Freezing And Storing Food In The Freezer - THOMSON THFZ232WH Operating Instructions Manual

before restarting.
Turn off the appliance and unplug it from the mains socket. Remove all food. Also remove all mobile parts (shelves, accessories, etc.) or fix them into the
appliance to avoid any shock.
Relocate and install. If the appliance has been left on its side for any length of time, leave it standing upright for at least 10 minutes before turning on.
Your appliance uses isobutane (R600a) as a refrigerant. Although R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, it is explosive. Therefore you should
be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance's cooler elements from being damaged. In the event of a leak caused by damage to
the cooler elements, move your appliance from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER

Use the freezer compartment
To store deep-frozen food.
To make ice cubes.
To freeze food.
Note: Ensure that the appliance door has been closed properly.
Purchasing frozen food
Packaging must not be damaged.
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 appliance.
Storing frozen food
Store at -18°C or colder. Avoid opening the appliance door unnecessarily.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched
before freezing.Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.
Note: Keep food to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.
The following foods are suitable for freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs,
eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter,ready meals and leftovers
such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes,
eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches,hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt,
soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place food in airtight packaging.
1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and dates of freezing.
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