2. About Your Freezer
Control panel
Freezer drawers
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Ventilation grills |
Levelling feet |
The freezer is shown in
•Manual defrost
•Adjustable thermostat
•LED controls
•Temperature rise warning indicator
•Fast freeze function
•3 wire drawers
•Reversible door
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•Adjustable feet
About the Freezer Compartment
The freezer compartment consists of 3 wire drawers and an ice tray.
The freezer compartment temperature must have already reached
Certain areas of the freezer are better for storage of certain foods.
Ice creams and water ices are best stored towards the rear of the appliance where it is coldest.
Large/heavier portions of food, such as meats joints for roasting are best stored in the drawer at the bottom of the appliance, while less weighty items should be stored in the upper drawers: this is to prevent damage to the appliance.
Always make sure that food stored is suitable for freezing, and that you have stored it securely inside the appliance.
Defrosting Food for Cooking
Should food become partially thawed, or defrosted it should be consumed as soon as possible as the quality will be affected by defrosting.
always make sure that food is thoroughly defrosted before cooking and no ice crystals remain. this
is especially important for poultry, as this can be extremely harmful to health.
Always follow the defrosting instructions on packaging when defrosting ready meals. Manufacturers’ guidelines are always best, as some frozen foods should be cooked from frozen.
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