•The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food, for storing frozen foods for the period
of time indicated on packaging and for making ice cubes.
•Do not put fresh and warm food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
•While freezing fresh foods (i.e. meat, fish and mincemeat) divide them in portions you will use
in a single serving.
•For storing frozen foods, the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always be
followed carefully. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3
months from the purchased date.
•When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that
the packing is intact.
•Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of time after defrosting
•For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be air
tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil polythene bags and plastic
containers are ideal.
•Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the quality of the food
and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time.
•If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that
it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have
deteriorated.
•The storage life of frozen foods depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how
often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the
product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging
and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
•The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the
appliance label.
•Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and any other food which needs to be
frozen quickly) more quickly because of the freezing shelf’s greater freezing power. Fast freezing
shelves are the bottom drawers of the freezer compartment.
NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you will find that it
will not open easily. This is normal. Once equilibrium has been reached, the door will open
easily.
Important note:
•Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just like fresh foods. If they are not cooked after
being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.
•The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted
spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they
assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period. Therefore, the frozen food should
be added little amount of spices or the desired spice should be added after the food has been
thawed.