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CHAPTER -4: FOOD STORAGE GUIDANCE
• The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be air tight and shouldn't
leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• Before freezing fresh food, divide it into portions that can be consumed in one sitting.
• Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of time after defrosting
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment as it will thaw the frozen food.
• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on food packaging when storing frozen food. If no information is
provided food, should not be stored for more than 3 months from the date of purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it has been stored under appropriate conditions and that the
packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling. It is probable that
it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is
opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home.
Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
• The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.
• The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food, for storing frozen food, and for making ice cubes.
• If the freezer door has been left open for a long time or not closed properly, frost will form and can prevent
efficient air circulation. To resolve this, unplug the freezer and wait for it to defrost. Clean the freezer once it
has fully defrosted.
• Remove baskets, covers, and so on, to increase the storage volume of freezer.
• The freezer volume stated on the label is the volume without baskets, covers, and so on.
IMPORTANT
• Do not refreeze thawed food. It may pose a danger to your health and cause problems such as food poisoning.
• Do not put warm food in the deep freeze compartment until it has completely cooled. It will thaw already frozen
food, which may then rot.
• When purchasing frozen food, make sure it has been stored under appropriate conditions and the packaging
is not damaged.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity or if it has a foul odour. The food may not
have been stored correctly and may have gone rotten.
• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is
opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your freezer.
Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
NOTE: Remove frozen food from the freezer the day before consumption, and put in the bottom compartment of the
refrigerator. This helps reduce the temperature in the refrigerator, which in turn saves energy. If the frozen food defrosts
in an open area, energy loss will occur.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and any other food which needs to be frozen quickly) more
quickly because of the freezing shelf's greater freezing power. Fast freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of the
freezer compartment.
NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you will find that it will not open easily. This
is normal. Once equilibrium has been reached, the door will open easily.
Important note:
• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
• The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger,
garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they
are stored for a long period of time. Therefore, add small amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or the desired
spice should be added after the food has thawed.
• The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and
butter. Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
• Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.
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