User manual

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Defrosting frozen food
o Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as
possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy
microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make
foods perishable.
o Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of foods,
especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-made meals.
Storing frozen foods
o The storage time and recommended temperature for storing
commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging. You
should always consult the manufacturer’s instructions.
o When shopping, be careful and choose only adequately packed
foods provided with complete data and stored in freezers where
the temperature is not higher than 18°C.
o Do not buy packages of food covered with a frost layer. This
indicates that the package was thawed before at least once. Be
careful that packages don’t start to thaw as the temperature rise
reduces the quality of the foods.
Recommended storage time for frozen foods
Food item Recommended storage time (months)
Vegetables 10
Fruit 12
Bread / Pastries 3
Milk 3
Ready-made meals 3
Meat: Beef
Veal
Pork
Poultry
Game
Minced meat
12
10
6
10
8
4
Smoked sausages 1
Fish: Lean
Fat
3
1
Offal 2
How to make ice-cubes
o The recommended thermostat position for making ice-cubes is
on the middle setting.