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Freezing fresh
products storing
frozen food and
making ice
Observe the following
when purchasing deep-
frozen food:
• the package and ensure that it is
perfect conditions.
• Check the expiry date stamped on the
package; make sure it has not run out.
• Check the thermometer in the freezer
of the store where you purchase your
goods; it should indicate a temperature
lower than -18ºC.
• When shopping, ensure that the deep-
frozen products are the last items to be
purchased; wrap them up in
newspaper or place in a insulating bag
and take them home at once, place in
the home freeze right away.
Wrapping-up
If home freezing, ensure that the
products of your choice are absolutely
fresh and in perfect condition. Pack food
airtight so that it does not lose its taste or
dehydrate.
Suitable wrapping material:
Plastic film, polyethylene bags, alu-foil
and freezing containers.
All these products are available at your
local dealers and most large
supermarkets.
Unsuitable wrapping material:
Wrapping paper, wax-coated paper,
butcher's paper, cellophane, rubbish
bags or used carried bags.
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Wrap-up food, press down on parcel to
remove all air and seal airtight.
Suitable sealing material:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string,
water-proof adhesive tape or similar.
Plastic and polyethylen bags may be
heat-sealed with an appropriate
machine.
Label package indicating contents and
date of freezing before storing in the
freezer compartment.
Freezing capacity
Information about the max. freezing
capacity according to current
standards can be found on the rating
plate.
The maximum freezing capacity for
fresh food in 24 h (distributed on the
freezer racks) is indicated on the
characteristics plate (in Kg/24h), see
figure ! 0 .
Place the products flat (widest side
down) on the bottom of the freezer
compartment. Ensure that the fresh food
to be frozen does not come in contact
with any frozen products stored in the
appliance.
Adjust temperature
selector to freezing and
switch on freezing
process
Turn temperature selector to an average
temperature setting (approx. "3")
whenever fresh products are put in to
freeze.
This temperature setting is sufficient for
freezing up to 1,5 kg of food. For larger
amounts you should additionally actuate
the freezing switch (Fig. E/22).
(Press the rocker switch -red marking
appears).