93. Then push the fast freezer switch again (the yellowlight will go out and the switch turns to its originalposition).4. The freezing tray is suitable for freezing smallerfruits (raspberries, strawberries, currants, etc.).Fruits should be put on the tray in thin layers withoutpackaging. After freezing they can be packed andsorted out then placed into the storingcompartments.If the 'fast freeze' switch is accidentally left on,the freezer will not be damaged, but energywill be wasted.Frozen Food StorageWhen first starting the freezer or if the freezer hasbeen out of use for some time, we advise you to runyour appliance for at least 2 hours with the 'fast freeze'switch on before storing frozen food.Do not exceed the storage period indicated by themanufacturer.Do not open the door frequently or leave it openlonger than is necessary.ImportantDo not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removalfrom the freezer can cause a low temperature skinburn.Do not remove items from the freezer if your handsare damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions orfrost/freezer burns.In the event of a power cut the food in the freezerwill not be affected if the power cut is short and thefreezer is full. Do not open the lid. Should the foodbegin to thaw it must be consumed quickly andmust not be re-frozen. (See Hints and Tips)ThawingDeep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, canbe thawed in a fridge or at room temperature,depending on the time available. Small food items mayeven be cooked from frozen, in this case cooking willtake longer.Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentallyshould either be eaten as soon as possible, or thrownaway. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has notbeen completely defrosted it can be cooked and thenrefrozen.Defrosted cooked food must never berefrozen.) To Make Ice Cubes1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water,place in the freezing compartment and leave tofreeze.2. To remove the cubes twist the tray or hold itunder running water for a few seconds.Never try to free an ice tray that is frozento the freezer compartment by usingpointed or sharp edged objects.Hints & TipsFood StorageTo obtain the best performance from your freezer:Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid.Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store itstraight away. The use of an insulated containeris advisable. When you arrive home, place thefrozen food in the freezer immediately.Do not push food together too much, try to allowair to circulate around each item.Do not store uncovered food.Ensure that food placed in the freezer is datedand labelled and used in date order to ensurethat food is consumed at its best.Lean food keeps better and longer than fattyfood, salt reduces the storage time.Wrap the food in polythene or aluminiumfreezing bags or foil so that they adhere to thefood and provide an airtight seal.Packaging which is swollen or has traces ofrefrozen water droplets on the pack couldindicate that the product has not been kept at asuitable temperature and that it may have lost itsoriginal quality. Partially thawed food must not berefrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.Never exceed the storage times indicated by themanufacturer.