DAILY USE
Position different food in different compartments according to the table below:
Refrigerator Compartments
Freezer drawers/shelves
Freezing Fresh Food
■ The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
■ Place fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
■ The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in a 24-hour period is
specified on the rating plate for the appliance.
■ The freezing process lasts 24 hours; during this period, do not add other food for
freezing.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator
compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this
process.
Small pieces may even be cooked while still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this
case, the cooking will take longer.
Ice Cubes
This appliance may be equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice
cubes.
Storing Frozen Food
When first starting the appliance, or when restarting after a period without power,
let the appliance run for at least 2 hours to come to temperature before putting
food into the appliance.
Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example when the power
has been off for longer than the value shown on the technical characteristics
chart under "rising time, " the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked
immediately and then refrozen.
Warning! Do not refreeze the defrosted food without first cooking it.
Types of Food
■ Foods for long-term storage.
■ Bottom drawer/shelf for raw meat, poultry,
and fish.
■ Middle drawer/shelf for frozen vegetables,
chips.
■ Top drawer/shelf for ice cream, frozen fruit,
frozen baked goods.
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