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HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE
COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment is . It can be used to freeze
fresh food.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is
shown on the rating plate.
Note:
In the event of a power cut, the low temperature compartment will
maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However,
it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such
periods.
Freezing fresh food
Important:
Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
• aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags,
polythene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable for
freezing fresh food.
• Arrange the fresh food in the top compartment, leaving
sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate.
• For optimum freezing, turn the thermostat down by half a point
when placing fresh foods in the freezer compartment.
• The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours.
The table alongside shows the recommended maximum
storage time for frozen fresh foods.
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.
• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
• Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get
home.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.
Consume within 24 hours.
• Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.
Respect the best-before date on the package.
• Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
• Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the low temperature
compartment.
• Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it
is stuck to the compartment bottom.
• Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
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