Groupe Brandt NFT300M Owner's manual

Brand: Groupe Brandt

Model: NFT300M

Type: Owner's manual

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Istruzioni per l’uso e l’installazione

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Instructions for installation and use

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Bedienungs-und Gebrauchsanleitung

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Instructions pour utilisation et installation

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Instrucciones para la instalación y utilización

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CONGELATORE VERTICALE “NO FROST”

FROST FREE UPRIGHT FREEZER

GEFRIERSCHRANK “NO FROST”

CONGÉLATEUR ARMOIRE “NO FROST”

CONGELADOR VERTICAL “NO FROST”

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CONGRATULATIONS! An excellent choice!

In buying this electrical household appliance, you have chosen a technically yet easy to use

high performance apparatus. Our apparatuses have been studied for low electrical energy

consumption and for an intelligent ecological program.

For the proper use of the appliance, please read the instructions carefully. By doing so, you will

lengthen the life span of the appliance, resulting in energy saving and maximum potential use.

We hope that the use of this appliance will satisfy you and that you will remain our clients.

CONTENTS SAFETY REGULATIONS.................................................................................................................... 12

WARNINGS....................................................................................................................................... 12

CAPTION........................................................................................................................................... 13

WHAT IS REFRIGERATION VENTILATION AND HOW DOES IT WORK?........................................... 13

APPARATUS INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 14

Place of installation........................................................................................................................... 14

Roller equipped apparatus installation.............................................................................................. 14

Reversible doors............................................................................................................................... 14

STARTING PROCEDURE................................................................................................................... 15

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .............................................................................................................. 15

CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................................................. 15

THERMOMETERS............................................................................................................................. 16

Mechanical thermometers ................................................................................................................ 16

HOW TO LOAD THE APPLIANCE ...................................................................................................... 16

How to prepare foodstuffs................................................................................................................ 16

FREEZING......................................................................................................................................... 17

DEFREEZING..................................................................................................................................... 17

IMPORTANT NOTICE........................................................................................................................ 17

INTERNAL CLEANING....................................................................................................................... 17

EXTERNAL CLEANING...................................................................................................................... 18

MINOR BREAKDOWNS AND ANOMALIES........................................................................................ 18

FREEZING TABLES ........................................................................................................................... 18

Read carefully the warnings contained in the present book, they contain important points

about safety installation, use and maintenance.

Store the instructions book away and give it to any future owner of the freezer.

SAFETY REGULATIONS The appliance is adapted to preserve and to freeze perishable foods for domestic use. Every

other type of use is considered improper.

The installation must be done according to this instructions book. An incorrect installation

may damage the apparatus.

In case any appliance functioning problems, please refer to the authorised assistance centres

or otherwise always and only to specialised personnel.

Before any maintenance operations, be sure to unplug and avoid to pull the electrical

wire or the apparatus.

If this freezer replaces another one with a latch lock, a spring lock, etc., remember, before

scrapping it, to break the lock, or better still, to dismantle the door in order to avoid that

someone may remain trapped inside (children playing, animals, etc.).

The parts destined to be in contact with foods are in accordance with the EEC 89/109 direc-

tives. The apparatus is in accordance with the relative safety regulations for electrical house-

hold appliances.

WARNINGS After having unpacked the freezer, please control that it is not damaged. Possible damages

must be notified to the dealer within 24 hours from delivery. Do not scatter the packing ma-

terial (plastic, polystyrene, etc.).

For a good use and functioning of the freezer, place it far from sources of heat and be sure

to place it in a well ventilated area (see APPARATUS INSTALLATION page 14). Never leave

liquid-filled glass bottles in the freezer as they may explode.

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CAPTION

WHAT IS REFRIGERATION

VENTILATION AND HOW DOES

IT WORK?

This appliance has been designed and built in a way so as to avoid internal frost or ice ac-

cumulation. The cooling of foodstuff is effected by means of forced cold air (C) circulation

inside the freezer compartments.

