Deep Freeze Information - Defy DUF300 Instruction Manual

Deep freeze information

Pre-packed commercially frozen
food manufacturer's instructions.
• 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 soon 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. In case the failure lasts for an
extended period of time, 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 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.
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.
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.
Always use appropriate packaging material to avoid odour penetration or degradation
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 the freezer.
Do not freeze too large a quantity of food at any 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 and fresh food.
Deep Freeze packaging information
Materials to be used for packaging
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.
Maintaining the quality of food
Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when placed in a freezer to maintain the
quality of the food. Food may be kept for a long time period only at temperatures of -
18 C or lower. The quality of food in a freezer can be maintained for many months at
º
temperatures of -18
food should be stored in accordance with the frozen
must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity,
C or lower.
º
Page 13