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Label everything
• Many foods look the same when frozen, so careful labelling will help avoid forgetting
what an item is. Storage times being exceeded could cause food poisoning.
• You can buy special freezer tape for use in low temperatures. This tape is available
in white, why not use it to write the items contents on. You can buy special freezer
labels and pens. Labels come in different colours which can help you use your Freezer
effectively. For instance you could colour code meat red and vegetables green. Using a
different colour label for each quarter of the year will help you rotate your frozen food
more efficiently.
• Write the contents and date. If you are really organised add the weight and notes on
cooking such as ‘thaw first’, or ‘cook from frozen’ and keep a separate ‘log-book’ of what
is in each drawer. This will save opening the door and searching around unnecessarily,
ensuring the Freezer stays cold enough.
Cleaning
Defrosting
After a period of time frost will build up in the Freezer. As a temporary measure, this frost
should be scraped away using a plastic scraper or other plastic kitchen implement.
*Ice-Scraper is not included with the unit.
Don’t use a metal or sharp instrument and do not use any electrical appliances to
aid defrosting.
Complete defrosting will however become necessary approximately once per year, or if the
frost layer exceeds 5cm (2”) to maintain the efficiency of the Freezer. This should be carried
out if the frost build up cannot be scraped away, or if it begins to interfere with the food
storage. Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows:
1. Take out the frozen food, turn the Freezer off at the mains supply and leave the door
open. Ideally the frozen food should be put into another freezer or refrigerator. If this
is not possible wrap the food, firstly in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and
then a thick rug or blanket and keep it in a cool place.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the Freezer. Scrape away as much frost build up as
possible using the plastic scraper. Thawing of the remainder can be speeded up by
placing bowls of hot water inside the freezer cabinet and closing the door. As the solid
frost loosens, prize it away with the plastic scraper and remove.
3. When defrosting is completed, clean your Freezer as described in Cleaning section.
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