Electrolux ER 1643 T User manual

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ER 1643 T
REFRIGERATOR
INSTRUCTION BOOK

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This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.
To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference.
The sy bols below help you to find things ore easily:
Safety precautions
Warnings and Safety infor ation
Hints, useful information
Environmental information

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containers with fla able aterials, such as
spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc.
in the appliance.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer co part ent.
Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
consu ed straight fro the freezer.
Do not re ove ite s fro the freezer
co part ent if your hands are da p/wet, as
this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer
burns.
Bottles and cans ust not be placed in the
freezer co part ent they can burst when the
contents freeze.
Manufacturers' reco ended storage ti es
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect fro the electrical supply.
When unplugging always pull the plug fro the
ains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Servicing
This product should be serviced by an
authorised engineer and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
Under no circu stances should you atte pt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons ay cause injury or
serious alfunctioning. Contact Expert
Appliance Care.
At the end of the Appliance ife
When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.
Re ove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are re oved, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
The Appliance and the Environment
This appliance does not contain gases which could
da age the ozone layer.
Avoid da aging the cooling unit.
The packaging used on this appliance arked with
the sy bol is recyclable.
Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure it is passed on to any
new owner.
IMPOR
IMPORT TANT S ANT SAFET AFETY INS Y INSTR TRUCTIONS UCTIONS
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact Expert Appliance Care.
Prior to installation
Check the appliance for transport da age. Under
no circu stances should a da aged appliance be
installed. In the event of da age please contact
your retailer.
Installation
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
oving it.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or atte pt
to odify this product in any way.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is
da aged, it ust be replaced by a cable available
fro Expert Appliance Care.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
co petent person.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation
instructions.
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
Do not allow children to ta per with the controls or
play with the product.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
aterial away fro children!
Safety precautions for isobutane
Warning
The refrigerant isobutane (R 600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high level of environ ental
co patibility, which is nevertheless fla able.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
Do not use echanical devices or other eans to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
reco ended by the anufacturer.
Do not da age the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage co part ents of the appliance.
During Use
This appliance is designed for do estic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for co ercial or industrial use.
Containers with fla able gases or liquids can
leak at low te peratures. Do not store any

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CONTENT
CONTENTS S
Instructions for the User
Guide to use the instruction book 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Instructions for the User 5
General Infor ation 5
Description of the Appliance 5
Using the Appliance 6
Before Use 6
To Start the Appliance 6
Ther ostat Control 6
Hints for storage 7
Storage ti e and te perature of foods 7
How to use the four-star frozen food co part ent 7
How to ake ice cubes 7
Storage Shelves 8
Hints and Tips 8
Nor al Operating Sounds 8
Food Storage 8
Energy Saving Advice 8
Inthe Event of a Power Failure 8
Maintenance and Cleaning 9
Internal cleaning 9
External cleaning 9
Defrosting 9
Changing the Light Bulb 10
When the appliance is not in use 10
Something Not Working 11
Service and Spare Parts 11
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 12
Installing the Appliance 12
Transportation, Unpacking 12
Cleaning 12
Location 12
Ventilation Require ents 13
Levelling 13
Door Reversal 13
Door Reversal of Freezer Co part ent 15
Electrical Connection 16
Storage Chart (1) 17
Storage Chart (2) 18

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INS
INSTR TRUCTIONS F UCTIONS FOR THE USER OR THE USER
General information
This appliance is designed for the refrigeration of food
in a do estic ho e. It has a four-star frozen food
co part ent for ice aking and frozen food storage.
To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the a bient te perature is
between 16-32 °C.
Description of the appliance
1. Frozen food co part ent
2. Glass shelf
3. Defrost water drain
4. Salad drawer
5. Rating Plate
6. Adjustable feet
7. Ice tray
8. Butter co part ent
9. Interior light/Ther ostat control
10. Door shelf
11. Gasket
12. Bottle shelf
13. Egg tray
14. Air circulation
15. Air vent
16. Condenser
17. Evaporator tray
18. Co pressor
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Using the Appliance
Before Use
Re ove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewar water
with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 l to 0,5 litre
of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the s ell
ay linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
FFTo Start the Appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after
installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the ains
supply.
3. Turn the ther ostat control to the required setting.
A setting of 3 - 4 is usually suitable for nor al
operation (see ther ostat control).
4. Leave the appliance for approxi ately 4 hours for
the correct te perature to be reached before
placing food inside.
Thermostat Control
The ther ostat control situated inside the refrigerator
regulates the te perature of the larder co part ent.
Ther ostat control is arked fro 1-5 the higher the
nu ber, the colder the setting.
Position 0 - Off
Position 1 - ini u coldness
Position 5 - axi u coldness
Hints for storage
Below is the reco ended storage positions for
various food types:
1. Frozen food storage & ice aking
2. Ready-cooked foods
3. Foods in dishes
4. Opened cans
5. Milk, dairy products
6. Fresh eat, cold cuts, sausages, etc.
7. Fruits, vegetables, salads
8. Cheese, butter
9. Eggs
10. Yoghurt, Crea
11. S all bottles, soft drinks
12. Large bottles, drinks

