Freezing Fresh FoodImportant
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is
frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer
is heated as little as possible.Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
If more than 3-4kg of food is to be frozen:Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer can cause a low temperature
1. Turn the thermostat control knob to the highest
setting ("Max"). The freezer will now runskin burn.
continuously creating a sufficient reserve of theDo not remove items from the freezer if your
temperature required.
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
2. Turn the thermostat control knob up 6-24 hoursabrasions or frost/freezer burns.
before placing new food in the freezer depending
on how much food is to be frozen.In the event of a power cut, do not open the lid.
The food in the freezer will not be affected if the
3. Place the food in the freezer and leave the
thermostat set at ("Max") for a further 24 hours.power cut is short and the freezer is full. Should
4. Then turn the thermostat control knob back again.the food begin to thaw it must be consumed
quickly and must not be re-frozen.
The freezer will return to normal storage
temperature.(See Hints and Tips)
If you forget to turn the thermostat control
knob back, the freezer will not be damaged,Thawing
but energy will be wasted.Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
the fridge or at room temperature, depending on
the time available. Small food items may even be
CCaappaacciittyycooked from frozen, in this case cooking will take
The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated in the
longer.
rating plate (kg/24 hours). Do not exceed the amount
stated - if you do, the freezing time will be extended.Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw
The rating plate is located inside the lid.accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
possible, or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food
is uncooked and has not been completely
defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen.
FREEZING
Defrosted cooked food must never be
CAPACITYrefrozen.
If you wish to freeze food several days in a row, please
observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4 of
that on the rating plate. The quality of the food is best
preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as
quickly as possible.
Frozen Food Storage
When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least 2 hours before storing
frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
manufacturer.
Do not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer
than is necessary.
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