Smeg FAB28MCUS Freezing compartment use, Thawing frozen foods, Rapid freezing

Instructions for the user

5.4 Freezing compartment use

5.4.1 Refrigerator without intensive cooling switch

24 hours before freezing a large amount of fresh foods turn the thermostat to a setting between 5 and 7. After the 24 hours have passed, store the fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to the setting of your choice

5.4.2 Refrigerator with intensive cooling switch

•24 hours before freezing a large amount of fresh foods, turn on the switch on the thermostat regulator box. The function is

enabled by putting the switch in the “”, position, and is turned off by putting it back on the symbol 0.

•After turning on the intensive cooling function, turn the thermostat to a setting between 5 and 7.

•After the 24 hours have passed, store the fresh foods, turn off the switch and turn the thermostat knob to the setting of your choice.

•This procedure should be used the first time the refrigerator is turned on, and whenever it is turned on after a period out of use, to lower the temperature in the freezer compartment more quickly.

NOTE: Cooling fan and intensive freezing cannot operate at the same time.

5.4.3 Rapid freezing

•To activate this function press switch . When this function is set, the refrigerator operates continuously, allowing rapid freezing of fresh foods. Small amount of fresh foods (up to about 4,4lb / 2Kg.), can be frozen even without activating the rapid freezing function.

•To avoid wasting electricity, do not keep this function activated, unless absolutely necessary. The rapid freezing switch should used the first time the freezer is switched on, and after a period of more than 7 days in which it wasn’t used.

NOTE: Do not place fresh or frozen foods inside the freezing compartment until the red light – which indicates that the rapid freezing process is going on – has gone off.

5.5 Thawing frozen foods

•Partially thawed foods should be eaten as soon as possible. Low temperatures preserve foods but they do not destroy the micro-organisms which are activated after thawing, which may cause the stored foods to deteriorate. If thawed foods smell and look normal, they can be cooked and if required re-frozen once they have cooled.

•Depending on their type and intended use, frozen foods can be thawed correctly at room temperature, in the refrigerator, in an electric oven (conventional or fan), or in a microwave oven using the relevant function.

CAUTION: Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely

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