
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Maximum load: if you want to store large quantities of food and use the maximum net capacity
of the freezer, you can remove all the sliding drawers but you should keep the upper shelf flaps.
Thanks to this, it is possible to store bulky items directly on the shelves.
If you would use maximum freezing capacity of your freezer:
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While freezing fresh foods, the maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24
hours is indicated on the appliance label. (your refrigerator has the capacity to freeze 25 kg at
25°C ambient).
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For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, activate Super Freeze
(SF) mode 24 hours before placing fresh food into the freezer.
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After placing fresh food into the freezer, 24 hours is generally sufficient for freezing. ”Super
Freeze” mode will be deactivated automatically in 2
-3 days to save energy.
If you would freeze a small amount (up to 3 kg) in your freezer:
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Place your food without touching already frozen food and activate “Fast Freezing” mode. You
can put your food next to other frozen food after it is completely frozen (after minimum 24
hours).
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Do not re-freeze frozen food after it has thawed. This may cause health issues, such as food
poisoning.
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Allow hot food to completely cool down before placing it in the freezer.
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When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that
the packing is intact.
