AEG 2073-4 GS Frozen food storage, Helpful hints, Cold accumulator, Thawing-out frozen foods

Frozen food storage

When the freezer is being turned on for the first time, or after a prolonged period of disuse, turn the N/S knob to the Quick-freezing position and then wait at least two hours before introducing the food to be conserved.

You may then return the knob to the «N» position. This two-hour waiting period may be avoided if the freezer has already been in operation.

Helpful hints

Always check the preparation date indicated on the frozen foods you buy and respect the expiration time provided by the producer.

Do not open the freezer door too often and leave it open only for the minimum time necessary. Unnecessary increases in temperature will notably reduce the duration of the frozen food conservation.

Make sure that all frozen food packages are intact; otherwise the food may have spoiled.

If such packages present signs of swelling or humidity marks, this means that the food has not been conserved correctly, implying that the product has lost some of its original quality.

When buying frozen foods, carry them in a thermally insulated shopping bag whenever possible. In any case, always purchase frozen foods at the end of your shopping. Wrap the frozen foods in newspaper and then put them into the freezer as soon as you arrive home.

Always check the frozen foods you buy carefully at the moment of purchase, because even partially- thawed foods must not be re-frozen but must be consumed within 24 hours of purchase.

To improve the capacity of the freezer, it is necessary to remove drawer «A» and baskets «B» and «C».

Store frozen foods directly on the compartments shelves. In this case avoid passing the load

limit (Fig. 7).

Cold accumulator

A cold accumulator is supplied in the freezer; this increases the length of time for which food will keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown. It must be placed in the top drawer (Fig. 7).

Thawing-out frozen foods

Frozen foods must be allowed to thaw out before use either in the refrigerator (meat, poultry, fish, etc.) or at room temperature (all other foods) according to the available time.

Frozen products which come in small-sized or

separate packages may be cooked directly without thawing; obviously, in this case, the cooking time will last a little longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with trays for the production of ice-cubes.

Fill these trays with water to 3/4 of their height, then put them in the freezer.

The ice-cubes may be shaken out from the trays by simply twisting; do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

Defrosting

Frost should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness exceeds

4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to cut- off the power or to remove the food from the freezer.

Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary to carry out complete defrosting as following:

set the knob (E) to « O» position or unplug the appliance from the mains socket;

wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and place the food packages in a cool place;

leave the door open. Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom center, as shown in figure, place underneath a basin to collect the defrost water.

When defrosting is completed dry the interior thoroughly.

Keep the scraper for future use.

Turn the thermostat knob (E) to the desired position or replace the plug in the socket. After letting the appliance to run for two or three hours on the quick- freeze setting, it is ready again for storing frozen food.

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