Do’s and don’ts
Do-
Clean and defrost your appliance regularly (See “Defrosting”)
Do-
Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and cauliflower on the stem.
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Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in polythene or aluminium foil. This prevents drying.
Do-
Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags.
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Check contents of the compartments every so often.
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Store commercially prepared food in accordance with the instructions given on the
packets.
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Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before
freezing it.
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Wrap all food in aluminium foil or food quality polythene bags and make sure any air is
excluded.
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Don’t-
Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation.
Don’t-
Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your freezer. It has been designed for
the freezing of edible foodstuffs only.
Don’t-
Consume food which has been frozen for an excessive length of 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-
Use sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice.
Don’t-
Never use hairdryers, or electrical appliances for defrosting only use item
recommended by the manufacturer.
Don’t-
Put hot food into the appliance. Let it cool down first.
Don’t-
Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer
as they may burst.
Don’t-
Give children ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer The low temperature
may cause ‘freezer burns’ on the lips.
Don’t-
Try to keep frozen food which has thawed; it should be eaten within 24 hours or
cooked and refrozen.