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Do’s and don’ts
Do- Clean and defrost your appliance regularly (See “Defrosting”)
Do- Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in polythene or aluminium foil. This prevents
drying.
Do- Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags.
Do- Check contents of the compartments every so often.
Do- Store commercially prepared food in accordance with the instructions given on the
packets.
Do- Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before
freezing it.
Do- Wrap all food in aluminium foil or food quality polythene bags and make sure any
air is excluded.
Don’t- Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air
circulation.
Don’t- Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your freezer. It has been designed
for the freezing of edible foodstuffs only.
Don’t- Consume food which has been frozen for an excessive length of time.
Don’t- Leave the door open for long periods, as this will make the appliance more costly
to run and cause excessive ice formation.
Don’t- Use sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice.
Don’t- Use hairdryers, or electrical appliances for defrosting only use item
recommended by the manufacturer.
Don’t- Put hot food into the appliance. 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- Give children ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer The low
temperature may cause ‘freezer burns’ on the lips.
Don’t- Try to keep frozen food which has thawed; it should be eaten within 24 hours or
cooked and re-frozen.
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