DO’S AND DON’TS
Do
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Defrost food from the freezer thoroughly in a fridge or in a microwave oven following
defrosting and cooking instructions.
Do
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Ensure that chest freezer lid is completely closed after each use.
Do
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Defrost frozen meat completely before cooking.
Do
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Close the lid gently.
Do
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Check contents of the freezer at regular intervals.
Do
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Clean and defrost your freezer regulary (See “Defrosting”)
Do
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Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to “Best Before”, “Use By” dates.
Do
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Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the
packets that you buy.
Do
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Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before you
freeze it.
Do
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Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing.
Do
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Wrap all foods in aluminium foil or freezer quality plastic bags and make sure any air
is excluded.
Do
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Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it in to the freezer as soon as possible.
Do
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Store small items in the basket provided.
Do
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Remove ice cream from the freezer 10-20 minutes before serving.
Don’t –
Leave the lid open for long periods as this will make the freezer more costly to run
and cause excessive ice formation.
Don’t –
Use pointed sharp edged obiects such as knives, forks to remove the ice.
Don’t –
Put hot food in the freezer. Let it cool down first.
Don’t –
Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the
freezer as they may burst.
Don’t –
Store poisonous or dangerous substances in the freezer. Your freezer has been
designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Don’t –
Exceed the maximum freezing capacity (15 kg in any 24 hours) when freezing
fresh food.
Don’t –
Consume ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer. The low temperature
may cause ‘freezer burns’ on lips.
Don’t –
Freeze fizzy drinks.
Don’t –
Try to keep frozen food which has thawed, it should be eaten within 24 hours or
cooked and refrozen.
Don’t –
Remove items from the freezer with wet hands.
Don’t –
Shut the lid with force. You will damage the appliance.
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