Whirlpool Freezer - GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD; Preparing and Sealing Food for Freezing; Defrosting Procedures for Various Foods

GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF
FOOD
The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol m=_-_is usedfor storing frozen food and freezing
fresh or cooked food.
The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen ina 24 hour period, at an ambient temperature of
25°C, is stated on the rating plate, inside the refrigerator compartment.
For more efficient freezing, activate fast cooling & fast freezing function.
PREPARING FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING
It isimportant to wrap food sothat no water, moisture, or vapour may penetrate; this avoids the transfer
of odours and flavours throughout the refrigerator and allows better storage of frozen food. Use plastic
containers with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foil, cling film and waterproof plastic
wrappings.
SEALING
When sealingthe food in bags,squeeze out the air (liquids need head spaceto allow for expansion). Seal
the top of the bagwith a fastener. Place labels on the inside of clear freezer bags:useself-adhesive labels
on the outside of opaque ones.........
DEFROSTING
Here are some helpful tips.
Raw vegetables: do not thaw, put straight into boiling water and cook asusual.
Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping. Before cooking, leave at
room temperature for a couple of hours.
Meat (small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook from frozen.
Fish:thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping or cook before fully thawed.
Inthe event of a power failure, the freezer compartment maintains the appropriate storage temperature
for approximately 12hours: during this time, we suggest you leave the door of the compartment closed.
Do not refreeze partially thawed food.
Previously cooked food: reheat in the oven without removing it from its aluminium container.
Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator compartment
NOTE: never place warm food in the freezer.
Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes, then wrap and freeze. Cooling hot foods
before freezing savesenergy and prolongs the life of the appliance.
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