Electrolux EJF4442AOX - Manual (Page 12)

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• Frozen foods should be transported in appopriate containers to maintain the quality
of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest
possible time.
• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is
probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that
the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen foods depends on the room temperature, thermostat
setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required
to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions
printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
• 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.
• It should not be frozen with its shells. The white and yolk of the egg should be frozen
separately or as having been well mixed.
• 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.