User manual FRIGIDAIRE FCFH153BW

[. . . ] CHEST FREEZER CONGÉLATEURS FCFH 103 BW FCFH 153 BW FCFH 183 BW OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NOTICE DUTILISATION GB FR 820 41 76 18 CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 page SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 page Warnings and Guidelines INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 page Position Appliance Description Control Panel Starting up Temperature Control Freezing Tips HOW TO USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To freeze the maximum qantity of fresh food quoted on the rating plate press the QUICK FREEZE button 24 hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. The QUICK FREEZE button need not be pressed for freezing small quantities of up to 3 kg. All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no transfer of flavour to other frozen goods occurs. Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw. If more products have to be frozen, keep on the fast freeze switch - otherwise switch the fast freeze function off about 24 hours after inserting the food products, for smaller quantities earlier. Tips: The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; special cans for frozen goods; extra-thick aluminium foil The following are suitable for closing bags and foil: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. Before closing press out the air from the bags and foil, as air makes the frozen products dry out more easily and wastes space. Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste-like goods, because liquids expand during freezing. 5 TEMPERATURE CONTROL The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is maintained in the freezer. Adjust the temperature by turning the button with a coin that fits the groove. MAX makes the temperature in the freezer colder, and turning the button towards no. The correct setting can be found by measuring the temperature of the top package in the middle of the freezer. This should not have a temperature higher than -18°C. Freezing To freeze fresh foods use the small freezing compartment on the right of the dividing partition. Always make sure already frozen goods cannot defrost by coming into contact with fresh products. 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. A good number of ready-to-cook dishes can also be cooked without defrosting. Microwave ovens can be used for the rapid defrosting of most frozen foods. Observe the instructions for use of the microwave oven concerned. FREEZING Only use fresh food of the best quality. Cool hot dishes to room temperature as quickly as possible before placing them in the freezer. Wrap food carefully in freezer foil, or use the special freezer boxes or bags which are on the market. Divide food into small portions before freezing - this ensures that freezing is more rapid, and means that you only need to defrost the amount needed for immediate consumption. However, dishes which have been made using defrosted food may be frozen. [. . . ] After the breakdown period you are recommended to check the condition of food to ensure it has not started to thaw. Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and used up. Can be re-frozen without danger. Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them. Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be re-frozen as cooked dishes. [. . . ]