Zanussi ZV 48 RF Freezing fresh food, Frozen food storage, Thawing, Ice making, Automatic defrost

Freezing fresh food

In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 9 kg of fresh food.

When you first start the freezer or after a period of non-use, press the fast-freeze button (2) 2-3 hours before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light

(3) lights up).

If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze button should be activated about 24 hours before freezing fresh food. This time can be shortened depending on the quantity of food to be frozen. After the time has elapsed place the food to be frozen in the bottom drawer of the freezer as this is the cold- est part.

The maximum amount of food which is freezable in 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate. This is to be found on the bottom left-hand side.

You should never freeze all at once a greater quantity of foods than the maximum indicated on the appliance’s rating plate.

Once the food is completely frozen (which could take up to 24 hours) press the fast freeze button again to return to the «OFF» position; the yellow light (3) goes off.

Distribute the frozen food packages in the other com- partments, so that the bottom drawer can be used for a further freezing operation.

Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs.

During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer door remains closed.

Because freezing is faster with frost free technology, once food is defrosted, it retains all of its original tex- ture, vitamins and taste.

Frozen food storage

When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to run your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode before storing frozen food.

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, we suggest that all of the internal baskets are uti- lized.

Moreover, we strongly recommend that you make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to your freezer in the shortest possible time (a temperature increase of the frozen food could shorten its storage period).

It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period indicated by the producer of the food.

To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, no foodstuffs should be stored directly against the fan blade.

Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary.

Important

Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in the freezer.

Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can possibly result in a low temper- ature skin burn.

Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer burns".

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen food, do not open the door during the whole time of the power failure. If the freezer is fully loaded, the frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration; otherwise, it is recommended to consume the food within a very short time.

Thawing

Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen; in this case cook- ing will take longer.

Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen.

Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.

Ice making

Fill the ice tray with water to the top of each ice cube compartment, and place it in the freezer. To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length. Never use a sharp instrument to remove ice from the tray.

Automatic defrost

Your appliance has been designed to be frost free. This means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatical- ly.

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