User manual

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Use
6.2 Freezer Compartment
For normal operating conditions, set
the temperature of the freezer compart-
ment to -0.4°F or -68 °F.
• The freezer is used for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food, and making
ice cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal
fresh food properly, that is the packag-
ing should be air tight and shouldn’t
leak.
• Special freezer bags, aluminum foil
polythene bags and plastic containers
are ideal.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen
food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• Before freezing fresh food, divide it
into portions that can be consumed in
one sitting.
• Consume thawed frozen food within a
short period of time after defrosting
• Never place warm food in the freezer
compartment as it will thaw the frozen
food.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on food packaging when
storing frozen food. If no information
is provided food, should not be stored
for more than 3 months from the date
of purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make
sure that it has been stored under
appropriate conditions and that the
packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be transported in
appropriate containers and placed in
the freezer as soon as possible.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the
packaging shows signs of humidity
and abnormal swelling. It is probable
that it has been stored at an unsuitable
temperature and that the contents have
deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen food de-
pends on the room temperature, the
thermostat setting, how often the door
is opened, the type of food, and the
length of time required to transport the
product from the shop to your home.
Always follow the instructions printed
on the packaging and never exceed
the maximum storage life indicated.
• The maximum amount of fresh food (in
lb) that can be frozen in 24 hours is
indicated on the appliance label.
• To use the maximum capacity of the
freezer compartment, use the glass
shelves for the upper and middle sec-
tion, and use the lower basket for the
bottom section.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze
home cooking (and any other food
which needs to be frozen quickly)
more quickly because of the freezing
shelf’s greater freezing power. Fast
freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of
the freezer compartment.
Note: If you attempt to open the freezer
door immediately after closing it, you
will nd that it will not open easily. This
is normal. Once equilibrium has been
reached, the door will open easily.
Important note:
• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
• The storage time of food is depen-
dent on the type of oil used. Suitable
oils are margarine, calf fat, olive
oil and butter. Unsuitable oils are
peanut oil and pig fat.
• Food in liquid form should be frozen
in plastic cups and other food should
be frozen in plastic folios or bags.