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,
herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready
meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato
dishes, soufflés and desserts.
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The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or
radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-
boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
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