Power failure
If there is a power failure, do not open the door. Frozen food should not be
affected if the power failure lasts for less than 9 hours.
Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be
dangerous to eat.
Freezing and storing food in the freezer compartment
Using the freezer compartment
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To store deep-frozen food
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To make ice cubes
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To freeze food
Note: Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly.
Purchasing frozen food
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Packaging must not be damaged.
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Use by the 'use by/best before/best by/' date.
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If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly
in the freezer compartment.
Storing frozen food
Store at -18°C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer compartment door
unnecessarily.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables
should be blanched before freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.
Note: Keep food to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.
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The following foods are suitable for freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit,
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