Freezing and storing food in the freezer compartment
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To store deep-frozen food.
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To make ice cubes.
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To freeze food.
Note:
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has
been closed properly.
Purchasing frozen food
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Packaging must not be damaged.
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Use by the 'use by /best before/best by/' date.
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If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated
bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.
Storing frozen food
Store at -18°C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer
compartment door unnecessarily.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and
colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not
require blanching.
Note:
Keep food to be frozen away from food which is
already frozen.
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The following foods are suitable for freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game,
poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy
products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and
leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish,
potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
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The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw,
such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole
apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt,
soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
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