The Freezer Compartment; Freezing Fresh Food - Baumatic BRB2617 Instruction Manual

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The freezer compartment is suitable for storing and freezing food.
o The freezer compartment temperature must have already
reached -18 degrees centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to
store food that is already frozen or freezing fresh food.
o The freezer compartment is only able to freeze a certain quantity
of food at one time. The maximum amount of fresh food that can
be frozen within a 24 hour period is 4 kg. You should not
attempt to freeze more than this amount of fresh food within a
24 hour period.
o Warm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt
to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer compartment,
then the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and
increase the amount of power that the appliance uses.
o The guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in
regard to the maximum storage time.
o Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
o It is possible to store food in the freezer section without the
baskets supplied.
o If power is cut to the appliance, then the food inside of it will be
safe for a maximum of 12 hours. You should minimise the
number of times that you open the doors of the appliance during
this period of time.

Freezing fresh food

o For smaller quantities of fresh food, you should turn the
thermostat dial to its maximum position, 1 hour prior to freezing.
freezer compartment
o To freeze the maximum quantity of fresh food
specified on the rating plate, you should turn the
thermostat dial to its maximum position (shown
opposite), a few hours prior to attempting
freezing.
o Fresh food should be packed into airtight
containers or packaging. This will help to make
sure that the food doesn't dry out or lose its
flavour. It will also ensure that flavour does not
transfer from other foods.
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