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ARRANGING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER
Do not put fresh food next to food that has already been frozen to avoid causing the frozen
food to warm up.
The maximum weight of food that you can freeze over 24 hours is shown on the information
plate (inside your appliance near the bottom of the left-hand wall) under the heading:
"CAPACITE DE CONGELATION/ FREEZING CAPACITY (kg/24h)".
DEFROSTING FOOD
You can defrost food in five different ways:
- By putting them in your appliance's refrigerator section for several hours
- By leaving them to defrost gently at ambient temperature
- In a conventional oven at a very low temperature (40/50°C)
- In a microwave oven
- By cooking them immediately
Defrosting them in the refrigerator is the slowest but safest method.
Never refreeze food once it has defrosted, even partially, without cooking it first.
We advise not to place any items you have just taken out of the freezer straight into your
mouth (ice cream, ice cubes, etc.), they will be at a very low temperature and you risk
frostbite. Avoid touching frozen or deep-frozen food with wet hands; your skin may stick to
the food. We recommend that you only defrost food for immediate use.
6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Freezer
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Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned
thoroughly.
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Turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the freezer, remove the food and
storage basket.
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Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth soaked in lukewarm water and baking soda
solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of
water.
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Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution.
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Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently.
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The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
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Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
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The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty.
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It is recommended that the unit be cleaned each time it is defrosted to help keep the
unit odor free and running efficiently.
Defrosting Your Freezer
The freezer, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed.
However, when the ice becomes about 5 mm on the inner liner, complete defrosting should
be carried out as follows:
CAUTION: Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition,
never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils
and will void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.
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