Keep frozen foods together
Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping, and on the
journey home as this will help to keep the food cooler.
Store food straight away
Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Spe-
cial insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and
hardware shops. These keep frozen food cold for longer.
Thawing frozen food
For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegeta-
bles 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.
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the
most hygienic conditions as freezing alone does not improve the
food.
Never put hot or even warm foodstuffs into the freezer.
Prior to freezing the food, food should always be covered tightly
with foil, plastic film, placed in plastic bags or stored in airtight
containers. This will prevent food from dehydrating and to pre-
vent any strong odors of some foods transferring to milder ones.
To freeze raw meat, wrap in plastic bags or in airtight containers
and place on the lowest shelf to avoid cross contamination.
Do not allow raw meat to come into contact with cooked foods.
For safety, only store raw meat for two or three days. Fruit and
For every modification of your thermostat, you are supposed
to wait for the stabilization of the temperature inside the unit
before proceeding, if necessary, to a new setting. Do change the
position of the thermostat gradually and wait at least 12 hours
before re-checking.
NOTE:
after charging the device for fresh food or after repeated
or prolonged door openings, it is normal that the inscription “OK”
does not appear in the temperature indicator.
Wait at least 12 hours before readjusting the thermostat.
SHOPPING FOR FROZEN FOOD
The appliance is rated as a 4 star freezer and can freeze fresh food
and store pre-frozen food. 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 4
star rating.
Check the Fridge/Freezer temperature
Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop
where you buy your frozen foods. It should show a temperature
lower than -18°C.
Choose packs carefully
Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.
Purchase frozen food last
Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to
the supermarket.
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