Helpful hints and tips
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
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the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
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the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period;
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onIy freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
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prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen
and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
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wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
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do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen,
thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
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lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
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water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment,
can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
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it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable
you to keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
- make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
- be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;
- not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary
- once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
- not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
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Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.
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Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor.
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Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the vegetable drawer.
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For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
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Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc...: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
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Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
provided.
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Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or
wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
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Milk bottle should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door.
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Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.
Cleaning
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly
Caution! The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical
shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off
or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture
could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the
damage of plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, ie. lemon juice or
the juice form orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.
Clean drain hole
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically
clean the drain hole at back of fridge compartment. Use a
cleaner to clean the hole as showed in right picture.
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