Fagor FQ8965X - Manual (Page 12)

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RECOMMENDATIONS TO KEEP
YOUR FOOD
All foods stored in your refrigerator must be packed in
aluminum foil, or plastic containers with lids to keep their
freshness and prevent contamination between different kind
of food� The maturity date of the food is not changed by
being frozen, be precaution to avoid excessive freezing time
of food� See quick reference in the following table:
Beef: Stuff the freezer refrigerator and then leave it for a
while at room temperature environment for later cooking�
Fish: First pass of the freezer refrigerator and cook before
they thaw completely�
Vegetables: Do not wait until it is thawed, put them
directly into boiling water and cook as usual�
Conservation of frozen food guide
Time 1 month 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months
Foods
Sausages, ham,
ice cream and
desserts
Fish, shrimp,
and prawns
Pork
Fruit pulp and
vegetables
Chicken and beef
ABOUT THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
• Load so that at least 15 mm of space remains clear
between stacks of packages and 15 mm to 25 mm of
space between the top of any stack and any shelf or
basket above it�
• Food to be frozen must not be placed in direct contact
with food in storage� If food is to be frozen every day, it
may be necessary to reduce the quantity to be frozen�
• If a quantity of food needs to be frozen, set the freezer
control to its coldest setting� After the food is frozen,
reset the freezer control to its initial position�
• Food is most quickly frozen on the middle three
shelves of the freezer compartment and most slowly in
the freezer door shelves�
• Do not store commercially quick-frozen food
longer than the time recommended by the food
manufacturers�
• If the power to the appliance is shut off for and
extended time or if the refrigerating system fails, do
not open the door unless absolutely necessary, close
them as quickly as possible so the frozen food will stay
frozen as long as possible�
• The freezer door storage shelves marked with a
two-star label are only appropriate for the storage of
previously frozen food�
• Effervescent drinks should not be stored in the freezer
compartment.
Freezer Performance
This Refrigerator/Freezer has an overall “Four Star”
rating�
Freezer performance is classified by star ratings defined by
IEC 62552 and summary below:
CODE
FREZING-LOAD TEMP.
(FOOD TEMPERATURE)
Below -6°C
Below -12 °C
o
Below -18 °C
Fruits: Stuff the freezer to the fridge Never refreeze foods
thawed to avoid risks decomposition�
Some types of vegetables, fruits and vegetables fresh,
sensitive to cold and should be stored on the trays for
vegetables�
To retain more moisture in plant green leaves close and
open it for more control movement of cold, dry air and
keep better