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Food storage tips – frozen food
For best results:
Choose only high quality foods that freeze well.
For optimum freezing results we recommend removing storage bins from the compartment and
placing food directly on the trays.
Temperature
Store at 0°F / -18°C or colder. Take care to maintain this low storage temperature, eg. try to avoid
opening the drawer unnecessarily.
If your ice cream is soft you are running Freezer mode too warm.
For general freezer storage select Freezer mode.
For longer term storage select the Deep Freeze function. The lower temperature will preserve
food for longer.
Packaging
Use good quality freezer proof packaging to maintain food quality. If food is only covered in
plastic film, place inside a freezer-proof plastic bag.
Leave space at the top of containers, glass jars or plastic bags containing liquids or semi-solid
foods. These expand as they freeze. Usually 1 – 2 inches (20 – 50 mm) head space is recommended.
Remove all the air from the packaging and seal tightly before freezing.
When using the Deep Freeze function, ensure that freezer packaging is thick and airtight to
reduce risk of freezer burn.
Time
Freeze immediately or as quickly as possible. For best results activate the Fast Freeze function.
Keep a constant turnover of food. Use older items of food first. Do not exceed recommended
storage times.
Keeping food frozen past the recommended time will not affect food safety but will adversely
affect the quality of the food.
Amount
Freeze only small quantities of food at any one time. For best results we recommend that only
2.2 lb (1 kg) food per 0.9 cu. Ft (25 L) of storage volume capacity.
Do not pile frozen food around the air delivery vents at the rear of the compartment. It can
prevent adequate air circulation.
Thawing
Thaw foods preferably in a refrigerator, or using a microwave oven or multifunction oven.
