Smeg FAB40P - Manual (Page 7)

Instructions for the User
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6.2.1 Special meat and fish storage compartment
Some delicate foods such as meat, fish and lightly frozen foods can be stored in the special chilled room
drawer, in which the temperature is constantly kept at around 0°C.
6.3 Freezing foods
For proper storage and freezing, fruit and vegetables should be packed in portions of not more than 1 kg
and meat and fish up to a max. of 2 kg. Small packages of food freeze more quickly, giving better
conservation of their nutrients and flavour, even after thawing and preparation. Use only freezer bags,
aluminium film, food-approved polyethylene film and freezer containers. Do not use paper bags, non
food-approved cellophane bags, shopping bags or used freezer bags. Pack foods in airtight packs and
try to expel all the air. If using bags, close the packs with the elastic bands or plastic-coated wire strips
provided. Always cool hot foods to room temperature before placing them in the freezer and do not allow
frozen foods to touch fresh foods for freezing. Always mark packs with the date of freezing, quantity and
type of food and make sure that foods are fresh and in good condition.
The max. amount of fresh foods which can be frozen in a 24-hour period is marked on the
nameplate. Do not exceed the stated amount: this reduces the freezer's efficiency and its ability
to preserve the frozen foods it already contains.
In case of power failure, the freezer compartment maintains its temperature for around 18 hours.
The dry ventilation air chills the food more
quickly; the NO FROST system ensures that
the temperature is kept more constant
Place the food inside the refrigerator
compartment as shown in the drawing