Fisher & Paykel RB365 Food storage tips - frozen food, For best results, Temperature, Packaging

Food storage tips – frozen food

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For best results:

Choose only high quality foods that freeze well.EN For optimum freezing results we recommend removing storage bins from the compartment and placing food directly on the trays.

Temperature

Store at 0°F / -18°C or colder. Take care to maintain this low storage temperature, eg. try to avoid opening the drawer unnecessarily.

If your ice cream is soft you are running Freezer mode too warm. For general freezer storage select Freezer mode.

For longer term storage select the Deep Freeze function. The lower temperature will preserve food for longer.

Packaging

Use good quality freezer proof packaging to maintain food quality. If food is only covered in plastic film, place inside a freezer-proof plastic bag.

Leave space at the top of containers, glass jars or plastic bags containing liquids or semi-solid foods. These expand as they freeze. Usually 1 – 2 inches (20 – 50 mm) head space is recommended. Remove all the air from the packaging and seal tightly before freezing.

When using the Deep Freeze function, ensure that freezer packaging is thick and airtight to reduce risk of freezer burn.

Time

Freeze immediately or as quickly as possible. For best results activate the Fast Freeze function. Keep a constant turnover of food. Use older items of food first. Do not exceed recommended storage times.

Keeping food frozen past the recommended time will not affect food safety but will adversely affect the quality of the food.

Amount

Freeze only small quantities of food at any one time. For best results we recommend that only 2.2 lb (1 kg) food per 0.9 cu. Ft (25 L) of storage volume capacity.

Do not pile frozen food around the air delivery vents at the rear of the compartment. It can prevent adequate air circulation.

Thawing

Thaw foods preferably in a refrigerator, or using a microwave oven or multifunction oven.