3.
Seal the wrapping.
4.
Label packaging with contents and dates of freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers.
Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer
These times vary depending on the type of food. The food that you freeze can be preserved from 1 to 12
months (minimum at -18°C).
Bacon, casseroles, milk
Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies, prepared shellfish, oily fish
Non-oily fish, shellfish, pizza, scones and muffins
Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and lamb chops, poultry pieces
Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whole and yolks, cooked crayfish, minced meat
(raw), pork (raw)
Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole chicken, lamb
(raw), fruit cakes
Never forget:
·
When you freeze fresh foods whit a 'use by/best before/best by/' date, you must freeze them before
the expiry of this date.
·
Check that the food was not already frozen. Indeed, frozen food that has thawed completely must not
be refrozen.
·
Once defrosted, food should be consumed quickly.
VACATION TIME
For short vacation periods, leave the control knobs at their usual settings. During longer absences:
·
Remove all foods.
·
Disconnect from electrical outlet.
·
Clean the freezer thoroughly, including defrost pan.
·
Leave door open to avoid possible formations of condensate, mould or odours.
POWER FAILURE
·
Most power failures are corrected within an hour or two and will not affect your freezer temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
·
During power failures of longer duration, take steps to protect your food by putting dry ice on top of
packages.
·
Frozen food should not be affected if the power failure lasts for less than 15 hours. Do not refreeze
frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.
SOME IMPORTANT RULES FOR THE CORRECT USE OF THE FREEZER
·
Never place hot foods in the freezer.
·
Don't overload the cabinet.
·
Don't open the door unless necessary.
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Storage time
1 month
2 months
3 months
4 months
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12 months