The humidity is not deposited as frost on the foodstuff and on the internal walls of the freezer

(this is normal in traditional freezers), but is captured by the air flow and transported to the

refrigerating evaporator (A) and kept under form of ice.

A device automatically melts the ice and the water thus produced flows through tube (B) into

the collecting tray (D) where it evaporates.

This is FROST FREE: a drier climate and a more uniform temperature for better food preser-

vation.

There is no need for you to effect any defrosting operations.

A Control board

B Thermostat knob

C Adjustable feet

D Drawers and/or flaps

E Freezing calendar

F Condenser

G Compressor

H Plug

L Fast freezing compartments

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APPARATUS INSTALLATION Place of installation

Before installing the appliance, please read the safety rules and regulations carefully in order

to avoid any inconvenience. Place the apparatus in a closed, dry and well ventilated area far

from sources of heat and at least 3/5 cm. away from any other furniture. Keep the appliance

away from the wall by means of the spacers to be mounted behind (fig. 2). Adjust the front

small feet so that the appliance leans slightly backwards. This will help to close the door in

a proper way. During the intermediate seasons, Spring and Autumn, when the domestic heat-

ing is not in function, it may occur that the external walls of the freezer fill up with tiny drops

(condensation). This phenomenon will not interfere with the good functioning of the appli-

ance and neither will it be danger to a person.

If your equipment has a height equal to 1565 mm or 1385 mm, it can be coupled with

a refrigerator with the same dimensions, through an assembly kit that has been sep-

arately supplied by your retailer.

Roller equipped apparatus installation

If your appliance is equipped with rollers, remember that these rollers serve to facilitate small

movements. Do not pull or push it for long distances. Having set up the appliance in its prop-

er position, extract the key placed under the base fig. 4 and with this key, rotate the two

small front feet anticlockwise fig. 3 until the appliance is slightly raised from the ground. In

this way the freezer will remain blocked and will not slide on its rollers anymore. Adjust the

small feet in a way that the appliance is leaning slightly backwards.

Reversible doors

The opening of the door of the freezer is to the left (hinges on the right), if instead you wish

to invert it, you may proceed as follows:

I. Check that this model possesses a base fig. 5, then remove it by unscrewing the screws;

if your appliance is without any base, start reading from number 1 which you will find

further down.

II. Modify it by gently breaking seat A (pre-cut) with the pliers fig. 6.

III. Pull out the little tongue B and insert it into the hole on the right fig. 7.

Remove the base and proceed according to the following action numbers.

1. Lay the freezer carefully on its back (with the door upwards)

2. Unscrew the lower hinge from the freezer fig. 8

3. Remove the door from the upper hinge pin fig. 9

4. Unscrew the upper hinge from the freezer fig. 10 and mount it on the left fig. 11

5. Insert the door into the upper hinge pin now on the left fig. 9

6. Unscrew the pin from the lower hinge and screw it in back onto the same on the op-

posite hole fig. 12

7. Insert the lower hinge pin fig. 13 in the seat of the door at the bottom on the left and

screw everything onto the freezer

8. Unscrew the handle from the left side fig. 14

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9. Remove (and keep) the small caps on the right obstructing the pre-set holes and screw

in the handle fig. 15

10. Close off the remaining holes on the left with the small caps that you have removed

from the right and replace the freezer in a vertical position.

If your model is equipped with a base, finish the operation by screwing it back into the initial

seat fig. 5.

STARTING PROCEDURE If your freezer has been transported to your house in a horizontal position, please wait for a

few hours before switching it on, so that the oil can flow back into the compressor.

