10
Freezer Compartment
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Your freezer’s chief function is to allow you to store
deep-frozen or frozen foods for long periods of time,
and to make ice cubes.
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DO NOT put warm food into the freezer.
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DO NOT put fresh or warmish food with frozen food
side-by-side as the former can thaw the latter and
cause spoilage.
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While freezing fresh food (meat, fish, mincemeat,
etc.), divide into bagged parts so you can access them
separately.
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The instructions shown on frozen food packages should
always be carefully followed. If no information is
provided, food should not be stored for more than 3
months from the purchase date.
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When buying frozen food, ensure that these have been
frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packaging
is intact. Store your frozen goods in your freezer as
soon as possible after purchase.
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If a package of frozen food shows signs of swelling or
wet marks, it is probable that the food had previously
been poorly stored and has now deteriorated. Discard
it.
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The Storage life of frozen food depends on the room
temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is
opened, the type of food and how long it has taken to
get the food from the store to your freezer. Always
follow the printed packaging instructions and never
exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
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Use the fast freezing shelf (the middle drawer of the
freezer) to freeze home cooking
ARRANGING FOOD IN YOUR FRIDGE-FREEZER
