Zanussi RONDO manual Using Your Appliance, Thermostat control, Refrigerator Compartment, Thawing

USING YOUR APPLIANCE

Thermostat control

The thermostat control dial is located inside the appliance and regulates the temperature within the appliance. The thermostat control dial is marked from 1-6, the higher the number, the colder the setting.

Position 1 - minimum Position 6 - maximum Position 0 - Off

The temperature within your fridge will be effected by such factors as location, room temperature, frequency of door opening and frequency of defrosting.

In determining the correct temperature control setting, all these factors have to be considered and some experimentation may be necessary to achieve the most economic operation.

As a guide, in a normal kitchen temperature, a control setting of number 3 or 4 will apply.

Refrigerator Compartment

The Dynamic Air Cooling system, which is fitted on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment, provides faster cooling and a more uniform temperature, thereby increasing the storage life of food. The DAC is particularly useful in warm weather conditions and when a large amount of food has been introduced into the compartment. To operate, push the button on the fan switch and the green pilot light will come on.

When DAC is switched on, the cold production is higher, thus you should turn the temperature regulator to an adequate position to avoid excessive cold.

Freezer Compartment

This freezer is suitable for freezing food and permits the long term storage of frozen food. The appliance must be switched on for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be reached, before placing food inside. The maximum quantity of food you can freeze in 24 hours is 4 kg.

Fast Freeze Function

This is achieved by switching the DAC on and turning the thermostat to maximum. The time taken will depend on the type and quantity of the food being frozen. When the freezing operation is complete return the thermostat dial back to normal and switch the DAC off if not required.

Frozen Food Storage

Frozen food should be placed in the frozen food compartment as soon as possible after purchase, and stored in accordance with instructions provided on the package by the frozen food manufacturer. The shelf situated in the freezer door is not designed to freeze fresh food but store pre frozen food. Storage times should not be exceeded; the volume is 7 litres.

Ensure that the external packaging is intact. Packaging which is swollen or has traces of re-frozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and may have lost its original quality. Partially thawed food must not be re-frozen.

Do not open the compartment door too often and do not leave open longer than necessary.

In some models, on the freezer inner door there is usually an schematic drawing showing the

conservation time (in months) for the different types of food. It will also depend on the food quality in the moment of freezing and on the specific instructions on packages.

Thawing

Food can be thawed in a number of ways, depending on the type of food and the size of the packs. Meat,fish and fruit should be thawed in the refrigeration compartment.

Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling water, ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in the oven in their aluminium wrapping.

A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing any type of frozen or deep-frozen food; follow the oven instructions, with particular regard to the placement of aluminium wrapping in the oven.

Important

Do not consume ice-lollies which have just come out of the frozen food compartment. Their extremely low temperature can cause frost burns.

Do not remove items from the compartment if your hand are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or «frost/freezer burns».

Do not keep carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.

Caution

In the event of a power cut the food in the frozen food compartment will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the compartment is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen.

In the Event of a Power Failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you:

Ice-cream:Once thawed should be discarded.

Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and used up.

Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.

Shelfish: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly.

Cooked Dishes: i. e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up.

Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them.

Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be refrozen as cooked dishes.

Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a fresh dish.

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