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FOOD STORAGE TIPS
The Freezer Compartment:
You should use the freezer compartment of your Fridge for storing food for long periods and
making ice. Aim to freeze fresh food as quickly as possible so that it keeps its taste and
appearance.
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum freezing capacity of your Fridge, this will
help to ensure that your food freezes as quickly as possible. The maximum freezing capacity for
freezing within a 24 hour period is 2 kg/24 hrs.
The storage durations of frozen food can be changed by a variety of factors, such as; the
frequency of the doors opening and closing, thermostat settings, food types and the period
of time that elapsed from when the food was acquired to the time it entered the freezer. It is
important that you follow the packaging on frozen foods and do not exceed the storage duration.
The table below contains some recommendations on freezing.
Food
Preparation
Storage Duration
(Months)
Thawing Period at
Room Temperature
(Hours)
Beef Steak
Cut into single
portions
6-10
1-2
Lamb
Cut into single
portions
6-8
1-2
Minced Meat
Packed in convenient
portions
1-3
2-3
Sausage
Must be packed
1-2
Until Thawed
Chicken and Turkey
Packed in convenient
portions
1-2
10-12
WARNING:
Do not re-freeze frozen food once it has thawed. It may be a danger to your
health.
Freezer Compartment Door:
The freezer compartment should be kept closed to prevent defrosting, reduce ice build-up in the
freezer compartment and avoid an unecessary increase in energy consumption. The door handle
on the freezer compartment door includes an indicator which shows whether the door is properly
closed or not. If the indicator is red the door is not properly closed.
Ice Cube Trays:
Your can make ice cubes using the ice cube trays supplied with your Fridge by filling each ice
cube tray three quarters full with water and placing it on the bottom of the freezer compartment.
Food
Preparation
Storage Duration
(Months)
Thawing Period at
Room Temperature
(Hours)
Freshwater Fish (such
as trout)
Cleaned well inside
and scaled. Washed
and dried. Cut off
head and tail where
necessary
2
Until Well Thawed
Lean Fish (such as
Sea Bass)
4-8
Until Well Thawed
Fatty fish (such as
Mackerel)
2-4
Until Well Thawed
Peas
Shelled and washed
12
May Be Used From
Frozen
