Preparations for freezing
Leave cooked food to cool completely�
Chill food in a Fridge before freezing if possible�
Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it�
Don’t freeze food in metal containers as you may want to
microwave it straight from the Freezer�
Use special Freezer bags available from supermarkets, Freezer
film, polythene bags, plastic containers, aluminum foil for acidic
foods(such as citrus fruits)�
Do not use thin cling film or glass� Do not use used food
containers (unless cleaned thoroughly first)�
Exclude as much air from the container as possible� You could
buy a special vacuum pump which sucks excessive air out of the
packaging�
Leave a small amount of “air space” when freezing liquids, to
allow for expansion�
You can use the space in the Freezer most efficiently if you freeze
liquids(or solids with liquids, such as stew) in square blocks�
This is known as “performing” Pour the liquid into a polythene
bag which is inside a square sided container� Freeze it like this,
then remove it from the container and seal the bag�
Defrosting
This appliance is designed as automatic defrosting, no need to
defrost by hand�
Recommended storage periods
For recommended food storage time, refer to the information
given on your food packaging�
Cleaning inside the Fridge/Freezer
You should clean the Fridge/Freezer internally with a weak
solution of bicarbonate of soda� Then rinse with warm water
using a damp sponge or cloth and wipe dry� Wash the baskets
in warm soapy water and ensure they are completely dry before
replacing in the Fridge/Freezer�
Cleaning outside the Fridge/Freezer
Use standard non-abrasive detergent diluted in warm water to
clean the Fridge/Freezer exterior�
The grille of the condenser at the back of the Fridge/Freezer and
the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush
attachment�
Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any
part of the Fridge/Freezer
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