Zanussi ZQF11430DA User Manual

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First useCleaning the interiorBefore using the appliance for the first time, wash the inte-rior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water andsome neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of abrand-new product, then dry thoroughly.Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, asthese will damage the finish.Daily useFreezing fresh foodThe freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh foodand storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freeze function atleast 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in thefreezer compartment.Place the fresh food to be frozen in the two top compart-ments.The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located onthe inside of the appliance.The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period donot add other food to be frozen.After 24 hours, when the freezing process is completed,return to the required temperature (see "Temperature reg-ulation").Storage of frozen foodWhen first starting-up or after a period out of use, beforeputting the products in the compartment let the appliancerun at least 2 hours on the higher settings.Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, forexample due to a power failure, if the power has been offfor longer than the value shown in the technicalcharacteristics chart under "rising time", the defrostedfood must be consumed quickly or cooked immediatelyand then re-frozen (after cooling).ThawingDeep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can bethawed at room temperature.Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directlyfrom the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.Helpful Hints and TipsHints for freezingTo help you make the most of the freezing process, hereare some important hints:• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food tobe frozen should be added during this period;• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned,foodstuffs;• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidlyand completely frozen and to make it possible subse-quently to thaw only the quantity required;• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene andmake sure that the packages are airtight;• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food whichis already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature ofthe latter;• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; saltreduces the storage life of food;• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal fromthe freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin tobe freeze burnt;• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each in-dividual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storagetime.Hints for storage of frozen foodTo obtain the best performance from this appliance, youshould:14