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The guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in
regard to the maximum storage time.
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Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
Freezing fresh food
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To freeze fresh food you should set the thermostat
to <7> a few hours prior to attempting freezing.
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Once you have added the food, you should continue
to set the thermostat to <7> for 24 hours.
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Fresh food should be packed into airtight containers
or packaging. This will help to make sure that the
food doesn’t dry out or lose its flavour. It will also
ensure that flavour does not transfer from other
foods.
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Do not allow fresh food to touch items that are
already frozen.
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After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food
is satisfactorily frozen. If it is then you should allow
the appliance to return to normal temperature
settings. If it is not, then continue to run fast freeze
mode (setting <7>) for another 6 hours or until you
are satisfied.
Tips on freezing
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Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and
special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing
frozen goods in.
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Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are suitable for
sealing bags and wrappings.
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Before sealing a suitable bag, you should compress the air
out of it, as this will help the food to freeze more easily.
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Flat packages freeze more easily.
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If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the container to
the brim. Liquids will expand when being frozen.
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Do not place bottles (glass or tin) containing liquids
(especially sparkling liquids) into the freezer as this could
cause the bottle to burst during freezing.
