Storing Frozen Food; Hints For Fresh Food Refrigeration - Qilive Q.6899 Manual Del Usuario

5.5 Storing frozen food

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When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the product in the
compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on a higher setting.
WARNING: In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off
for longer than the temperature rise time shown on the rating plate of the appliance, the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen
(after being cooked).
5.6 Thawing food
Frozen food can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature before
being cooked, depending on your needs. Follow the food manufacturer's instructions on
the packaging.
WARNING: Thawed foods cannot be re-frozen. Consume quickly.
5.7 Accessories
• The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves
can be positioned as desired.
• To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door balconies can be
placed at different heights. Carefully remove a door balcony from the support, then
reposition it as desired.
• The vegetable drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables. The drawer can be
pulled out for cleaning.
5.8 Use of ice-making box
Place the ice-making box in the upper position of the freezer compartment, so that it ices
up as soon as possible.
5.9 Hints and tips for freezing and storing frozen food
To obtain the best performance, observe the followings.
• The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating
plate of the appliance.
• The freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added
during this period.
• Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs.
• 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.
• Wrap up the food in tin foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding
a rise in temperature of the latter.
• Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food.
• Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment,
can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt.
• It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.
• Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the
shortest possible time.
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be re-frozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
• Do not store bottled drink in the freezer compartment to prevent burst or other losses.
5.10

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance, observe the followings.
• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.
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