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The freezer compartment
Deep-freeze information
x Food must be frozen as rapidly as
possible when placed in a freezer to
maintain its quality.
x It is possible to keep food for a long time
period only at temperatures of -18 degrees
C or lower.
x The quality of food in a freezer can be
maintained for many months at
temperatures of -18 degrees C or lower.
x Pre-packed commercially frozen food
should be stored in accordance with the
frozen food manufacturer’s instructions for
a (4 star) frozen food storage
compartment.
• To ensure that the high quality achieved by
the frozen food manufacturer and the food
retailer is maintained, the following should
be remembered:
Put packages in the freezer as quickly as
possible after purchase. Ensure that
contents are labelled and dated. Do not
exceed “Use By” or “Best Before” dates on
the packaging.
If there is a power failure do not open the
freezer door. Even if the power failure
lasts up to the “Temperature rise time”,
frozen food will not be affected. In case
the failure lasts longer, the food must be
checked and when necessary, must be
consumed immediately or must be frozen
after being cooked.
x Wrap all food before storage. Seal all
foods, or place in airtight containers to
prevent dehydration.
x Eliminate all the air pockets from
packages and keep air out by firm sealing.
x When packaging in sheet material such as
aluminium foil, parcel tightly and press out
all air pockets. All folds should be sealed
with deep-freeze sealing tape.
x Unwrapped food containing acids or salt
may permanently stain the cabinet interior.
x When loading bulk into the freezer, load
one quarter at a time and allow to freeze
before loading the next quarter.
x Divide food into reasonable portions
according to your requirements.
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x Allow hot food to cool before putting it into
the freezer. Freeze cooked food in small
quantities. This ensures rapid freezing and
maintains the quality of the food.
x Always use appropriate packaging
material to avoid odour penetration or
degradation of the food.
x Transport pre-frozen food from the
supermarket in foil lined cooler bags and
transfer to the home freezer as soon as
possible.
x Place fresh food to be frozen near the side
walls of the freezer to ensure fast freezing.
x Never exceed the maximum freezing
capacity of the freezer.
x Do not freeze too large a quantity of food
at any one time. The quality of the food is
best preserved when it is frozen right
through to the centre as quickly as
possible.
x Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
Do not take out frozen food with
wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the frozen food.
Do not exceed the expiry date
shown on food packs.
Food that has defrosted must be
consumed within 24 hours. Only
cooked food can be refrozen. Do
not re-freeze food that has
defrosted.
Note: If the door of the freezer is
difficult to open just after being
closed, this is due to the pressure
difference which will equalize and
allow for the door to be opened
normally after a few minutes.
Deep Freeze packaging information
Materials to be used for packaging must be
tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity,
odour, oils and acids and they must also be
airtight. They must be made from materials
that are suitable for deep freeze usage.
Materials necessary for packaging
Cold resistant adhesive tape, Self adhesive
labels, Rubber rings and a Pen.
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