Freezing and storing food (depending on model)
25
3minutes, depending on variety.
Remove, and plunge into ice-cold
water to cool quickly. Drain and pack
ready for freezing.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for
considerably longer.
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
– Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Only season cooked food lightly
before freezing, but care should be
taken as the taste of some spices
alters when frozen.
– Placing hot foods or drinks in the
freezer causes food that is already
frozen to partially thaw and increases
energy consumption. Allow hot foods
and drinks to cool down before
placing them in the freezer.
Packaging
Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
– plastic freezer film
– freezer bags
– aluminium foil
– freezer containers
Unsuitable packing material
– wrapping paper
– grease-proof paper
– cellophane
– bin bags
– plastic carrier bags
Expel as much air as possible from
the packaging.
Close the packaging tightly with
– rubber bands
– plastic clips
– string or bag ties
– freezer tape.
Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Before placing food in the appliance
Set the temperature to 5°C or colder
for approx. 4hours before placing
food in the freezer compartment.
This helps food which is already stored
in the freezer to stay frozen.
Placing food in the appliance
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
Place the food to be frozen flat in the
bottom of the freezer compartment or
in contact with the interior side walls,
so that it freezes through to the core
as quickly as possible.
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