Zanussi ZQF11431DA User Manual

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Hints for freezingTo help you make the most of the freezingprocess, here are some important hints:• the maximum quantity of food which can befrozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the ratingplate;• the freezing process takes 24 hours. Nofurther food to be frozen should be addedduring this period;• freeze only top quality, fresh and thoroughlycleaned, foodstuffs;• prepare food in small portions to enable it tobe rapidly and completely frozen and tomake it possible subsequently to thaw onlythe quantity required;• wrap up the food in aluminium foil orpolythene and make sure that the packagesare airtight;• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touchfood which is already frozen, thus avoiding arise in temperature of the latter;• lean foods store better and longer than fattyones; salt reduces the storage life of food;• water ices, if consumed immediately afterremoval from the freezer compartment, canpossibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;• it is advisable to show the freezing in date oneach individual pack to enable you to keeptab of the storage time.Hints for storage of frozen foodTo obtain the best performance from thisappliance, you should:• make sure that the commercially frozenfoodstuffs were adequately stored by theretailer;• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferredfrom the foodstore to the freezer in theshortest possible time;• not open the door frequently or leave it openlonger than absolutely necessary;• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidlyand cannot be refrozen;• do not exceed the storage period indicatedby the food manufacturer.Care and cleaningWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.General warningsCAUTION!Unplug the appliance beforecarrying out any maintenanceoperation.This appliance containshydrocarbons in its cooling unit;maintenance and recharging musttherefore only be carried out byauthorized technicians.The accessories and parts of theappliance are not suitable forwashing in a dishwasher.Periodic cleaningCAUTION!Do not pull, move or damage anypipes and/or cables inside thecabinet.CAUTION!Take care of not to damage thecooling system.CAUTION!When moving the cabinet, lift it bythe front edge to avoid scratchingthe floor.The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:1. Clean the inside and accessories withlukewarm water and some neutral soap.2. Regularly check the door seals and wipeclean to ensure they are clean and free fromdebris.3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.4. If accessible, clean the condenser and thecompressor at the back of the appliancewith a brush.This operation will improve the performanceof the appliance and save electricityconsumption.www.zanussi.com 7