Proceed with the internal cleaning (see INTERNAL CLEANING page 17). You may now plug

in your apparatus without using reducers (see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION page 15). Follow-

ing the first electric connection, it may be happen that the unit will not start the cooling cycle

immediately even through the GREEN LIGHT is lit upon the control panel. This indicates that

the defrosting cycle is taking place. Functioning of the unit will restart automatically within

half an hour. Position the thermostat to fast freezing (see CONTROL PANEL page 15). Wait

a few hours before putting in foodstuffs.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION If this appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fused plug moulded onto its mains lead, it must

not be used without the fuse carrier cover filled. Replacement carrier covers are available

from the local Electricity Company. Use only on a 220/240 volt 50 Hz AC supply fitted with

a 10 amp fuse in the supply or a 13 amp fuse in the plug. For replacement of the fuse in the

moulded plug use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse which must be an ASTA or BS approved or certified

type. When replacing the fuse in the plug make sure to re- fit the fuse cover. If the fuse cover

is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained. If a replacement fuse cover

is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug.

Important: If for any reason the moulded plug is removed, or the appliance has been sup-

plied without any plug, the instructions given below should be carefully followed. Dispose

of a plug that has been cut from the flexible cord.

WARNING: There is the shock hazard if such a plug is inserted in a 13 A socket elsewhere

in the house.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

• Green & Yellow - earth

• Blue - neutral

• Brown - live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the

coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug: The wire which is coloured green-

yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or

with the earth symbol or is coloured green or green & yellow. The wire which is coloured

blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “N” or is coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with

the letter “L” or coloured red. If the terminals in the plug are not marked or if you are in any

doubt as to the correct connections, consult a qualified electrician, who is registered with the

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC).

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

CONTROL PANEL The control and signals panel is situated on the upper part of the cabinet (above the door

fig. 1 page 13). You will find the KNOB that regulates the thermostat, the GREEN, RED, YEL-

LOW warning light and/or the thermometer.

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The KNOB regulates the thermostat between the less cold (MIN/–) and colder (MAX/+) tempera-

ture positions. Normally, an intermediate position is quite adequate. It is better to regulate the ther-

mostat towards a colder position when the room temperature is over 30 °C or otherwise when the

internal part of the appliance has heated up owing to repeated and prolonged openings of the

door. There is also the fast freezing position (S/SUPER/FF) and the switched off position O. Warn-

ing: when the thermostat is in position O (compressor switched off), the appliance remains live.

SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE OFF

The green lamp goes out turning the appliance off (knob completely rotated anticlockwise). So

this lamp may be off even if the appliance is connected to the mains. Before proceeding with

any maintenance or cleaning operation, be sure to pull the plug out of the socket.

GREEN WARNING

LIGHT ON indicates that the freezer is active.

RED WARNING

LIGHT ON indicates that the temperature inside the freezer is too hot (e.g. loss of current,

breakdown, etc.). Regulate the thermostat knob onto a colder temperature and control that

the foodstuff in the freezer are not even partially thawed (see IMPORTANT NOTICE

page 17). The red warning light way switch on with fast freezing operation, by keeping the

door opened for a lengthy period of time, during defrosting (max 3 times a day): this however

is not due to any anomalies.

YELLOW WARNING

LIGHT ON indicates that the rapid freezing is functioning. The freezer is freezing as much as

possible.

RAPID FREEZING

is activated by turning the knob to S/SUPER/FF and is manually switched off by turning the

knob anticlockwise.

THERMOMETERS Some freezer models are provided with thermometers that allow you to see the internal tem-

perature. The thermometers may have different shapes and different application characteristics.

Mechanical thermometers

It is found on the control panel (to the left of the warnings lights) and is divided into three

sectors: RED, GREEN, YELLOW.

Red sector alarm condition. The temperature is too high (hot). Take immediate precautions

(see RED WARNING page 16).

Green sector preservation condition. The position that you have chosen by moving the

knob (see CONTROL PANEL page 15) is optimal and the freezer is in a condition to keep

the foodstuffs at their best.

Yellow sector rapid freezing condition with the coldest temperature.

