Freezing And Storing Food In The Freezer Compartment - Proline PSBS90IX Operating Instructions Manual

Fish and seafood
x Whole fish and fillets should be used on the day of purchase. Until required,
refrigerate on a plate loosely covered with plastic wrap, waxed paper or foil.
x If storing overnight or longer, take particular care to select very fresh fish.
Whole fish should be rinsed in cold water to remove loose scales and dirt
and then patted dry with paper towels. Place whole fish or fillets in a sealed
plastic bag.
x Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1 – 2 days.
Precooked foods and leftovers
x These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food
will not dry out.
x Keep for only 1 – 2 days.
x Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.
Vegetable and fresh fruit
x The vegetable containers are the optimum storage location for fresh fruit
and vegetables.
x Take care not to store the following at temperatures of less than 7°C for
long periods:
Citrus fruit, melons, aubergines, pineapple, papaya, courgettes, passion
fruit, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes.
x Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures such as softening of the flesh, browning and/or
accelerated decaying.
x Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe), bananas, mangoes.

FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

Use the freezer compartment
z To store deep frozen food.
To make ice cubes.
z
To freeze food.
z
Note: Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly.
Purchasing frozen food
Packaging must not be damaged.
z
z Use by the 'use by /best before/best by/' date.
If possible, transport deep frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer
z
compartment.
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