Beko CF1100APW manual DO’S and DON’TS

DO’S AND DON’TS

Do – Defrost food from the freezer thoroughly in a fridge or in a microwave oven following defrosting and cooking instructions.

Do – Ensure that chest freezer lid is completely closed after each use. Do – Defrost frozen meat completely before cooking.

Do – Close the lid gently.

Do – Check contents of the freezer at regular intervals.

Do – Clean and defrost your freezer regulary (See “Defrosting”)

Do – Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to “Best Before”, “Use By” dates. Do – Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the

packets that you buy.

Do – Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before you freeze it.

Do – Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing.

Do – Wrap all foods in aluminium foil or freezer quality plastic bags and make sure any air is excluded.

Do – Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it in to the freezer as soon as possible. Do – Store small items in the basket provided.

Do – Remove ice cream from the freezer 10-20 minutes before serving.

Don’t – Leave the lid open for long periods as this will make the freezer more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation.

Don’t – Use pointed sharp edged obiects such as knives, forks to remove the ice. Don’t – Put hot food in the freezer. Let it cool down first.

Don’t – Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer as they may burst.

Don’t – Store poisonous or dangerous substances in the freezer. Your freezer has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.

Don’t – Exceed the maximum freezing capacity ( 5 kg in any 24 hours) when freezing fresh food.

Don’t – Consume ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer. The low temperature may cause ‘freezer burns’ on lips.

Don’t – Freeze fizzy drinks.

Don’t – Try to keep frozen food which has thawed, it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen.

Don’t – Remove items from the freezer with wet hands.

Don’t – Shut the lid with force. You will damage the appliance.

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