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NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food and for storing frozen food for the
period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.
When freezing fresh food, wrap and seal the food properly; the packaging should be air
tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy grade, if in doubt
double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
upper and middle section. For bottom section, please use lower basket.
indicated on the name plate (see Freezing Capacity).
Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen food.
time.
In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a
to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
When purchasing and storing frozen food products, ensure that the packaging is not
damaged.
The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen food is indicated
on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If no
information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.
Once the food has thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it as quickly as possible
in order to consume or to freeze once again.
Not that; if you want to open again immediately after closing the freezer door, it will not
be opened easily. It’s quite normal! After reaching equilibrium condition, the door will be
opened easily.
Important note:
Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just like fresh foods. If they are not cooked
after being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.
The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar,
assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.)
changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period.
Therefore, the frozen food should be added little amount of spices or the desired spice
should be added after the food has been thawed.
The storage period of food is dependent on the oil used. The suitable oils are margarine,
calf fat, olive oil and butter and the unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and the other food should be
frozen in plastic folios or bags.