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2 - Using the freezer
(continued)
Storing frozen food
Fresh food can be frozen in the upper drawer.
If large amounts of fresh food are being frozen
use the fast freeze button for a few hours.
Ensure instructions on frozen
food
packaging are followed in order to avoid food
waste and possible bacteria formation.
Follow storage and use-by dates on food
packaging.
Do not
place bottles or cans in the freezer.
Always ensure food is wrapped using suitable
packaging before freezing, (eg. freezer bags,
polythene film, aluminium foil).
To keep energy costs to a minimum and to
reduce ice formation, try to remove any free
air space in the freezer. Bread loaves are an
ideal filler.
Be careful
when removing baskets as they may
be heavy. Ensure baskets are not overloaded
and that items placed in the basket do not
obstruct door closing. If the door is left open
ice will form and energy use will increase.
Do not
enter the freezer with wet hands - risk of
skin freezing (If skin freezes to product -
Do not
tear away, place under running water).
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The normal storage temperature of the freezer
should be
-18°C
(
0°F
).
We recommend that you check the
temperature with an accurate thermometer
to ensure that the storage compartments are
kept to the recommended temperature.
We recommend that food is always covered
and not to store open containers or foodstuffs.
Please remember; each time the door is
opened cold air escapes and the internal
temperature rises.
Therefore never leave the door open and
always close it immediately after food is put in
or removed.
The freezer compartment
is rated
and suitable for the freezing and storage
of pre-frozen food. The
frozen food
storage information on packaging should be
observed at all times.
