Defy Appliances 13875 owner manual Using as a Refrigerator, Using as a Chiller, Using as a Freezer

Using as a Refrigerator

At the refrigerator setting on the dial, the temperature in the cabinet will be above

0 degrees C. This temperature is ideal for storing perishable foods such as dairy products, fresh vegetables, and cold meats. Cold drinks can also be stored at this temperature.

Using as a Chiller

At the Chiller setting on the dial, the unit may be compared with a butcher’s cold storage facility. The temperature in the cabinet can range from 2 degrees C to -2 degrees C This temperature or ‘Partial Freeze’ is ideal for storing meat or fish for a short period.

The advantage is that the food can be cooked without first defrosting or thawing it. Food stored at the Chiller setting will not release water and will keep its natural fibre. Sometimes it is undesirable to freeze a fine cut of meat as some of the flavour would be lost during freezing.

At the Chiller setting, meat could be cooked as though it were fresh and portions could be removed without thawing, while the balance could be stored for another occasion.

Using as a Freezer

At the freezer setting on the dial, the temperature in the cabinet is set at a minimum of -18 degrees C. This temperature is ideal for storing frozen food for long periods of time.

Deep Freeze packaging information

Materials to be used for packaging must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odour, oils and acids and they must also be airtight. They must be made from materials that are suitable for deep freeze usage.

Materials necessary for packaging

Cold resistant adhesive tape, Self adhesive labels, Rubber rings and a Pen.

Maintaining the quality of food

Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when placed in a freezer to maintain the quality of the food. It is possible to keep the food for a long time period only at temperatures of -18 degrees C or lower. The quality of food in a freezer can be maintained for many months at temperatures of -18 degrees C or lower.

Multi mode characteristics

During the refrigerator or Chiller operation, there could be a build up of condensation water on the cabinet floor. This is normal and the water should be sponged up and removed whenever it becomes excessive.

If the unit is used as a freezer, it will require periodic defrosting. The cabinet also requires defrosting before switching from freezer to refrigerator or Chiller operation. The defrosting procedure is described in this book on page 11.

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