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shown on the rating plate;
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the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen
should be added during this period;
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only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
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prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and
completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw
only the quantity required;
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wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polythene and make sure that
the packages are airtight;
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do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already
frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
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lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces
the storage life of food;
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water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the
freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze
burnt;
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it is advisable to show the freezing in date 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:
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Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were
adequately stored by the retailer;
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Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store
to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
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Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than
absolutely necessary;
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Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen;
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Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food
manufacturer.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
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Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.
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Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.