Brandt BFK720MSW Manuel D'instructions page 22

Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be
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used, can be thawed in the freezer or at
room temperature, depending on the time
available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still
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frozen, directly from the freezer. In this
case, cooking will take longer.
Helpful hints and tips / Hints for
freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing
process, here are some important hints:
The freezing process takes 24 hours. No
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further food to be frozen should be added
during this period;
Only freeze top quality, fresh and
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thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
Prepare food in small portions to enable it
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to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw
only the quantity required;
Daily Use
Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
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polythene and make sure that the
packages are airtight;
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch
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food which is already frozen, thus
avoiding a rise in temperature of the
latter;
Lean foods store better and longer than
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fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food;
Water ices, if consumed immediately after
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removal from the freezer, can possibly
cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date
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on each individual pack to enable you
removal from the freezer, can possibly
cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date
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on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, you should:
Make sure that the commercially frozen
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foodstuffs were adequately stored by the
retailer;
Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are
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transferred from the food store to the
freezer in the shortest possible time;
Not open the door frequently or leave it
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open longer than absolutely necessary.
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly
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and cannot be refrozen.
Do not exceed the storage period
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indicated by the food manufacture.
Cleaning
For hygienic
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interior, including interior accessories,
should be cleaned regularly.
Caution! The appliance may not be
connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning
switch the appliance off and remove the plug
from the mains, or switch off or turn out the
circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the
appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture
could accumulate in electrical components.
Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic
parts. The appliance must be dry before it is
placed back into service.
Important! Ethereal oils and organic
solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon
juice or the juice form orange peel, butyric
acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come
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into contact the appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners
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Remove the food from the freezer. Store
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them in a cool place, well covered.
Switch the appliance off and remove the
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plug from the mains, or switch off or turn
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reasons the appliance