·Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene
food wraps which are airtight.
·Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the food
which is already frozen to avoid temperature rise of
the latter.
·Iced products, if consumed immediately after remov-
al from the freezer compartment, will probably cause
frost burns to the skin.
·It is recommended to label and date each frozen
package in order to keep track of the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
·Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by
the food retailer
·Once defrosted, food will deteriorate rapidly and
should not be re-frozen. Do not exceed the storage
period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an ex-
tended period, the following steps should be taken
prevent mould on the appliance.
1. Remove all food;
2. Remove the power plug from the mains socket;
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly;
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly
to allow air to circulate.
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