When freezing
large items,
e.g. a
turkey or large joint of meat, the shelf
between the 2nd and 3rd drawers can
be removed:
^
Take the 2nd drawer from the top out
of the freezer.
^
Press down on the hook
a
underneath the rear of the shelf, and
pull the shelf forwards and out
b
.
To put the shelf back in push it back
into place making sure it audibly clicks
into position.
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time which
various foods can be stored effectively.
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
Marker system for frozen food
Markers serve as a reminder of how
long food has been stored.
Each freezer drawer has two slide
markers with dials. The months are
represented on the dials as 1 – 12.
^
Slide the markers onto the guide
runners on the edge of the drawers.
Use the markers to indicate the type of
food being frozen and turn the dials to
the appropriate number to indicate the
month the food was first placed in the
freezer.
Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
– in the microwave oven,
– in the oven at the "Fan" or "Defrost"
setting,
– at room temperature,
– in the fridge.
Fruit
should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packing or in a
covered bowl.
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