montpellier MITF300, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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4 FOOD STORAGE

•  The freezer is used for storing frozen 

food, freezing fresh food, and making ice 

cubes.

•  For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal 

fresh food properly, that is the packaging 

should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. 

Special freezer bags, aluminum foil 

polythene bags and plastic containers 

are ideal.

•  Do not store fresh food next to frozen 

food as it can thaw the frozen food.

•  Before freezing fresh food, divide it into 

portions that can be consumed in one 

sitting.

•  Consume thawed frozen food within a 

short period of time after defrosting

•  Never place warm food in the freezer 

compartment as it will thaw the frozen 

food.

•  Always follow the manufacturer's 

instructions on food packaging when 

storing frozen food. If no information is 

provided food, should not be stored for 

more than 3 months from the date of 

purchase.

•  When purchasing frozen food, make sure 

that it has been stored under appropriate 

conditions and that the packaging is not 

damaged.

•  Frozen food should be transported in 

appropriate containers and placed in the 

freezer as soon as possible.

•  Do not purchase frozen food if the 

packaging shows signs of humidity 

and abnormal swelling. It is probable 

that it has been stored at an unsuitable 

temperature and  that the contents have 

deteriorated. 

•  The storage life of frozen food depends 

on the room temperature, the thermostat 

setting, how often the door is opened, 

the type of food, and the length of time 

required to transport the product from 

the shop to your home. Always follow the 

instructions printed on the packaging and 

never exceed the maximum storage life 

indicated.

•  The maximum amount of fresh food (in 

kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is 

indicated on the appliance label

.

•  Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze 

home cooking (and any other food 

which needs to be frozen quickly) more 

quickly because of the freezing shelf’s 

greater freezing power. Fast freezing 

shelf is the bottom drawer of the freezer 

compartment.

NOTE:

 If you attempt to open the freezer 

door immediately after closing it, you 

will find that it will not open easily. This 

is normal. Once equilibrium has been 

reached, the door will open easily.

Important note:

•  Never refreeze thawed frozen food.

•  The taste of some spices found in cooked 

dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, 

vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, 

onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black 

pepper, etc.) changes and they assume 

a strong taste when they are stored for a 

long period of time. Therefore, add small 

amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or 

the desired spice should be added after 

the food has thawed.

•  The storage time of food is dependent 

on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are 

margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter. 

Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.

•  Food in liquid form should be frozen in 

plastic cups and other food should be 

frozen in plastic folios or bags.