HOW TO LOAD THE APPLIANCE How to prepare foodstuffs

Wrap the foodstuffs in plastic bags, sheets of polyethylene, sheets of aluminium freezing box-

es (all these types of material are sold with the indication “good for freezing”) before putting

them in the freezer. When you prepare these packets, press them to avoid the air being

tapped inside. Each type of foodstuff needs a particular way of preparation for freezing. For

this purpose, we have prepared a Freezing chart for easy consultation (see FREEZING

page 17). Bring the freezer to its maximum freezing temperature (see RAPID FREEZ-

ING page 16) at least 24 hours before putting great quantities of foodstuff to be frozen

(see data plate fig. 19 page 15).

Load the freezer in the suitable fast freezing compartments (see CAPTION page 13) and wait

for 24 hours before disconnecting the fast freezing thermostat. At this point the freezing proc-

ess is to be considered completed. Open the freezer and put the foodstuffs in the preservation

compartments. Position the thermostat to the ideal preservation temperature. When you

freeze fresh foodstuffs, never put them in contact with those already frozen.

Warning: before closing the freezer be sure that the compartments flaps are closed.

Do not preserve in the freezer for periods longer that indicated in the freezer cards or as advised

by the frozen food manufacturers. It is for this reason that when new products are put into the

freezer, the manufacturing and the expiry dates must be clearly marked on the products.

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FREEZING Freeze only fresh and ripe foodstuffs. Maximum hygiene should be respected because

freezing does not sterilise. It is advisable to freeze foodstuffs subdivided into one meal

confections. Never put anything hot or warm into the freezer! Do not put fresh food-

stuffs near the frozen ones, this could cause an increase temperature.

Consume the products before date as indicated on the freezing charts.

Every packet or box, etc. that you place into the freezer must have the following requisites:

• manufacturing and expiry date;

• number of portions contained;

• glass jars must be in Pyrex and never filled to the brim (freezing expands liquids);

• small bags are to be compressed to eliminate the air and must be as flat as possible;

• every confection must be closed in order to protect the foodstuffs;

• remove the fat from the meat to preserve it better.

Observe the maximum quantities to be put in within 24 hours (as indicated on the data

plate fig. 19 page 15).

DEFREEZING Defreeze the product for immediate use only. Defreezing must be observed according to the

cases and to the product. This must be carried out in four ways:

• in the fridge

• at room temperature

• in the oven at 40/50 °C or in the micro-oven

• by cooking

Defreezing in the fridge is slower but the safest.

IMPORTANT NOTICE If you purchase frozen foodstuffs verify that:

• the packing has been well sealed and not mishandled or damaged;

• there are no iced lenses (this means that the product has already been even partially

thawed);

• the processing date and dates relevant to the type of freezer have boon clearly marked

(yours is );

• in the meantime the products have not thawed, not even partially;

It is important not to block the cooling air inlets and outlets that are found on the

top part and on the back wall of the appliance, fig. 20, with containers, packets, etc…

Be sure to allow free air circulation between the products which are placed inside

the freezer. Never put into your mouth frozen products that have just been taken out

of the freezer (ice-cream, ice-lollies, ice cubes, etc.), because the extremely the low

temperature to which they have been subjected may cause ice burns and possible

tongue damage. Every time you open the door of the freezer, you cause the internal tem-

perature and consequent energy consumption to increase. Reduce to a minimum the opening

times, by working out beforehand what has to be taken out or put in.

Should there be no electric current, do not open the door. The freezer will maintain

its own freezing integrity for several hours. In case of prolonged current absence, trans-

fer the frozen foodstuffs into another working freezer. If the food stuffs have been thawed,

even partially, you may re-freeze them only after having cooked them!

INTERNAL CLEANING If the freezer is not empty, insert fast freezing (see CONTROL PANEL page 15) 24 hours

before cleaning. This will guarantee a greater freezing degree to the products which are pre-

served and they will be preserved for a longer period once they have been taken out. As soon

as you have removed the products, wrap the in newspaper and then in a blanket (cooling bags

will also do). Place everything in a cool place or even better, in a refrigerator. Once this op-

eration has been completed, unplug the freezer and proceed to clean it. Carry out the

cleaning by using bicarbonate of soda melted in water (1 spoon every 4 litres of water).

