Do's And Don'ts - Beko CF47591W Instructions Of Use

DO'S AND DON'TS

Do– Defrost food from the freezer thoroughly in a fridge or in a microwave oven
following defrosting and cooking instructions.
Do– Ensure that chest freezer lid is completely closed after each use.
Do– Defrost frozen meat completely before cooking.
Do– Close the lid gently.
Do– Check contents of the freezer at regular intervals.
Do– Clean and defrost your freezer regulary (See "Defrosting")
Do– Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to "Best Before", "Use By"
dates.
Do– Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on
the packets that you buy.
Do– Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before
you freeze it.
Do– Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing.
Do– Wrap all foods in aluminium foil or freezer quality plastic bags and make sure
any air is excluded.
Do– Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it in to the freezer as soon as
possible.
Do– Store small items in the basket provided.
Do– Remove ice cream from the freezer 10-20 minutes before serving.
Don't – Leave the lid open for long periods as this will make the freezer more costly
to run and cause excessive ice formation.
Don't – Use pointed sharp edged obiects such as knives, forks to remove the ice.
Don't – Put hot food in the freezer. Let it cool down first.
Don't – Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the
freezer as they may burst.
Don't – Store poisonous or dangerous substances in the freezer. Your freezer has
been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Don't – Exceed the maximum freezing capacity ( 12 kg in any 24 hours) when
freezing fresh food.
Don't – Consume ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer. The low
temperature may cause 'freezer burns' on lips.
Don't – Freeze fizzy drinks.
Don't – Try to keep frozen food which has thawed, it should be eaten within 24
hours or cooked and refrozen.
Don't – Remove items from the freezer with wet hands.
Don't – Shut the lid with force. You will damage the appliance.
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