Jocel JSBS014627 - Freezing and Storing Food in the Freezer Compartment; Purchasing Frozen Food; Storing Frozen Food; Freezing Fresh Food

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FOOD
LOCATION (REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT)
Butter, cheese
Upper door rack
Eggs
Door rack
Fruit, vegetables, salad
Crisper
Meat, sausage, cheese, milk
Lower area (lowest shelf 1 crisper cover)
Dairy products, canned food, cans
Upper área or door rack
Drinks, bottles, tubes
Door rack
FOOD
LOCATION (FREEZER COMPARTMENT)
Small frozen food
Door rack
Packaged frozen foods
Freezer Drawer
Fish, meat, ice cream
Lower área (lower shelf of drawer)
Note: Food is not allowed to touch directly all surfaces inside the appliance. It has to be wrapped
separately in aluminum sheet or in cellophane sheet or in airtight plastic boxes.
FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
• To store deep-frozen food.
• To make ice cubes.
• To freeze food.
Note: Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly.
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.
• The following foods are suitable for freezing:
− Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs
without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and leftovers such as
soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, souffles and desserts.
• The following foods are not suitable for freezing: