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Using the freezer
Precautions
Frozen food storage
The freezer is capable of producing very cold
temperatures which may cause injury if safety
precautions are not observed:
Caution: Do not touch ice with bare skin to
avoid ‘ice burns’.
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Do not attempt to freeze carbonated drinks such
as ‘fizzy pop’, mineral water, champagne etc. as
Food which has been purchased frozen should be
kept in its original packaging. Maximum storage
times and expiry dates are usually given on the
food packaging.
IMPORTANT
Do not re-freeze food that has thawed or partially
thawed.
When cooking food you must ensure it has
thoroughly thawed, especially important regarding
poultry and seafood.
Do not overload the food baskets and always allow
space between the packages of food. This ensures
the bottles may break when frozen. Drinks in
PEP plastic bottles must not be frozen.
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The freezer must only be used for the storing of
edible foodstuffs.
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Frozen food that has thawed should not be re-
frozen.
that cold air is free to circulate preventing the food
packages from sticking together.
When freezing fresh food do not freeze too much
food at one time. Do not exceed 4kg in 24 hours.
When removing ice cubes from the tray, it may help
to hold the tray under running water for a few
seconds in order to loosen the ice.
When freezing hot food allow it to cool before
placing it in the freezer. Always store it away from
food which is already frozen.
When not in use
If the appliance is to be emptied and turned off for a long period it is advisable to:
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Disconnect the unit from the mains supply.
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Empty the fridge or freezer of food and allow any ice that has formed to melt.
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Clean and dry the interior.
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Leave the door open.
