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The following guidelines and recommendations are
suggested to obtain the best results and storage hygiene
Storage life
(at -18°C)
Up to 6 months
- Fish, prepared dishes, baked
items.
Up to 8 months
- Poultry, meat, cheese.
Up to 12 months
- Fruit & vegetables.
Do
- Clean the appliance regularly,
see ‘Cleaning and Care’.
Do
- Check contents of the freezer every so
often.
Do
- Keep food for as short a time as possible
and adhere to best Before”, “Use by” etc.
dates.
Do
- Store commercially frozen food in
accordance with the instructions given on
the packets that you buy.
Do
- Always choose high quality fresh food and
be sure it is thoroughly clean before you
freeze it.
Do
- Prepare fresh food for freezing in small
portions to ensure rapid freezing.
Do
- Wrap all food in aluminium foil or freezer
quality polythene bags and make sure any
air is excluded.
Do
- Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put
it in to the freezer as soon as possible.
Do
- Defrost food a fridge.
Do
- Remove ice cream from the freezer 10-20
minutes before serving.
Food storage advice and recommendations to avoid waste food and energy
The most efficient use of energy is ensured in
the configuration of the drawers in their default
positions, with foodstuffs evenly distributed
throughout.
• Ensure the time between buying chilled/
frozen food and placing them in the
appliance is kept to a minimum, particularly
in summer. We recommend you use a cool
bag to carry frozen food.
•
Do not
leave the door of the appliance
open longer than is necessary and ensure it
is closed properly after each opening.
• Try to keep ‘free air’ space to a minimum
and defrost the freezer when ice builds.
Don’t
- Store poisonous or any dangerous
substances in the freezer.
(Your freezer has been designed for the
storage of edible foodstuffs only).
Don’t
- Consume food which has been stored
for an excessive time.
Don’t
- Leave the door open for long periods as
this will make the appliance more costly to
run and cause excessive ice formation.
Don’t
- Exceed the maximum freezing loads
(6 kg in any 24 hours) when freezing fresh
food.
Don’t
- Give children ice cream and iced drinks
directly from the freezer as it may burn their
lips.
Don’t
- Try to keep frozen food which has
thawed, it should be eaten within 24 hours
or cooked and re-frozen.
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