GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OFFOOD
The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol m=_-_is usedfor storing frozen food and freezing
fresh or cooked food.
The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen ina 24 hour period, at an ambient temperature of
25°C, isstated on the rating plate, insidethe refrigerator compartment.
Formore efficient freezing, activate fast cooling & fast freezing function.
PREPARING FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING
Itis important to wrap food sothat no water, moisture, or vapour may penetrate; this avoids the transfer
ofodours and flavours throughout the refrigerator and allows better storage of frozen food. Use plastic
containers with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays,aluminium foil, cling film and waterproof plastic
wrappings.
SEALING
When sealingthe food in bags, squeeze out the air (liquids need head space to allow for expansion). Seal
the top of the bagwith a fastener. Place labelson the insideof clear freezer bags:use self-adhesive labels
onthe outside of opaque ones.........
DEFROSTING
Here are some helpful tips.
Rawvegetables: do not thaw, put straight into boiling water andcook as usual.
Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping. Before cooking, leaveat
room temperature for a couple of hours.
Meat (smallcuts): thaw at room temperature or cook from frozen.
Fish:thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping or cook before fully thawed.
Inthe eventof apower failure, the freezer compartment maintainsthe appropriate storage temperature
for approximately 12 hours:during this time, wesuggest you leavethe door ofthe compartment closed.
Do not refreeze partially thawed food.
Previously cooked food: reheat inthe ovenwithout removing itfrom its aluminiumcontainer.
Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator compartment
NOTE: never place warm food in the freezer.
Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes, then wrap and freeze. Cooling hot foods
before freezing savesenergy and prolongs the life of the appliance.
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