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Freezing fresh
products storing
frozen food and
making ice
Observe the following
when purchasing deep-
frozen food:
• Inspect the package and ensure that it
is perfect conditions.
• Check the expiry date stamped on the
package; make sure it has not run out.
• Check the thermometer in the freezer
of the store where you purchase your
goods; it should indicate a
temperature lower than -18ºC.
• When shopping, ensure that the deep-
frozen products are the last items to
bepurchased; wrap them up in
newspaper or place in a insulating
bag and take them home at once,
place in the home freeze right away.
Wrapping-up
If home freezing, ensure that the
products of your choice are absolutely
fresh and in perfect condition. Pack food
airtight so that it does not lose its taste
or dehydrate.
Suitable wrapping material:
Plastic film, polyethylene bags, alu-foil
and freezing containers.
All these products are available at your
local dealers and most large
supermarkets.
Unsuitable wrapping material:
wrapping paper, wax-coated paper,
butcher's paper, cellophane, rubbish
bags or used carrier bags.
Wrap-up food, press down on parcel to
remove all air and seal airtight.
Suitable sealing material:
rubber bands, plastic clips, string, water-
proof adhesive tape or similar. Plastic
and polyethylen bags may be heat-
sealed with an appropriate machine.
Label package indicating contents and
date of freezing before storing in the
freezer compartment.
Freezing capacity:
Information about the max. freezing
capacity according to current
standards can be found on the rating
plate.
The maximum freezing capacity for
fresh food in 24 h (distributed on the
freezer racks) is indicated on the
characteristics plate (in Kg/24h), see
figure !0.
To retain the vitamins, nutritional value,
appearance and flavour, do not exceed
the max. freezing capacity.
Adjust temperature
selector to freezing and
switch on freezing process
Turn temperature selector to an average
temperature setting (approx. “3”)
whenever fresh products are put in to
freeze.
This temperature setting is sufficient for
freezing up to 2,5 kg of food. For larger
amounts you should additionally actuate
the freezing switch (Fig. E/22).
(Press the rocker switch -red marking
appears).
If takes approximately 24 hours for the
freezing process to reach full
completion; once the food is thoroughly
frozen, you may disengege the freezing
switch.
