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DO’S AND DONT’S
DO’S AND DON’TS
DO
Defrost food from the freezer thoroughly in a fridge or
in a microwave oven following defrosting and cooking
instructions.
Ensure that chest freezer lid is completely closed after
each use.
Close the lid gently.
Check contents of the freezer at regular intervals.
Clean and defrost your freezer regularly (See
“Defrosting”).
Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to
“Best Before”, “Use By” dates.
Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the
instructions given on the packets that you buy.
Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is
thoroughly clean before you freeze it.
Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to
ensure rapid freezing.
Wrap all foods in aluminum foil or freezer quality plastic
bags and make sure any air is excluded.
Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it in to the
freezer as soon as possible.
Store small items in the basket provided.
Remove ice cream from the freezer 10-20 minutes
before serving.
Defrost frozen meat completely before cooking.
DON’T
Leave the lid open for long periods as this will make
the freezer more costly to run and cause excessive ice
formation.
Use pointed sharp edged objects such as knives, forks
to remove the ice.
Put hot food in the freezer. Let it cool down first.
Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing
carbonated liquids into the freezer as they may burst.
Store poisonous or dangerous substances in the freezer.
Your freezer has been designed for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.