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Storage time and temperature of
foods
The enclosed charts at the end of the instruction book
give infor ation about storage ti e in the frozen and
the fresh food co part ent.
The storage ti es quoted are intended as a guide
only.
How to use the four-star frozen
food compartment
The frozen food co part ent is separated fro the
fresh food co part ent.
Place the food to be frozen into this co part ent.
Depending on the position of the ther ostatic control
knob and the te perature in the co part ent
(-18 °C or lower), frozen food can be stored here.
Do not allow fresh food to co e into contact with
foods that are already frozen.
How to make ice cubes
Fill the supplied ice cube tray ¾full with water and
place in the freezer co part ent. Turning up the
ther ostat control will speed up the freezing process,
but re e ber to turn the ther ostat control back to
its original position.
To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its
length.
Do not use sharp or pointed ite s to re ove a frozen
ice cube tray fro the freezer co part ent.
Storage Shelves
The shelves in the refrigerator co part ent are
adjustable to allow storage of large ite s.
The shelves can be re-arranged by opening the door
to 90°.
The door shelves are also adjustable.
To allow the air to circulate within the fridge
co part ent do not cover the wire shelves
with paper or trays.

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Hints & T
Hints & Tips ips
Normal Operating Sounds
You ay hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pu ped through the coils or
tubing.
When the co pressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pu ped round and you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise fro the co pressor.
A ther ostat controls the co pressor and you will
hear a faint 'click' when the ther ostat cuts in and
out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best perfor ance fro your appliance:
Do not store war food or evaporating liquid.
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away. The use of an insulated container is
advisable. When you arrive ho e, place the frozen
food in the freezer co part ent i ediately.
Do not push food together too uch.
Do not store food uncovered.
Ensure that food placed in the freezer co part ent
is dated and labelled and used in date order to
ensure that food is consu ed at its best.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage ti e.
Wrap the food in polythene or alu iniu freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal.
Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
te perature and that it ay have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food ust not be refrozen,
it ust be consu ed within 24 hours. Never
exceed the storage ti es indicated by the
anufacturer.
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the appliance close to sources of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
roo and ake sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
before placing the in the freezer co part ent.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should
be placed in the fridge co part ent before
being transferred to the freezer co part ent.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods or opening the door too frequently as
war air will enter the cabinet and cause the
co pressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door fro closing properly.
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
te perature within your freezer co part ent
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.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
arge Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing
there are still ice crystals re aining within the .
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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Maint
Maintenance & Cleaning enance & Cleaning
Before any maintenance of cleaning work is
carried out DISC NNECT the appliance from
the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with war water and
bicarbonate of soda (5 l to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfu ed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products containing
bleach or alcohol.
Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean
to ensure they are clean and free fro debris.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with war soapy water.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille)
and the co pressor at the back of the appliance with
a brush or vacuu cleaner, as an accu ulation of dust
will affect the perfor ance of the appliance and cause
excessive electricity consu ption.
Defrosting
The refrigerator auto atically defrosts every ti e the
co pressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located below the appliance, where it
evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the
centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of
the refrigerator co part ent behind the salad
drawer(s). Use the special cleaner provided which
you will find already inserted into the discharge hole.
While in operation the ****-star co part ent beco es
progressively covered with frost.
This frost, which acts as an insulator and thus prevents
the cold fro reaching the food should be re oved
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 6
(1/4).

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To carry out co plete defrosting proceed as follows:
1. Re ove any food fro inside the ****-star
co part ent, wrap it in several sheets of
newspaper and store in a cool dry place.
2. Turn the ther ostat knob to position << 0 >>. To
accelerate defrosting, place a bowl of hot water
inside the co part ent (with a piece of cardboard
underneath the bowl as protection).
3. Re ove any loose pieces of ice as soon as
possible.
4. When defrosting is co pleted, clean and dry
thoroughly.
Turn the ther ostat knob to a ediu position to
restart the appliance.
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour replace the previously re oved food into the
**** -star co part ent.
When defrosting it is not necessary to re ove the
foods fro the inner door and the refrigerator
co part ent.
Important
A te perature rise of the frozen food packs during
defrosting ay shorten their storage life.
Never use sharp etal tools to scrape off frost fro
the evaporator as you could da age it beyond
repair.
Changing the ight Bulb
Should the light fail to work you can change it as
below:
Disconnect the appliance fro the electricity supply.
Re ove the la p cover retaining screws, then take
the la p cover off in the direction of the arrow and the
bulb can be changed. (Type of the bulb: 230 V, 15 W,
E 14 thread)
After changing the bulb replace the la p cover, and
retaining screws and reconnect the appliance to the
electricity supply.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods
disconnect fro the electricity supply, e pty all of the
food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to
prevent unpleasant s ells.

