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appliance.
How to defrost frozen food depends on your kitchen-equipment and the
purpose, you want to use the frozen food for.
room temperature
in the cooling-compartment of your appliance
in an electrical oven7
in a microwave8
Try opening the door as little as possible, especially when the weather is warm
and humid. If you open the door, close it as fast as possible.
Permanently check, that the appliance is well-ventilated. The appliance has to be
well-ventilated from all sides.
Defrost the appliance periodically as encrusted ice will decrease the power and
increase the energy consumption of the appliance.
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Meaning of the *-labelling of freezers
1- (*), 2- (**), and 3-stars (***) freezers are not suitable for freezing fresh
food.
2-stars (**) and 3-stars (***) freezers are suitable for storing frozen food
(pre-frozen) and ice or for making ice and ice cubes.
C
OMPARTMENTS
S
TARS
(*)
T
ARGET
STORAGE
TEMPERATURE
S
UITABLE FOOD
Freezer
(***)*
-18
0
C
Suitable for seafood (fish,
shrimps,
shellfish),
freshwater
and
meat
products.
Recommended
storage
period: 3 months
Suitable for freezing fresh
food.
7
Regard the corresponding functions of your oven.
8
Regard the corresponding functions of your microwave.