3.3 Freezing fresh food
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the most hygienic
conditions as freezing alone does not sterilize the food. It is advisable to freeze
the food by packing it into separate meal portions and not in bulk form. Never
put hot or even warm foodstuffs into the freezer. Prior to storing the frozen food,
pack it in plastic bags, aluminum sheets or freezing containers and place into
the freezer. See the data sheet at the rear of this booklet for the maximum
permissible amount in kilograms of fresh food that can be frozen in any 24
hours period with a room temperature of 25ºC. Never freeze more tan maximum
permissible.
Note: Never put bottled food or drinks in the freezer compartment.
For best performance, leave enough space in the freezer compartment for air to
circulate around the packages.
3.4 Store frozen food
When using the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, turn the
temperature control to set "4" for at least two hours before introducing the
food to be stored.
All frozen food products you purchase should be placed in the freezer as
soon as possible to avoid the frozen food from defrosting. Storage
recommendation printed on the packaging of frozen food by the
manufacturers should be always be followed.
Be careful that the drawer mustn't mangle the refrigeration pipeline
When using the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, turn the
temperature control to set "colder" for at least two hours before introducing
the food to be stored.
All frozen food products you purchase should be placed in the freezer as
soon as possible to avoid the frozen food from defrosting. Storage
recommendation printed on the packaging of frozen food by the
manufacturers should be always be followed.
Be careful that the drawer mustn't mangle the refrigeration pipeline.
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