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Ser
Service and Spar vice and Spare P e Par arts ts
If you require further infor ation regarding the appliance, the ter s and conditions of the guarantie, or wish
to call out an engineer, please contact Expert Appliance Care by telephoning:
0870 9099100
Problem
No power to the
appliance
The te perature in the
appliance is too high
The te perature in the
appliance is too low
Excessive frost and ice
has built up
The appliance is noisy.
Possible Cause
No power at the socket.
There is a power cut.
The fuse has blown.
Ther ostat control knob is set at 0.
The appliance is located in an unsuitable position.
The ther ostat control knob is set too low.
The ther ostat control knob is set too high.
The door has been left open.
So ething is obstructing the door.
The door gasket is dirty.
The appliance is not level.
Solution
Check there is power at the socket.
Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.
Check the fuse has not blown.
Check the ther ostat control knob setting.
Check the a bient te perature is within the
appliances operating li its of 16 °C to 32 °C.
Check that the ther ostat control knob is turned to
the correct setting relative to a bient conditions.
Set the ther ostat control knob to a lower
position.
Check the door has not been left open.
Check nothing is preventing the door fro closing.
Check the door gasket is intact and clean.
Check if the appliance stands stable (all four feet
should be on the floor).
Some
Something N thing No ot W t Wor orking king
If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting Expert
Appliance Care.
If after the above checks your appliance still does not
operate correctly, contact Expert Appliance Care.
Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof
of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made, as the
engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a
mechanical or electrical breakdown.

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Ins
Instr tructions f uctions for the Ins or the Inst taller aller
Model
Gross capacity (l)
Net capacity (l)
Width ( )
Height ( )
Depth ( )
Energy consu ption (kWh/day)
(kWh/year)
Energy class, according to EU Standards
Star rating of frozen food co part ent
Rated power (W)
Weight (kg)
ER 1643 T
Frozen food co p.: 18
Fresh food co .: 128
Frozen food co p.: 18
Fresh food co .: 122
550
850
600
0.60
219
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Installing the appliance
Transportation, unpacking
The appliance and the interior fitting are protected for
transport.
Re ove all packaging and any adhesive tape.
Any re nants of adhesive can be re oved using
white spirit.
After transportation the appliance ust not be
switched on for 2 hours. This is to allow the
refrigerant to settle.
Cleaning
Clean the accessories and the inside of the appliance
with war water and bicarbonate of soda (5 l to
0.5 litres of water). Rinse and try thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly
perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or
cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol.
ocation
The appliance should be positioned in a well
ventilated, dry roo .
Energy use is affected by the a bient te perature.
The appliance should therefore:
not be installed next to radiators, cookers or
other sources of heat
only be installed at a location where the a bient
te perature corresponds to the cli ate
classification, for which the appliance is
designed.
The cli ate classification can be found on the
serial plate.
The following table shows which a bient
te perature is correct for each cli ate
classification:
Climate Classification Ambient Temperature
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +18 to +38 °C
Technical Specifications

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Ventilation Requirements
The appliance ust have adequate ventilation to
ensure correct operation.
Diagra shows the ventilation require ents when
installed:
A:* Under a worktop, or cupboard.
* The clearance space of 10 c above the
appliance ay be reduced to 5 c providing a
clearance space 2,5 c is left on either side of
the appliance.
B: When freestanding
Door Reversal
If required the opening direction of the door can be
changed as follows:
To reverse the botto hinge asse bly proceed as
follows:
Disconnect the appliance fro the electricity
supply.
Tilt the appliance backwards, resting the top edge
of the appliance on a stool or so ething si ilar.
Unscrew the adjustable feet situated on both sides
at the front (2 pieces). Re ove the lower door
hinge plate by unscrewing the 3 retaining screws.
Re ove the hinge pin fro the botto of the door.
Slot the hinge pin into the hole in the hinge plate
and relocate the hinge asse bly to the opposite
location and refit using the retaining screws.
Put the cabinet in the upright position.
2
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evelling
The appliance ust be level. Level the appliance by
adjusting the two adjustable feet (1) at the front of the
appliance.
If required the washer (2) can be re oved.

