Hints, Hints for freezing, Hints for refrigeration – DE DIETRICH DKP844 User Manual

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Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:

the maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;

the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
food to be frozen should be added during this
period;

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 aluminium 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;

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;

The symbols show different types of frozen
goods.

The numbers indicate storage times in months for
the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether
the upper or lower value of the indicated storage
time is valid depends on the quality of the foods
and pre-treating before freezing.

do not put

carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the
freezer compartment as they may burst.

HINTS

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:

Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place
on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.

For safety, store in this way only one or two days
at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..:
these should be
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:

not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.

Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.

Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
the food manufacturer.

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