Freezing Foods Properly
- For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con- sult a specialized manual.
- Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re- frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again.
-Fresh foods that you intend to freeze must not be placed in contact with those that are already frozen or those that have been
-During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the freezer.
-The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the veg- etable crisper.
- In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is rec- ommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen.
-Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in temperature within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen and
-Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.
-Fill the ice cube trays about 3/4 full.
-If the ambient temperature remains below 14°C for an extended period of time, the temperature needed for ex- tended storage of food in the freezer will not be reached, resulting in reduced storage life of the food.
Energy Saving Tips
- Install the Appliance Correctly
This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.
- Correct Temperature Settings
Set the refrigerator temperature knob to one of the middle settings. Very cold temperature settings will not only con- sume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively cold tem- peratures may ruin vegetables, cold cuts and cheese.
- Keep the Door Closed
Open the refrigerator only when necessary; remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. To bring the temperature back to the proper level, the motor must run for a considerable amount of time, con- suming a substantial amount of energy.
- Check the Seal on the Door
Keep the seal clean and soft so that it fits tightly against the door to ensure that no cold air is lost.
- Do Not Overfill Your Appliance
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor.
-Never Put Food in the Refrigeror while Still Hot
A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room tem- perature before storing.
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