Instruction for Use

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HOW TO FREEZE FRESH FOOD
You can use the freezer compartment to freeze food.
The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours, at an
ambient temperature of +25°C, is indicated on the data plate.
How to proceed:
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Wrap and seal the food in: aluminium foil, cling film, watertight
plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer
containers.
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Place food in the top compartment, leaving enough space for air
to circulate around packs. To speed up the freezing process and
increase the compartment capacity, remove the top basket/s
and the ice pack storage drawer (if provided). Put the already
frozen food into the other drawers and the food still to be
frozen directly onto the refrigerator grid.
Note:
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In case of power failure, the freezer compartment is able to
maintain the correct storage temperature for about 12 hours.
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Do not open the freezer compartment door during a power
failure, it will allow to maintain a low temperature as long as
possible.
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For models equipped with ice packs, this time can be elongated
to 18-24 hours.
The storage time for frozen fresh foods.
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The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage
time for frozen fresh foods.
When purchasing frozen food products:
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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.
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When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
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Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get
home.
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If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.
Consume within 24 hours.
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Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.
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Respect the best-before date on the package.
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Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
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Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and fit it onto the runners
above the top basket (as shown in the figure).
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If the tray sticks to the bottom of the compartment, do not use
pointed or sharp instruments to detach it.