Smeg 142468 manual Freezing and storage of frozen food

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Freezing and storage of frozen food

Freezing procedure	• Activate intensive freezing 24 hours prior freezing
		fresh food. In models with knobs continuous
		freezing is activated by pressing the knob E, and
		in models without knobs by the button A (position
		SF). After this period place fresh food in the
		freezing compartment. In NO FROST freezer
		model use central drawer for freezing.
		Do not let the already frozen packages touch the
		fresh ones.
		NO FROST freezers require enough space under
		the ceiling for the circulation of cold air, so avoid
		storing the food above the marked level (see
		photo).
	• After 24 hours you may move the food to the
		storage compartment, and repeat the freezing
		procedure if required.
		You may also remove the drawers and store
		frozen food directly on cooling shelves.
	• For freezing smaller quantities of fresh food (1-2
		kg), the engagement of the fast freeze function is
		not required.
		Freeze only such food which is suitable for
Important precautions
for freezing of fresh		freezing and can sustain low temperatures.
food		Food should be of adequate quality and
		fresh.
		Select adequate packaging for each kind
		of food and pack it correctly.
		The packaging should be air tight and
		well sealed without leaking since this
		could cause substantial vitamin loss and
		dehydration.
		Mark packages with following data:Type,
		kind and amount; with the date of placing.
		It is imperative that food is frozen
		as quickly as possible. We therefore
		recommend the size of the package not
		to be too large and to be cooled before
		placing into the freezer.

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