The Freezer Compartment; Deep Freeze Information; Deep Freeze Packaging Information; Placing Foods - Defy C300 Instruction Manual

Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the
electricity supply.
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The freezer compartment

Deep-freeze information
• Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when
placed in a freezer to maintain its quality.
It is possible to keep food for a long time period
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only at temperatures of -18°C or lower.
The quality of food in a freezer can be maintained
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for many months at temperatures of -18°C or lower.
Pre-packed commercially frozen
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stored in accordance with the frozen food
manufacturer's instructions for a (4 star) frozen
food storage compartment.
• To ensure that the high quality achieved by the
frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is
maintained, the following should be remembered:
Put packages in the freezer as quickly as possible
after purchase. Ensure that contents are labelled
and dated. Do not exceed "Use By" or "Best
Before" dates on the packaging.
If there is a power failure do not open the freezer
door. Even if the power failure lasts up to the
"Temperature rise time", frozen food will not be
affected. In case the failure lasts longer, the food
must be checked and when necessary, must be
consumed immediately or must be frozen after
being cooked.
• Wrap all food before storage. Seal all foods, or
place in airtight containers to prevent dehydration.
• Eliminate all the air pockets from packages and
keep air out by firm sealing.
When packaging in sheet material such as
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aluminium foil, parcel tightly and press out all air
pockets. All folds should be sealed with deep-
freeze sealing tape.
• Unwrapped food containing acids or salt may
permanently stain the cabinet interior.
• When loading bulk into the freezer, load one
quarter at a time and allow to freeze before loading
the next quarter.
• Divide food into reasonable portions according to
your requirements.
• Always use appropriate packaging material to
avoid odour penetration or degradation of the food.
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food should be
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• Allow hot food to cool before putting it into the
freezer. Freeze cooked food in small quantities.
This ensures rapid freezing and maintains the
quality of the food.
• Transport pre-frozen food from the supermarket in
foil lined cooler bags and transfer to the home
freezer as soon as possible.
• Place fresh food to be frozen near the side walls of
the freezer to ensure fast freezing.
Never exceed the maximum freezing capacity of
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the freezer.
Do not freeze too large a quantity of food at any
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one time. The quality of the food is best preserved
when it is frozen right through to the centre as
quickly as possible.
Take special care not to mix already frozen food
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and fresh food.

Deep Freeze packaging information

Materials to be used for packaging
and resistant to cold, humidity, odour, oils and acids
and they must also be airtight. They must be made
from materials that are suitable for deep freeze
usage.
Materials necessary for packaging
Cold resistant adhesive tape, Self adhesive labels,
Rubber rings and a Pen.
Food that has defrosted must be
consumed within 24 hours. Only cooked
food can be refrozen. Do not re-freeze
food that has defrosted.
Do not exceed the expiry date shown on
food packs.
Do not take out frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands could stick to the
frozen food.
Note: If the door of the freezer is difficult
to open just after being closed, this is
due to the pressure difference which will
equalize and allow for the door to be
opened normally after a few minutes.

Placing foods

Freezer
compartment
shelves.
Egg holder.
Fridge compartment
shelves.
Fridge compartment
door shelves.
Crisper.
must be tear-proof
Various frozen food such as
meat, fish, ice cream, and
vegetables.
Eggs.
Food in pans, covered plates
and closed containers.
Small and packaged food or
drinks (such as milk and fruit
juice). Delicatessen products
(cheese and butter).
Vegetables and fruits.