Haier 383919 User Manual - Page 7

English reach -6°C and colder. They are therefore not suitable for deep freezing and for the long-term storage of fresh food. However, depending on their type, fresh food or deep frozen food can be kept here for 3 to 5 days longer than in the fridge compartment. So-called ice compartments (no star designation) reach 0°C and colder. They are the least suitable for freezing and long-term storage of food. However, all the above mentioned compartments are excellent for preparing ice cubes. The cooling temperature is set via the temperature controller. A temperature of -18°C is necessary to freeze fresh food and for the long-term storage of food. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is largely inhibited. Once the temperature rises above 10°C, decomposition by the micro-organisms commences and the storage life of the food products is reduced. For this reason fully or partly defrosted food is only to be refrozen if it has been processed to a ready-to-eat meal (cooking or roasting). The high cooking temperatures will ensure that most micro-organisms will be destroyed. The higher the setting at the temperature controller, the lower the temperature in the appliance. A middle setting of the temperature controller is sufficient for normal use of the appliance and the short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment. We recommend a setting between middle and maximum for normal use and for longer-term storage of food in the freezer compartment. Attention! ■ Do not store cans and bottles of beverages containing carbon dioxide in the freezer compartment. The contents expand on being frozen and can burst the container. Risk of injury and damage! ■ Bottles placed in the freezer compartment for rapid cooling must be taken out after one hour at the most, The bottles can burst. Risk of injury and damage! N._ ■ Before deep' frozen ice creams and ice lollies are eaten, they should be left a few minutes after removal from the appliance. This is to prevent injury to the lips and tongue (torn skin). For the same reason, avoid contact between wet hands and the ice covered internal walls. Important information ■ Store only properly packed deep frozen food in the freezing compartment. ■ When storing ready-to-eat deep frozen food, note the use-by date stated by the producer. ■ Remember that only good quality fresh food is suitable for freezing. ■ Freeze fresh food in suitably sized portions. ■ Never freeze more than 1-2 kg of food. ■ Be sure to use suitable packing materials (reusable plastic film, aluminium foil, freezing containers). ■ Press all the air from the packet. ■ Seal the packets with elastic bands, plastic clips, string or cold-resistant adhesive tape. 5 Instruction for use ■ Plastc film bags and tubes can also be sealed with a film welding appliance. ■ Mark the sealed packet with contents, weight and date of freezing. ■ Place the produce with its broad surface on the floor of the freezer compartments so that that it freezes right through in the shortest possible time. ■ To p-event them freezing together make sure that packets are dry before placing in the compartment. ■ To prevent partial defrosting place food to be frozen so that it is not in contact with food already frozen. ■ Do not refreeze fully or partly defrosted food unless it is to be processed to a ready-to-eat meal (cooking or roasting). ■ Do not consume food which has been stored beyond its use-by date. This can result in food poisoning. 14 Preparing ice cubes, ice cream, sorbets etc. ■ Ice cubes: Three-quarters fill the ice cube tray with water and place this on the floor of the freezer compartment. The ice cubes can easily be removed from :he tray by placing the tray briefly under running water. ■ Ice cream: Use an ice cube tray without the separator. Ice cream containing fat (cream) will take longer to freeze than water-based ice cream. The ice cream can be easily removed from the tray by placing the tray briefly under running water. 15 Placing the appliance out of service If the appliance is to be placed out of service for a long period, tun the temperature controller to „0" and clean the appliance as described in the chapter "Cleaning". To preventsodours and the formation of mould, leave the appliance door open all the while it is not in use. 16 Cleaning and care Before cleaning it is important to pull out the mains connector plug or unscrew / trip the line-side fuse. For the upkeep of the external appearance of your fridge / freezer, clean the outside every now and again with fumiture polish or with an enamel protecting product (never, on any account use it inside). Clean the door seal with warm water now and again but do not use any cleaning products. Do not apply any oil or grease to the door seal. Clean the inside of the appliance at regular intervals. ■ You are recommended to clean the fridge compartment at least once per month and the freezer compartment after each defrosting. ■ Remove the produce from both compartments and store n a cool place. ■ Take out all the removable parts from the appliance. ■ The various parts inside the fridge / freezer are generally not suitable for dishwashers. These should