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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
Only for
or
appliances:
Appliances with the symbol
can be used to
store already frozen food.
Appliances with the symbol
can be used to
store food for months and also to freeze food. The
amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24
hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate
(see paragraph “Product description”, point 6).
Freezing food
• Set the thermostat knob (1) to 3-4.
• Arrange the food to be frozen centrally in the
freezer compartment.
• Avoid contact between already frozen food and food that
has yet to be frozen (approx. 20 mm distance).
• After 24 hours turn the thermostat knob (1) back to the
normal position.
Important:
Wrap and seal the food in:
• Aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags,
polythene containers with lids or special freezer
containers.
When purchasing frozen food products:
• Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in
damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package
is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been
stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have
already begun.
• Transport products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last.
• Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the
freezer.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.
Consume within 24 hours.
• Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations.
Observe the "best before" date on the package.
• Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
• Fill the ice cube trays (9) 3/4 with water and place them at
the bottom of the freezer compartment.
• Use a spoon handle to remove ice cube trays which stick
to the compartment.
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments.
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