Hotpoint RZA50 - Manual (Page 10)

Useful Advice
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● Liquid-filled bottles or sealed fizzy drinks must not be stored in freezer, as
they may burst.
● Lollipops and water ices should not be given to children directly from the
freezer the low temperature may cause ‘freezer burns’.
● Store ice cream towards the top front of the freezer and remove from freezer
15-30 minutes before serving.
● Ensure food is labelled and dated before placing in freezer.
● When freezing fresh food follow the instructions for using fast freeze (see
CONTROLS section).
● Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with food already frozen, the
frozen food could start to defrost.
● Once thawed, food should be cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked
and refrozen.
● Fully defrost your freezer when the ice is between 3-5mm thick ( 1 /
4
inch) (see
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section).
Note : A thick layer of ice will increase the running costs of your freezer.
USEFUL AD
VICE
Storing Food in a Freezer
●
Freeze and store either fresh food or long
term commercially frozen foods.
● Generally speaking long term storage means
up to 3 months but this can vary, so always
follow your supplier’s recommendations
otherwise refer to the pictorial guide on the
door liner (as shown).
● Place frozen food in the freezer
compartment as soon as possible after
buying it.
Making the best use of your Freezer
To ensure that your freezer operates as efficiently as possible :
●
Follow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your suppliers
advice on a suitable maximum storage time.
● Keep foods tightly covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour
transference. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic stretch wrap and containers
with lids are ideal.
● Select chilled and frozen food last when shopping, transport in a ‘cool bag’
and place in freezer as soon as possible after arriving home.
● Avoid opening the door unnecessarily or for longer than needed.
● Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in
the freezer, as placing hot food inside reduces efficiency.
● Prepare fresh foods for freezing in small quantities to ensure that the food
freezes quickly and so that its quality does not deteriorate.
● Ensure that packets/containers of food are dry before freezing otherwise
they may freeze together.