Ice makingFreezing fresh food
Fill the ice tray with fresh drinking water to just belowThe maximum quantity of food you can freeze in 24
the top of each cube compartment and place in thehours is 10 kg. Run for 3 - 4 hours before loading with
top compartment where it will freeze quickly.food. After 24 hours the food will be fully frozen.
To release the ice cubes. twist the ice tray along its
length and the cubes will come out. They can then beNote
stored in a container to use at a later date.Aim to check dates on packets and rotate food regu-
larly. Although storage longer than recommended is
not harmful, �avours and textures begin to deteriorate.
Thawing
Thaw frozen food in the fridge or at room temperature,Warning
depending on the time available.
Do NOT remove items from the freezer if your hands
Some small items may be cooked from frozen, butare damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
please allow extra time for cooking."frost/freezer" burns.
Any frozen food which has defrosted accidentally
should either be consumed as soon as possible orHelpful hints when buying food
thrown away. If the thawed food is uncooked and has
not been completely defrosted, it can be cooked and1. Always ensure that fresh food you purchase is of a
refrozen.good quality and in prime condition.
DEFROSTED FOOD MUST NEVER BE REFROZEN2. Shop at a reliable source and buy the "freshest"
looking packages; avoid shopworn labels or pro-
Importants points to remenber...duce covered in dust.
DO...3. Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away. The use of insulated containers is ad-
* Label the food stored in your freezer, and use invisable. When you arrive home place the frozen
date order, ensuring that you are consuming food atfood in the freezer immediately.
its best.
* Leave the door ajar when the freezer is not in use.
DO NOT...
* Use a SHARP INSTRUMENT to remove ice and
frost.
Note
1. Do not place sealed containers of carbonated liq-
uids such as Ţzzy drinks into the freezer as it cre-
ates pressure on the container which may cause it
to explode, resulting in damage to the freezer.
2. Water ices and ice lollies should not be consumed
immediately after removal from the freezer as it may
result in low temperature skin abrasions.
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