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Helpful hints and tips
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process here are some important
hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the
rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be
added during this period;
• only freeze top quality fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely
frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the
packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen thus
avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage
life of food;
• water ices if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer
compartment can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable
you removal from the freezer compartment can possibly cause the skin to be
freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable
you to keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance you should:
make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by
the retailer;
be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer
in the shortest possible time;
not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.
