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Preparations for freezing
1. Leave cooked food to cool completely.
2. Chill food in the refrigerator compartment before freezing if possible.
3. Consider if you want to cook the food before freezing it.
4.
Don’t freeze food in metal containers as you may want to microwave it straight from the freezer.
5. Use special freezer bags available from supermarkets, freezer film, plastic bags, plastic containers,
or aluminum foil for acidic foods (such as citrus fruits). Do not use thin cling film or glass. Do not use
used food containers (unless cleaned thoroughly first).
6. Exclude as much air from the container as possible. You can buy a special vacuum pump which
sucks excess air out of the packaging.
7. Leave a small amount of air space when freezing liquids, to allow for expansion.
8. You can use the space in the freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids (or
solids with liquids, such as stew) in square blocks. Pour the liquid into a plastic
bag which is inside a square sided container. Freeze it like this, then remove it
from the container and seal the bag.
Tips for shopping for frozen foods
1. When buying frozen foods, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to
store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the star rating. This is usually the period
stated as “Best, Before”, found on the front of the packaging.
2. Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods.
3. Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.
4. Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.
5. Try to keep frozen foods together while shopping and on the trip home as this will help to keep the
food cooler.
6.
Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it immediately. Special insulated bags can be bought
from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep frozen foods cold longer.
7. For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta can be added
directly to boiling water or steam-cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and
heated gently until thawed.
8. Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities: it freezes faster,
takes less time to thaw and enables you to eat it in the quantity you need.
9. First, estimate the amount of food you will be freezing. If you are freezing large amounts of fresh
food, remember to turn the control dial to the low temperature range. This will lower the temperature
in the freezer, freezing your food more quickly and helping to keep the goodness in. However you
should do this sparingly to conserve energy.
Defrosting
This appliance is designed with automatic defrosting; no need to defrost by hand.
Leveling the Fridge/Freezer
Make sure the Fridge/Freezer is level. Use the rotating leveling feet at the front. If the Fridge/Freezer is
not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected and may cause your Fridge/Freezer
to work incorrectly.
After the Fridge/Freezer is in place, it can be used after 4 hours. This allows time for the coolant to
settle.
When installing
Don’t cover or block the vents or grilles of your appliance.
If you'll be away from home for a long time
If the appliance will not be used for several months, turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug the
unit from the wall outlet.
Remove all the food.
Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly:
blocking it open if necessary, or have the door removed.
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