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Storing frozen food
• When buying frozen food, only buy quantities that you can store straight away; use
an insulated container for your shopping and when you get home, place the food in
the freezer immediately.
• When storing pre-packed, commercially frozen food, follow the food manufacturer’s
instructions for storing the food in a home freezer. Do not exceed any storage times
listed on the packaging.
• Once you have opened a packet of frozen food, rewrap it airtight to prevent surface
evaporation which causes drying or freezer burn.
• Do not place carbonated liquids such as bottles of fizzy drink in the freezer as the
container could explode under pressure and damage the freezer.
• Do not refreeze food once it has been defrosted.
• Frozen food which has thawed accidentally should either be used immediately or
thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely
defrosted, it may be cooked and then refrozen.
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CAUTION!
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp or wet as
this could cause skin abrasions.
Saving energy
• Locate the freezer in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing
appliances and out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the freezer.
Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the
freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the unit.
• Do not line the freezer storage drawers with aluminium foil, wax paper or paper
towelling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient.
• Do not pack food packages close together as this prevents air circulating.
• Organise and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible.
• Do not open the freezer door unnecessarily or for too long, especially during a
power failure.
• Do not run the appliance permanently on the MAX temperature setting. The MAX
setting is recommended on very hot days, or when you have added a large quantity
of fresh food.
Instructions (Cont.)
