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Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help
to keep the temperature low and save energy.
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Never store raw meats above cooked meats or other
produce. This will help to prevent juices from raw meat
contaminating other foodstuffs. We recommend storing
raw meat packages or containers on kitchen roll and
changing the roll regularly. This will help to stop raw
meat juices running around the appliance.
Freezer use
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The freezer compartments are designed to store only
frozen food.
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Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to
cool fully before putting them into the freezer.
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Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage
of frozen food. If no information is provided, foods should
not be stored for more than three months after the
purchase date.
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Store food in small packages (ideally less than 2kg). This
reduces the freezing time and improves the quality of the
food after thawing.
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Wrap food before putting into the freezer. To stop the
wrapping sticking together, ensure it is dry.
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Label the food before freezing with information including
type of food and dates of storage and expiry.
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Once food is thawed, it must not be refrozen. Only
defrost as much food as is required to prevent wastage.