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Warm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt
to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer compartment,
then the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and
increase the amount of power that the appliance uses.
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The guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in
regard to the maximum storage time.
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Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
Freezing fresh food
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Fresh food should be packed into airtight containers or
packaging. This will help to make sure that the food doesn’t dry
out or lose its flavour. It will also ensure that flavour does not
transfer from other foods.
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The food should be placed in the freezer
drawers. Do not allow fresh food to
touch items that are already frozen.
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After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is
satisfactorily frozen.
Tips on freezing
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Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and
special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing
frozen goods in.
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Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are
suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.
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Before sealing a suitable bag, you should
compress the air out of it, as this will help
the food to freeze more easily.
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Flat packages freeze more easily.
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If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the
container to the brim. Liquids will expand
when being frozen.
