Defrosting Food - Frigelux TT90VCM Notice D'utilisation

Note on each package:
-The freezing date
-The consume-by date
-The type of food contained
-The number of portions contained
If you are purchasing deep-frozen food, pick it up last when you are shopping.
Check that:
- The packaging isn't damaged
- They are not covered in a layer of frost (which means that they have partially defrosted)
Pack them in an isotherm bag or in newspaper. Transport them quickly and store them immediately. Comply
with the maximum storage dates shown on the pack.
ARRANGING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER
Do not put fresh food next to food that has already been frozen to avoid causing the frozen food to warm up.

DEFROSTING FOOD

You can defrost food in five different ways:
- By putting them in your appliance's refrigerator section for several hours
- By leaving them to defrost gently at ambient temperature
- In a conventional oven at a very low temperature (40/50°C)
- In a microwave oven
- By cooking them immediately
Defrosting them in the refrigerator is the slowest but safest method.
Attention:
Never refreeze food once it has defrosted, even partially, without cooking it first.
We would advise you not to place any items you have just taken out of the freezer straight into your
mouth (ice cream, ice cubes, etc.), they will be at a very low temperature and you risk frostbite. Avoid
touching frozen or deep-frozen food with wet hands; you may stick to the food. We recommend that
you only defrost food for immediate use.
FREEZER DEFROSTING
For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer when the frost on the
evaporator is excessive 3 to 4 mm thick. To start defrosting, turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the
freezer, remove the food and drawers. After the frost or ice has melted, discard the melted water and dry up
the interior of freezer. Then the freezer can be restarted by plugging the power cable and turning its thermostat
to the desired setting.
Attention:
Never use any sharp of metallic instruments (e.g. knives) to remove frost/ice from the evaporator as
this will damage the evaporator. A punctured evaporator will cause serious problems.
Do not use hot water to accelarate the defrosting.