Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods.
MONTHS
FOOD
Classification of frozen foods
Put the frozen products into the freezer and classify them. The storage date should be indicated on the packs, to allow use within expiry dates.
Advice for storing frozen food
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. � Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. � 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.
Removing the baskets
� Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to remove. Important: To increase the freezer capacity and speed up the freezing process, the drawers (Fig.1) can be removed, frozen food can be placed in the other drawers and fresh food can be placed directly on the refrigerator grid.
Making ice cubes
� Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the special freezer compartment. � Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the freezer. � Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. Note: The freezer door will not re-open easily immediately after closing. Wait a few minutes before opening again in order to allow for compensation of the vacuum created.
