Fagor America 3FCA-68NFX - Manual (Page 14)

5.2 DEFROSTING
➭ No-Frost refrigerators do not generate layers of frost or ice.
5.3 DEFROSTING FOOD
Not all food should be defrosted in the same way.
➭ If you have bought frozen food, follow the instructions on the package.
➭ Vegetables should be cooked directly per instructions.
➭ In general, prepared or pre-cooked foods can be cooked directly from freezer.
➭ Meat and fish must be defrosted slowly in the refrigerator over several hours, or
you can use a microwave.
12
➭ Fill the trays in the freezer up to three quarters with water.
➭ Place the trays in the freezer.
➭ Once the water has frozen, the cubes can be removed by
twisting the tray slightly. Store the cubes in the ice compart-
ment.
5.1 ICE-MAKING:
➭ The amount of food to be frozen at once must not exceed the freezing power
indicated on the specifications plate.
➭ Ensure that your food to be frozen is in good condition.
➭ Observe the best-by date.
➭ To prevent the food from drying out, wrap it in aluminium foil or plastic wrap.
➭ Do not put food to be frozen in contact with food already frozen.
➭ Never refreeze thawed food.
➭ Freeze in daily servings.
➭ Do not store bottles with carbonated drinks or glass bottles containing liquids in
the freezer. They may burst.
➭ Do not eat very cold ice-cream or food; this may burn your mouth.
➭ Label the wrapping, indicating the contents and the freezing date.
➭ For best energy yield, keep the ice-cube holder full, along with the ice holder on
the upper basket tray.
5. OPERATION OF THE FREEZER