Storing, Freezing And Thawing Food - Hotpoint MSZ 900 DF (UK) User Manual

Storing, freezing and
thawing food
Introduction
Wrap food so that no water, moisture or condensate
can enter; this will prevent odours or aromas going
from one part to another in the refrigerator, ensuring
better preservation of frozen foods. Use plastic
containers with hermetic lids, aluminium trays,
aluminium foil, plastic film and waterproof plastic
NOTE: Never place hot food in the freezer. Allow hot
wraps.
foods to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes, then
wrap and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing
saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.
Sealing
When sealing food in bags, remove the air (liquids
need space to expand). Fasten the top of the bag with
a string. Put the label inside transparent bags; use
self-adhesive labels for applying on the outside of
opaque bags.
FOOD STORAGE CHART
Storage times vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (which should be
moisture and steam proof), and the storage temperature (which must be -18°C).
Food category
FRUIT
Concentrated fruit juice
Fruit (in general)
Citrus fruit and fresh fruit juices
VEGETABLES
Commercially frozen
Home frozen
STEWS
Meat, poultry and fish
FISH
Cod, sole
Salmon
Mackerel, perch
Already seasoned fish
Clams, oysters
Boiled fish, crabs
Raw crayfish
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Months
12
8-12
4-6
8
8-12
2-3
6
2-3
2-3
3
3-4
3-4
12
Defrosting
- Raw vegetables: place directly in boiling water
Useful suggestions.
- Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator
without thawing and cook normally.
compartment without removing the wrapping. Before
cooking, leave at room temperature for a couple of
- Meat (small cuts): thaw at room temperature or
hours.
- Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without
cook directly.
unwrapping or cook directly before completely
thawed. In case of a power failure, the freezer
compartment will maintain an adequate storage
temperature for about 12 hours; during this period, it
is advisable to keep the compartment door closed.
- Already cooked food: heat in the oven without
Do not refreeze partially thawed food.
- Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator compartment.
removing it from the aluminium containers.
Food category
MEAT
Sausages
Hamburgers
Beef, veal, lamb
ROASTS
Beef
Lamb and veal
Pork
Fresh sausages
STEAKS AND CHOPS
Beef
Lamb, veal, pork
POULTRY
Chicken or turkey (whole or parts)
Duck and goose
Cooked poultry (in sauce)
Steak (without sauce)
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Months
4 weeks or less
1
2-3
6-12
6-12
4-6
1-2
8-12
2-4
12
6
6
1
7