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Helpful hints and tips
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
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Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely cooled 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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W
ater 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:
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Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the
retailer;
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Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;
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Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
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Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be re-frozen;
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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 flavor
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Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the
vegetable drawer.
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For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
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Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc; these should be covered and may be placed on any
shelf.
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Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special
drawer(s) provided.
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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.
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Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door.
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Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator
