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ENGLISH TECHNICAL PASSPORT
Freezer
4. FOOD STORAGE
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The freezer is used for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food, and making ice
cubes.
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For freezing fresh food; wrap
and seal fresh food properly, that is the
packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t
leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil
polythene bags and plastic containers are
ideal.
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Do not store fresh food next to
frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
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Before freezing fresh food, divide it
into portions that can be consumed in one
sitting.
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Consume thawed frozen food within
a short period of time after defrosting
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Never place warm food in the freezer
compartment as it will thaw the frozen food.
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Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on food packaging when storing
frozen food. If no information is provided
food, should not be stored for more than 3
months from the date of purchase.
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When purchasing frozen food,
make sure that it has been stored under
appropriate conditions and that the
packaging is not damaged.
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Frozen food should be transported
in appropriate containers and placed in the
freezer as soon as possible.
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Do not purchase frozen food if the
packaging shows signs of humidity and
abnormal swelling. It is probable that it has
been stored at an unsuitable temperature
and that the contents have deteriorated.
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The storage life of frozen food
depends on the room temperature, the
thermostat setting, how often the door is
opened, the type of food, and the length of
time required to transport the product from
the shop to your home. Always follow the
instructions printed on the packaging and
never exceed the maximum storage life
indicated.
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The maximum amount of fresh food
(in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is
indicated on the appliance label.
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Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze
home cooking (and any other food which
needs to be frozen quickly) more quickly
because of the freezing shelf’s greater
freezing power. Fast freezing shelf is the
bottom drawer of the freezer compartment.
NOTE:
If you attempt to open the freezer
door immediately after closing it, you will
find that it will not open easily. This is
normal. Once equilibrium has been reached,
the door will open easily
Important note:
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Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
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The taste of some spices found in
cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress,
vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion,
mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.)
changes and they assume a strong taste
when they are stored for a long period of
time. Therefore, add small amounts of spices
to food to be frozen, or the desired spice
should be added after the food has thawed.
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The storage time of food is
dependent on the type of oil used. Suitable
oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and
butter. Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig
fat.
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Food in liquid form should be frozen
in plastic cups and other food should be
frozen in plastic folios or bags.