Freezing and storing food in the freezer compartment
· To store deep-frozen food.
· To make ice cubes.
· To freeze food.
Purchasing frozen food
· Packaging must not be damaged.
· Use by the 'use by /best before/best by/' date.
· If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag
and place quickly in the freezer compartment.
Storing frozen food
Store at -18°C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer
compartment door unnecessarily.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour,
vegetables should be blanched before freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require
blanching.
Note: Keep food to be frozen away from food which is already
frozen.
Meat, sausage, cheese, milk
Lower area (lowest shelf
/ crisper cover)
Dairy products, canned food, cans
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