Zanussi ZFC 11 JE - Manual (Page 12)

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OPENING/CLOSING THE LID
The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to prevent moisture getting inside the freezer and increasing the amount of frost
formed. When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer becomes slightly warmer and expands. As soon as the lid is closed again
the air is cooled immediately. This may lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard to open the lid immediately after it has
been closed. This is quite normal.
Wait a few minutes until the vacuum has disappeared, then open the lid by pulling gently. Never pull the handle violently.) Top has
closed and opened position. Movement over open position of top (about 95°) can cause damage.
FREEZING
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 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen: Turn the thermostat
button to the coldest setting
“ ” . The freezer will now run continuously, creating a sufficient
reserve of the temperature required. Turn the thermostat button 6-24 hours before placing new food
in the freezer, depending on how much food is to be frozen. Place the food in the freezer and leave
the thermostat set at
“ ” for about 24 hours more. Then turn the thermostat button back again.
The freezer will return to normal storage temperature. If you forget to turn the thermostat button back,
the freezer will not be damaged by running at this setting for some time - but energy will be wasted.
BASKET
The baskets are designed for the storage of food which has already been frozen.
STORAGE
Frozen food can be stored anywhere inside the freezer, but should be kept at least 5 mm below the top edge. Never exceed the
maximum storage time for purchased frozen food. When you buy frozen food, make sure that it has been stored at the correct tem-
perature. Do not buy products which have wet or damaged packaging. Place purchased products in your freezer as quickly as pos-
sible. We recommend using an insulated bag to bring such products home with you. Never place bottles, warm objects, or fizzy
drinks in the freezer.
FREEZING
Only use fresh food of the best quality. Cool hot dishes to room temperature as quickly as possible before placing them in the freez-
er. Wrap food carefully in freezer foil, or use the special freezer boxes or bags which are on the market. Divide food into small por-
tions before freezing - this ensures that freezing is more rapid, and means that you only need to defrost the amount needed for imme-
diate consumption. Remember that defrosted food must not be re-frozen. However, dishes which have been made using defrosted
food may be frozen. Mark the freezer packaging with the date of freezing. We recommend keeping a record of the contents of your
freezer. If freezing is too slow, the quality of the food being frozen deteriorates. Consequently, do not freeze larger amounts than stat-
ed in the freezer’s data plate. If you wish to freeze food several days in a row, the maximum freezing capacity stated per day is reduced
by about one-third. As far as possible, keep the lid closed during freezing. If you know nothing about home freezing, we recommend
that you purchase a book containing advice and guidelines.
DEFROSTING
In general food should not be defrosted at room temperature, since this increases the risk of bacteria growth. It is best to defrost
large portions of meat or poultry in the refrigerator, and this also applies to food which is to be consumed as it is (e.g. fruit, butter
and sliced meat). Small portions of food can be cooked straight from the freezer. A good number of ready-to-cook dishes can also
be cooked without defrosting. Always observe the instructions on product packaging. Bread tastes good when defrosted in a mod-
erate oven. Microwave ovens can be used for the rapid defrosting of most frozen foods. Observe the instructions for use of the
microwave oven concerned.
The formation of frost on the inside of freezers cannot be avoided. Frost is formed when moisture contained in the air comes into
contact with the cold surfaces of the freezer. Consequently, the lid should only be opened when necessary, and it should never be
left open. A thin layer of ice or frost does not affect the function of the freezer adversely, and can be removed carefully using the
scraper provided.
IMPORTANT! Never use a knife or any other sharp implement to remove frost.
When the frost or ice layer is 10-15 mm thick, the freezer should be defrosted. We suggest that you defrost your freezer when there
is little or no food inside. Switch off the current. Remove the contents of the freezer, wrap them in newspapers, and leave them in
a cold place. The speed of defrosting can be increased by placing one or more bowls of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer
and closing the lid. Open the lid after a while, and remove the layer of ice carefully. Do not try to speed up defrosting by using any-
thing other than hot water, since this may damage the freezer. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.
FREEZING
CAPACITY
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is maintained in the freezer. Turning the thermo-
stat button towards
“ ” makes the temperature in the freezer colder, and turning the button towards
“ ” makes the temperature warmer. The correct setting can be found by measuring the tempera-
ture of the top package in the middle of the freezer. This should not have a temperature higher than
–18°C.