Baumatic BRCF1855SL manual freezer section, Freezing fresh food

The **** freezer section

The freezer section is suitable for storing and freezing food.

oThe freezer section temperature must have already reached -18 degrees centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to store food that is already frozen or freezing fresh food.

oThe freezer section is only able to freeze a certain quantity of food at one time. You should not attempt to freeze more than 3 kilograms of fresh food within a 24 hour period.

oAny of the drawers can be used for freezing various foods.

oWarm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt to freeze it. If you place warm food in the freezer section, then the increased humidity will cause quicker ice formation and increase the amount of power that the appliance uses.

oThe guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in regard to the maximum storage time.

oThawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.

oIf power is cut to your appliance, DO NOT open the door to the freezer section. Your freezer will store food safely for approximately 10 hours.

oIMPORTANT: If the food has started to defrost before power is restored, then DO NOT re-freeze the items. The food should be used within a relatively short period of time.

Freezing fresh food

oFresh food should be packed into airtight containers

or packaging. This will help to make sure that the food doesn’t dry out or lose its flavour. It will also ensure that flavour does not transfer from other foods.

o Do not allow fresh food to touch items that are already frozen.

oChill fresh food in the fridge before freezing if possible.

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