ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE. Electrolux FCBE32FW0, LUT6NF18S, LUT5NF28W0

Accessories

Ice Tray (In some models)

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in the freezer compartment.

• After the water has completely frozen, you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes.

The Icematic (In some models)

• Pull the lever towards you and remove the ice maker tray

• Fill with water to the marked level

• Hold the left end of the lever and set the icetray on the icebox

• When ice cubes have formed, twist the lever to drop the ice cubes into the icebox.

Do not fill the icebox with water in order to make ice. It will break.

Visual and text descriptions in the accessories section may vary according to the model of your appliance.

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ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

• The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.

• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.

• Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.

• Before freezing fresh food, divide it into portions that can be consumed in one sitting.

• Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of time after defrosting

• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment as it will thaw the frozen food.

• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on food packaging when storing frozen food. If no information is provided food, should not be stored for more than 3 months from the date of purchase.

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• When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it has been stored under appropriate conditions and that the packaging is not damaged.

• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible.

• Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling. It is probable that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.

• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.

• The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label .

• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and any other food which needs to be frozen quickly) more quickly because of the freezing shelf’s greater freezing power.

Fast freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of the freezer compartment.

If you would use maximum freezing capacity of your freezer:

• While freezing fresh foods, the maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.

• For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, activate

Super Freeze (SF) mode 24 hours before placing fresh food into the freezer.

• After placing fresh food into the freezer, 24 hours is generally sufficient for freezing.

”Super Freeze” mode will be deactivated automatically in 2-3 days to save energy.

If you would freeze a small amount (up to 3 kg) in your freezer:

• Place your food without touching already frozen food and activate “Fast Freezing” mode. You can put your food next to other frozen food after it is completely frozen (after minimum 24 hours).

• Do not re-freeze frozen food after it has thawed. This may cause health issues, such as food poisoning.

• Allow hot food to completely cool down before placing it in the freezer.

• When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packing is intact.

NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you will find that it will not open easily. This is normal. Once equilibrium has been reached, the door will open easily.

Important note:

• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.

• The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period of time.

Therefore, add small amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or the desired spice should be added after the food has thawed.

• The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter. Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.

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• Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.

The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your freezer compartment.

Meat and fish Preparation

Steak

Lamb meat

Veal roast

Veal cubes

Wrap in foil

Wrap in foil

Wrap in foil

In small pieces

Lamb cubes

Minced meat

In pieces

In packaging without using spices

Giblets (pieces) In pieces

Bologna sausage/salami Should be kept packaged even if it has a membrane

Chicken and turkey Wrap in foil

Wrap in foil

In 2.5 kg portions or as fillets

Goose and duck

Deer, rabbit, wild boar

Freshwater fish

(Salmon, Carp, Crane,

Catfish)

Lean fish (Bass, Turbot,

Flounder)

After cleaning the bowels and scales of the fish, wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail and head.

Fatty fishes (Tuna,

Mackerel, Bluefish,

Anchovy)

Shellfish Clean and in a bag

Caviar

In its packaging, or in an aluminium or plastic container

Maximum storage time

(months)

6 - 8

6 - 8

6 - 8

6 - 8

4 - 8

1 - 3

1 - 3

4 - 6

4 - 6

6 - 8

2

4

2 - 4

4 - 6

2 - 3

Snails In salty water, or in an aluminium or plastic container 3

NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it must not be re-frozen.

Vegetables and Fruits

String beans and beans

Beans

Cabbage

Carrot

Pepper

Spinach

Cauliflower

Eggplant

Preparation

Wash, cut into small pieces and boil in water

Hull, wash and boil in water

Clean and boil in water

Clean, cut into slices and boil in water

Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the core and boil in water

Wash and boil in water

Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while

Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing

Maximum storage time

(months)

10 - 13

12

6 - 8

12

8 - 10

6 - 9

10 - 12

10 - 12

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Vegetables and Fruits

Corn

Apple and pear

Apricot and Peach

Strawberry and

Blackberry

Cooked fruits

Plum, cherry, sourberry

Bread

Biscuits

Pastry

Pie

Phyllo dough

Pizza

Dairy products

Packet (Homogenized)

Milk

Cheese - excluding white cheese

Butter, margarine

Preparation

Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn

Peel and slice

Cut into two pieces and remove the stone

Wash and hull

Add 10 % of sugar to the container

Wash and hull the stems

Preparation

In its own packet

In slices

In its packaging

Maximum storage time

(months)

12

8 - 10

4 - 6

8 - 12

12

8 - 12

Maximum storage time

(months)

4 - 6

3 - 6

1 - 3

1 - 1,5

2 - 3

2 - 3

Thawing time at room temperature (hours)

2 - 3

1 - 1,5

2 - 3

3 - 4

1 - 1,5

2 - 4

Thawing time in oven

(minutes)

4-5 (220-225 °C)

5-8 (190-200 °C)

5-10 (200-225 °C)

5-8 (190-200 °C)

5-8 (190-200 °C)

15-20 (200 °C)

Maximum storage time

(months)

2 - 3

Storage conditions

Pure Milk – in its own packet

6 - 8

Original packaging may be used for short-term storage.

Keep wrapped in foil for longer periods.

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