Electrolux EC 2309S - Manual (Page 6)

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Freezing Fresh Food
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is frozen
quickly and that the food already in the freezer is heated as
little as possible.
If more than 3-4kg of food is to be frozen:
1. Turn the thermostat control knob to the highest setting
("Fast freeze"). The freezer will now run continously
creating a sufficient reserve of the temperature required.
2. Turn the thermostat control knob to 'fast freeze' position
6-24 hours before placing new food in the freezer
depending on how much food is to be frozen.
3. Place the food in the freezer and leave the thermostat set
at 'fast freeze' for a further 24 hours.
4. Then turn the thermostat control knob back again. The
freezer will return to normal storage temperature.
If you forget to turn the thermostat control knob
back, the freezer will not be damaged, but energy
will be wasted.
Frozen Food Storage
When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has been out
of use for some time, we advise you to run your appliance
for at least 2 hours before storing frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
manufacturer.
Do not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer than
is necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from
the freezer can cause a low temperature skin burn.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
frost/freezer burns.
In the event of a power cut, do not open the lid. The food
in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short
and the freezer is full. Should the food begin to thaw it
must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen.
(See Hints and Tips)
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the
fridge or at room temperature, depending on the time
available. Small food items may even be cooked from
frozen, in this case cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally
should either be eaten as soon as possible, or thrown
away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not
been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then
refrozen.
Defrosted cooked food must never be
refrozen.