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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 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.
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 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, 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.
If there is a power failure do not open the freezer door. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure
lasts less than 20 hours. If the failure continues for longer than 20 hours, check the contents of the freezer.
Do not re-freeze food that has thawed or partially thawed.
In case of power failure
