Storage Of Food; Freezing Fresh Food; Storing Frozen Food - Qilive Q.6756 Manual Del Usuario

5.3 Storage of food

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1. Allow cooked food to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator.
2. We recommend that you vacuum-pack the food before placing it in the refrigerator.
3. Fruits and vegetables can be stored more easily in the fruit and vegetable bin (5).
Notes:
• Storing excessive amounts of food can interfere with the freezer function of the
refrigerator.
• Stored food must not block the air outlet; otherwise the freezer function will also be
adversely affected.

5.4 Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be
frozen.

5.5 Storing frozen food

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 is off), 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 Hints for freezing and storing frozen food
To obtain the best performance, observe the followings.
• 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.
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