Zanussi ZFU219WO - Manual (Page 47)

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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 UÊ
in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
The freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food UÊ
to be frozen should be added during this period;
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, UÊ
foodstuffs;
Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be UÊ
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible
subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
Wrap the food in aluminium foil or polythene and UÊ
make sure that the packages are airtight;
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food UÊ
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter;
Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; UÊ
salt reduces the storage life of food;
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal UÊ
from the freezer compartment, can cause the skin to
be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing date on each UÊ
individual pack to enable you to keep tabs on the
storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you
should:
Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs UÊ
were adequately stored by the retailer;
Ensure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the UÊ
foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer UÊ
than absolutely necessary;
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot UÊ
be refrozen;
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the UÊ
food manufacturer.
Helpful hints and tips
Care and cleaning
Cleaning
For hygiene reasons the appliance interior, including
interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Caution! The appliance must not be connected to
the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical
shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and
remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn
out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance
with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in
electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot
vapours can damage plastic parts. The appliance must
be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can
attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from
orange peel, butyric acid, cleaners that contain acetic
acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact UÊ
with the appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners. UÊ
Remove foodstuffs from the freezer. Store them in UÊ
a cool place, well covered.
Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from UÊ
the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker
or fuse.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with UÊ
a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with
fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases UÊ
energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean
the condenser at the back of the appliance once
a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
After everything is dry place appliance back into UÊ
service.
Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed.