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Use of the frozen food storage compartment
:
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The 4* freezer compartment is controlled below -18
℃
, and it is advisable to store
the food for long-term preservation in the freezer compartment, but the storage
duration indicated on the food packaging should be adhered to according to the
freezer * rating.
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Only a 4* freezer is capable of freezing fresh food. 2-3 * compartments can freeze
pre-frozen food, 0-1 * compartments are only suitable for making ice.
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The freezer drawers are used to store food that needs to be frozen. Fish and
meat
of large block size should be cut into small pieces and packed into fresh-keeping
bags before they are evenly distributed inside the freezer drawers.
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Allow the hot foods to cool down to the room temperature before putting them in
the freezer compartment.
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Do not put a glass container with liquid or the canned liquid that is sealed in the
freezer compartment, so as to avoid bursting due to volume expansion after the
liquid gets frozen.
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Divide the food into appropriately small portions
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Pack the food up before freezing it, the packing bag used should be dry, in case
the packing bags are frozen together. Foods should be packed or covered by
suitable materials that are firm, tasteless, impervious to air and water, non-toxic
and pollution-free, to avoid cross-contamination and transfer of odour.
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Place the ice-making box in the upper position of the freezer compartment, so that
it ices up as soon as possible.
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IMPORTANT!
In the event of accidental defrosting, do not refreeze defrosted
food.
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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 star rating. This is usually the period stated as “Best before”,
usually found on the front of the packaging.
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Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy the
frozen foods. Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.
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Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.
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Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping and on the journey home, as
this will help to keep the food cooler.
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Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated
bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep
the frozen foods cold longer.
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For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta
can be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and
soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed.
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Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. When foods are frozen in
small quantities, it will take less time for them to freeze up and thaw.
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Estimate the amount of foods to be frozen. When freezing large amounts of fresh
food, adjust the temperature control knob to the low mode, with the freezer
temperature lowered. So foods can be frozen in a fast manner, with the food
freshness well kept.
Tips for shopping for frozen foods:
Instructions For Food Storage