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To reverse the top hinge asse bly proceed as follows:
Re ove the 2 worktop retaining screws fro the
back of the appliance.
Slide the worktop towards the rear and lift clear of
the appliance.
Re ove the 2 upper hinge plate retaining screws.
Re ove the hinge plate fro the top of the door.
Unscrew the hinge pin fro the hinge plate and re-
insert on the opposite side of the pate.
Rotate the hinge asse bly 180° and insert the
hinge asse bly into the opposite location.
Refit the 2 hinge plate retaining screws.
Relocate the worktop and refit the worktop
retaining screws.
To reverse the handle proceed as follows:
Re ove screw covers (if fitted) and handle retaining
screws. Re ove blanking plugs on the opposite
side.
Relocate the handle to the opposite side and refit
retaining screws (covers if fitted), and replace the
blanking plugs.

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Door Reversal of Freezer
Compartment
After reversing the refrigerator door, it is necessary to
reverse the door of the frozen food co part ent as
well.
Proceed as follows.
Pull out the botto pin holding the door of the
frozen food co part ent (1).
Open the door and re ove it fro the fra e
carefully (2).
Reverse the door.
Take the distance sleeve (3) and the upper pin (4)
out of the door then replace the sleeve (3) to below,
the upper pin (4) to above.
Unscrew the screw fixing the bolt body and fix it on
the other side with this screw (5).
Replace the door of the frozen food co part ent
and fix it with the botto pin (1).

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Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
This appliance must be earthed.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.
Electrical Requirements
Before switching on, ake sure the electricity supply
voltage is the sa e as that indicated on the appliance
rating plate.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 a p plug fitted. In
the event of having to change the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 13 a p ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse
ust be used. Should the plug need to be replaced
for any reason. The wires in the ains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
The wire coloured green and yellow ust be
connected to the ter inal arked with the letter E or
by the earth sy bol or coloured green and yellow.
The wire coloured blue ust be connected to the
ter inal N or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown ust be connected to the
ter inal arked L or coloured red.
Upon co pletion there ust be no cut, or stray
strands of wire present and the cord cla p ust be
secure over the outer sheath.
This appliance co plies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
73/23 EEC of 19.02.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent odifications,
89/336 EEC of 03.05.89 (Electro agnetic
Co patibility Directive) and subsequent
odifications.

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St tor orage time char age time chart (1) t (1)
Ti e and ethod of storage of fresh foods in the refrigerator
Foods Storage time in days Method of packaging
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Raw eat XXx x x cling fil , airtight
Cooked eat XXXx x x dish covered
Roasted eat XXXx x dish covered
Raw inced eat Xdish covered
Cooked inced eat XXx x dish covered
Cold cuts XXx x cling fil , cellophane, grease-
proof paper
Fresh fish Xx x cling fil , airtight
Cooked fish XXx x dish covered
Tinned fish, open Xx x dish covered
Fresh chicken XXXx x x cling fil , airtight
Fried chicken XXXx x x dish covered
Fresh duck, goose XXXx x x cling fil , airtight
Roasted duck, goose XXXXx x x dish covered
Butter unopened XXXXXXXoriginal packaging
Butter opened XXxxxxxoriginal packaging
Milk XXXx x original packaging
Crea XXx x plastic box
Sour crea XXXXx x x plastic box
Cheese (hard) XXXXXXXalu iniu foil
Cheese (soft) XXXXx x x cling fil
Egg XXXXXXX
Spinach, sorrel XXx x cling fil
Green peas, green beans XXXXx x x cling fil
Mushroo XXx x x cling fil
Carrot XXXXXXXcling fil
To ato XXXXXXXcling fil
Cabbage XXXXXx x cling fil
Strawberry, raspberry, etc. XXXx x cling fil
Tinned fruits opened XXXx x dish covered
Cakes filled with crea XXx x dish covered
Notation:
Xreco ended storage ti e
x axi u reco ended storage ti e

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Foods In the fresh food In the ****
compartment frozen food
+2 - +7°C compartment
-18°C
Vegetables:
green beans, green peas, ixed vegetables, arrow, corn, etc. 1 day 12 onths
Ready-cooked foods:
vegetable dish, tri ings, with eat, etc. 1 day 12 onths
Ready-cooked foods:
sirloin steaks, stews 1 day 6 onths
Soups: 1 day 6 onths
Fruits:
cherry, gooseberry, fruit crea , 1 day 12 onths
Meat:
chicken, duck, goose , tuna fish 1 day 5 onths
Ice-cream, Ice-lollies 1 day 3 weeks
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St tor orage time char age time chart (2) t (2)
Storage time of deep-frozen and frozen products

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