Zanussi ZV11R - Manual (Page 6)

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Practical advice on freezing
 When freezing products, use the top shelf, and if
necessary the shelf beneth that.
 Place the foods directly on the freezer shelves.
 Spread out the products as much as possible to
allow air to circulate between them.
 Do not place food products which are to be
frozen directly against other frozen food.
The heat from the unfrozen food may cause
the frozen food to thaw on the surface.
 Once frozen, re-arrange the products and put
them as close as possible to each other.
The food will then stay cold longer in the
event of a power failure.
 Do not freeze too much food at the same time.
The freezing capacity of the unit is indicated in
the specifications section.
Alarms and other features
Temperature alarm
A red warning lamp lights if it gets warmer than
-12°C. Find out what caused the alarm and correct
the situation. The lamp goes out when it becomes
colder than -13°C.
Suitable storage periods
Food purchased in frozen condition: Follow the
advice on the maximum storage period indicated on
the packaging.
Food frozen at home:
Fatty and salty food should not be kept frozen for
more than three months. Cooked food and low-fat
food may be kept up to about six months. Lean food
and berries can be kept for approximately one year.
Temperature inside the freezer
To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, be
sure that the temperature inside the freezer is -18°C
or below. Please note, however, that the energy
consumption increases as the temperature decreases.
Thawing
It is best to use a fridge to thaw food. Place the
foodstuff on a plate with a raised edge to prevent
liquids from running out. To quickly thaw food, put
it in room temperature or in cold water. When using
a microwave oven to thaw foodstuffs, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.