SHOPPING FOR FROZEN FOOD
The appliance is rated as a 4 star freezer and can freeze fresh food
and store pre-frozen food. When you are buying frozen food, 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 4
star rating.
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the
most hygienic conditions as freezing alone does not improve the
food.
Never put hot or even warm foodstuffs into the freezer.
Prior to freezing the food, food should always be covered tightly
with foil, plastic film, placed in plastic bags or stored in airtight
containers. This will prevent food from dehydrating and to
prevent any strong odors of some foods transferring to milder
ones.
To freeze raw meat, wrap in plastic bags or in airtight containers
and place on the lowest shelf to avoid cross contamination.
Do not allow raw meat to come into contact with cooked foods.
Fruit and vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in
the crisper.
Milk and other liquids should be sealed with lids and placed in
the bottle shelf in the door.
NOTE:
The ambient temperature of the freshly stored food and
how often the door is opened affect the temperature in the
refrigerator. If required, change the thermostat temperature
settings.
STORING FROZEN FOOD
All frozen food you purchase should be placed in the freezer as
soon as possible to avoid them from defrosting and spoiling.
All storage recommendations printed on the packaging of frozen
food by the manufacturer should always be followed.
When using the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, set
the thermostat knob to the maximum position for at least 2
hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust it to
the normal position.
MAKING ICE CUBES
1. Fill the ice tray with ¾ full of clean water.
2. Place the tray in the top freezing drawer.
3. Close the door.
To remove the ice cubes from the tray, put the tray under running
water for a while and then twist the tray slightly to loosen the ice
cubes.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
Install the fridge or freezer in a cool place out of direct sunlight
and away from cookers, heaters, dishwashers or any hot air
emitting items.
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