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Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
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the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the
rating plate; the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen
should be added during this period;
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only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
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prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
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wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages
are airtight;
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do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus
avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
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lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food;
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water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment,
can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
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it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you
removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze
burnt;
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it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: make sure that the
commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer; be sure that
frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shortest
possible time; do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely
necessary. Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen. Do not
exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
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Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
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Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
Hints for refrigeration
Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the
vegetable drawer. For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc...: these should be covered and may be placed on any
shelf. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the
special drawer(s) provided. Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much
air as possible. Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the
balconies on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be
kept in the fridge.