DO NOT USE ABRASIVE DETERGENTS.

Rinse with water and dry with a cloth.

Before placing the frozen products put the plug into the socket and switch on the fast freez-

ing operation. Wait for 3-4 hours before replacing the foodstuffs into the proper compart-

ments. After a further 24 hours you may position the thermostat on to the preservation tem-

perature (see CONTROL PANEL page 15).

Should no food be placed into the freezer within the next 48 hours, position the thermostat

onto the minimum temperature. Do not strain the compressor unnecessarily.

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EXTERNAL CLEANING Before effecting any other operation, unplug the freezer. Use the same delicate method for exter-

nal cleaning as you did for the internal cleaning. Remember to clean the condenser placed at the

back of the appliance fig. 1 page 13. Use a dry brush or better still, a vacuum cleaner.

MINOR BREAKDOWNS AND

ANOMALIES

Before calling the Service department, see if you can solve the problem through the following

check-points:

UNUSUAL NOISES

• You haven’t regulated the base properly and so the freezer vibrates.

• It is normal to hear not only the noise of the compressor but also the whirling of the

ventilator especially when the door is opened.

REDUCED COOLING POWER

• You have placed a larger quantity of food than advisable (see data plate fig. 19 on

page 15).

• You have opened the door too many times.

• The door has not been properly closed.

LOSS OF COOLING POWER

• Check that the plug and socket are making contact.

• You may have a blown mains fuse.

• The main light switch has tripped.

• The knob is on “O” position.

DOOR WING HOT

• This is NOT a defect, but helps to prevent formation of condensation on the external

pant of the appliance.

WHITE STREAKING ON FROZEN MEATS

• The temperature is too low or you have not heeded the expiry dates indicated on the

freezing chart.

PART-FREEZING

• Normally, products containing lots of sugar, fats and alcohol such as ice-creams or juic-

es, do not freeze completely and remain partially soft.

FREEZING TABLES Fresh meat

We advise you to thaw the meat completely before cooking it to avoid meat from cooking

quicker on the outside than on the inside, with the exception of schnitzels that can be put

directly to cook with a low/medium flame and for boiled meats.

Poultry

They must be plucked, skinned and the innards removed, cut into pieces, washed and dried.

PRODUCT TIME LIMIT

Small cuts of lamb 6 months

Roasted pig 5 months

Pork chops 4 months

Boiled beef, roast beef 10 months

Beef steaks, ribs, stew

8 months

Roast veal

Veal steaks, choice veal cuts 10 months

Minced meat 4 months

Giblets 3 months

Sausages 2 months

PRODUCT TIME LIMIT

Duck 4 months

Rabbit 6 months

Chicken for broth 7 months

Goose 4 months

Chicken 10 months

Turkey 6 months

Giblets 3 months

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Feathered game

They must be plucked, skinned and the innards removed, cut into pieces, washed and dried.

Fish

Cooked food

N.B. The time limit of preservation of cooked food is reduced if you use fat bacon or lard as sauces.

Put directly onto the flame or into the oven without thawing.

Vegetables

It is advisable to steam cook the vegetables so as not to loose the vitamins and minerals into

the water. Therefore there is no need to wait for them to dry before freezing them, but allow

them to cool first.

Generally, the vegetables are better if they are cooked directly without thawing. Reduce the

cooking times bearing in mind the boiling effected before freezing.

