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HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE
COMPARTMENT
The low temperature compartment is Making ice cubes,
or . ? Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the
Compartments marked o can be low temperature compartment.
used to store frozen foods for the period of? Do not u se sharp or pointed instruments to
time indicated on packaging. If the low detach the tray if it is stuck to the low
temperature compartment is marked , it temperature compartment bottom.
can also be used to freeze fresh food.? Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen cubes.
.
in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
Note:
In the event of a power cut, the low temperature
compartment will maintain a sufficiently low
temperature for food storage. However, it is
advisable to avoid opening the compartment
door during such periods.
Freezing fresh food (only in
compartments marked)
Important
? Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight
plastic bags, polythene containers with lids
or freezer containers suitable for freezing
fresh food.
? Arrange the fresh food in the top
compartment, leaving sufficient space
around each pack for the air to circulate.
? For optimum freezing, turn the thermostat
down by half a point when placing fresh foods
in the freezer compartment.
? The food will be completely frozen in 24 MONTHSFOOD
hours.
For appliances with compartments marked
The table alongside shows the recommended
maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods.
When purchasing frozen food products:
? Ensure that the packaging is not damaged
(frozen food in damaged packaging may
have deteriorated). If the package is swollen
or has damp patches, it may not have been
stored under optimal conditions and
defrosting may have already begun.
? When shopping, leave frozen food
purchases until last and transport the
products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
? Place the items in the low temperature
compartment as soon as you get home.
? If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-
freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
? Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to
the minimum. Respect the best-before date
on the package.
? Always observe the storage information on
the package.
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