PRODUCT TIME LIMIT

Wild duck

8 monthsWoodcock

Pheasant

Hare 6 months

Partridge

8 months

Quail

PRODUCT TIME LIMIT PREPARATION

Carp

2 months Remove scales, gut and clean fish, remove head, wash, dry and freeze

Pike

Rhomb

Salmon

Mackerel

Tench

Trout

Gilthead

3 months

Remove scales, gut and clean fish, remove head, wash, immerse in cold salt water

for 30 seconds, dry and freezeSole

PRODUCT TIME LIMIT COOKING PREPARATIONS

Meat stew sauce

3 months

Not fully cooked

Tomato sauce Fully cooked

Vegetable soup 2 months Without pasta

Lasagne 4 months Not fully cooked

Roast 2 months Fully cooked

Osso buco (Marrow-bone) 1 month

Not fully cooked

Meat stews 3 months

Game in salmi

2 months

Fully cooked

Boiled fish

Baked fish

Pepperoni, eggplant (aubergines), Meat-stuffed

baby marrows

Not fully cooked

Boiled spinach

Pizza 6 months Fully cooked

PRODUCT TIME

LIMIT

PREPARATION QUICK-

BOILING TIME

Asparagus 12 months Wash, remove hard parts 2 minutes

Cabbage, cauliflower 6 months Wash, cut into pieces 2 minutes (1)

Artichokes

12 months

Remove external leaves 6 minutes (1)

Beans Shell 3 minutes

French beans Wash, remove stalk 4 minutes

Mushrooms Wash 2 minutes (1)

Eggplants Wash, slice 4 minutes (2)

Pepperonies (3) Wash, slice, remove pips

Do not boilPeas, tomatoes (3)

Shell, freeze, immediately placing them on one layer

only, pack them

Parsley, basil 8 months

Wash

Spinach

12 months

2 minutes

Mixed vegetables ready for

soup (Celery, carrots,

beetroot, leaks, etc.)

Wash, cut into pieces, divide into portions, do not

put potatoes as they turn black

Do not boil

(1) Put a bit of vinegar or lemon in the cooking water.

(2) Salt well before cooking.

(3) The vegetables become mushy during the thawing, owing to the high content of water in them. We advise freezing only if you

intend consuming the cooked products.

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Fruit

Fruit must be covered with sugar or syrup according to the cases. The quantity of sugar to

use in order to preserve it is about 250 gr. per kg of fruit. Syrups are to be used in different

percentages and they are prepared by boiling water with some sugar already melted in it.

The various concentration are:

• 30% solution, 450 gr. of sugar for every litre of water

• 40% solution, 650 gr. of sugar for every litre of water

• 50% solution, 800 gr. of sugar for every litre of water

To maintain the colour of the fruit unaltered, dip it into some lemon juice before covering it with

sugar, or otherwise add some lemon juice to the syrup. Fruit to be freezed needs an hour in the

fridge for setting before being placed into the freezer. The syrup must cover the fruit completely.

Bread

To be preserved for 2 months. Defreeze the bread in the oven at 50 °C having put it in be-

fore switching the oven on.

Butter and cheese

Before freezing butter and cheese, cut them into pieces for weekly consumption. Butter is

preserved for 8 months and so is hard cheese (parmesan). Other types of cheese need 4

months. defreezing must be done in the fridge being careful about the condensation which

logically forms on these products.

Eggs

Eggs are to be frozen without the shell and are to be placed into small containers (e.g.

cleaned yoghurt cups). Once frozen, they must be placed into polythene bags for preserva-

tion. They last for 3 months.

PRODUCT TIME LIMIT PREPARATION

Apricots 8 months Wash, stone, 40% syrup

Pineapple

10 months

Peel, slice, 50% syrup

Oranges Peel, slice, 30% syrup

Cherries Wash, stone, cover with sugar or with 30% syrup

Strawberries

12 months

Wash, remove stalks and cover with sugar

Melons Peel, slice, remove pips and cover with 30% syrup

Peaches 8 months Peel, stone, slice and cover with 50% syrup

Grapefruit 12 months Peel, slice, 30% syrup

Citrus juice 10 months Squeeze, remove pips, sugar according to taste

Plums

12 months

Peel, stone, cover with sugar or with 50% syrup

Grapes Separate the grapes from the stalk, wash, cover with sugar or with 30% syrup

Whortleberries, blackberries

red, black current goose

berries, raspberries

10 months Wash, remove stalks, cover with sugar

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