Miele F 9252 i User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Freezer
F 9052 i (-1)
F 9252 i (-1)
F 9552 i (-1)
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 290 650
en - AU, NZ

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................5
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
How to save energy ...............................................11
Switching on and off ..............................................12
Safety lock ......................................................13
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................13
The correct temperature ...........................................14
Setting the temperature .............................................14
Temperature range ..............................................15
Temperature display ...............................................15
Temperature display brightness....................................15
Alarm...........................................................17
Temperature alarm ................................................17
Door alarm .......................................................17
Activating the alarm system..........................................17
Switching the alarm off early .........................................17
SuperFreeze .....................................................18
SuperFreeze .....................................................18
Switching on SuperFreeze ........................................18
Switching off SuperFreeze ........................................18
Freezing and storing food..........................................19
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................19
Freezing fresh food ................................................19
Storing frozen food ................................................19
Home freezing ....................................................20
Tips on home freezing ...........................................20
Packing .......................................................20
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................21
Placing food in the freezer ........................................21
Freezer calendar ..................................................22
Defrosting .......................................................22
Making ice cubes .................................................23
Cooling drinks ....................................................23
Cool pack........................................................23
Defrosting .......................................................24
Contents

Cleaning ........................................................26
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................26
Ventilation gaps ...................................................27
Door seal ........................................................27
Problem solving guide ............................................28
Noises ..........................................................31
After Sales ......................................................32
Electrical connection..............................................33
Electrical connection ...............................................33
Installation ......................................................34
Location .........................................................34
Climate range ..................................................34
Ventilation .......................................................34
Before installation .................................................35
Did your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? ...............35
Stainless steel front..............................................35
Building-in dimensions ...........................................36
Adjusting the door hinges .........................................37
Changing the door hinging .........................................38
Appliance door ...................................................38
Building in the appliance ..........................................41
Weight of furniture doors ............................................41
Building into a peninsular run ........................................41
Fitting a furniture door ..............................................45
Contents

aSafety lock indicator light
bOn/Off button
cTemperature display
aFreezer drawers with
freezer calendar
dTemperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
eSuperFreeze button and indicator
light
fAlarm off button
Guide to the appliance
4

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance or the machine to prevent
misuse. Take care not to damage the
pipework at the back of it before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
5

This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the
appliance can, however, present a
risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that all users are
familiar with the contents. Pass them
on to any future owner of the
appliance.
Correct application
~This appliance is designed for
domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or
motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and
other typical living quarters. This does
not include common/shared facilities or
commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
The appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for storing
deep frozen food, freezing fresh food
and for preparing ice.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk
and could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~Older children may only use the
appliance when its operation has been
clearly explained to them and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of misuse.
~Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Keep children away from the
appliance at all times to avoid the risk
of injury, e.g. as a result of hanging
from the door.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

Technical safety
~Before installation, check the
appliance for visible signs of damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance.
A damaged appliance is dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty, it
must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
~This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, and does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Splashes of
refrigerant can harm the eyes.
In the event of any damage to the
appliance:
–avoid any flames or anything which
creates a spark,
–ventilate the room where the
appliance is located for several
minutes,
–disconnect the appliance from the
mains, and
–call Miele.
~The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and rated load)
match the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
7

~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with local and national safety
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is present and
tested regularly and, where there is any
doubt, the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the warranty will be
invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it has been switched off at the
isolator or at the wall socket and the
plug has been withdrawn, or
–the mains fuse has been
disconnected.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~This appliance must not be installed
and operated in mobile installations
(e.g. on a ship).
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Correct use
~Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn!
~Do not take ice cubes out with your
bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
~Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.
~Observe the "use-by" dates given on
food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored.
Follow the instructions given on the
food manufacturer's packaging
regarding storage conditions and
"use-by" dates.
~Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could lead to
flammable compounds exploding.
~Do not operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion!
~Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. The
cans or bottles could explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance.
~When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise they
could burst, resulting in injury or
damage.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
–remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
~Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
~Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
~Do not block the ventilation gap in
the plinth or the top of the appliance
housing unit as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance It would also
increase the electricity consumption
and could cause damage to the
appliance.
~Never use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
Disposing of your old
appliance
~Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latches
or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
~Be careful not to damage any part of
the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
–puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption
Installation In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20 °C.
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
Do not cover the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet and keep free
of dust.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).
Storage section 8 to 12 °C On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer than
16 °C.
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use Do not change the arrangement of
the drawers and shelves.
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time as
possible.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an organised
way, searching for an item will mean
the door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run for
a long time, as the appliance will
have to work harder to lower the
temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance to allow
air to circulate.
Defrosting (not
applicable for Frost
Free models with
Automatic Defrost)
Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has
built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
Cleaning
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Switching on
^Press the On/Off button.
Bars light up in the temperature
display, and the freezer starts cooling.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer
or, to save space, in the shallow freezer
drawer. The cool pack will be at its
most effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^Press the On/Off button until the
temperature display goes out.
The refrigerator section is switched off.
(If this does not happen, the safety lock
has been activated.)
Switching on and off
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Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.
Activating or deactivating the safety
lock
^Press and hold the SuperFreeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The SuperFreeze indicator light flashes,
and ;flashes in the temperature
display.
^Then press the SuperFreeze button
again.
;will light up in the display.
^You can now choose between ;0
and ;1by pressing the temperature
selector buttons:
0: The safety lock is deactivated,
1: The safety lock is activated.
^Press the SuperFreeze button to save
the setting.
The safety lock indicator Xwill light up
if the safety lock has been activated.
^Press the On/Off button to come out
of the setting mode.
If you do not do this, the electronics will
switch over to normal operation
automatically after a couple of minutes.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^switch the appliance off,
^switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable,
^defrost and clean the appliance out,
and
^leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Switching on and off
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
–if too much food is stored in it at
once,
–the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
–the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Setting the temperature
Use the two buttons underneath the
temperature display to set the
temperature for the freezer.
Press the
+ button: to raise the temperature
(it gets warmer)
– button: to reduce the temperature
(it gets cooler).
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When pressing the buttons, the
following information shows in the
display:
– When first pressed, the last
temperature selected flashes.
– Each subsequent press of the button
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–Keeping the button pressed in
adjusts the temperature continually.
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button, the current actual
temperature of the freezer section is
automatically shown.
The correct temperature
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If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6 hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature
display as it will take this long for the
display to give an accurate reading. If,
after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from:
-14 °C to -28 °C
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
Temperature display
During normal operation, the
temperature display on the control
panel shows the temperature in the
warmest part of the appliance.
If the temperature is not within the
range that the appliance is able to
display (below 0 °C), bars will flash in
the temperature display.
The temperature display will flash if
–a different temperature is being set,
–the temperature in the appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:
–when the door has been left open for
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
–when fresh food is being frozen.
However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above -18 °C
for a long time, check that the frozen
food has not started to defrost. If it has
started thawing, check that the food is
safe to use and if it is, use it as quickly
as possible.
Temperature display brightness
The appliance is supplied with the
brightness of the temperature display
set as low as possible. However, if the
door is opened, a setting changed or if
the alarm is sounding, the temperature
display will appear much brighter.
The level of brightness can be
adjusted:
^Press and hold the SuperFreeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The SuperFreeze indicator light flashes
and a ;flashes in the temperature
display.
The correct temperature
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^Press one of the temperature selector
buttons repeatedly until ^appears in
the display.
^Press the SuperFreeze button again.
^lights up in the display.
^You can now adjust the level of
brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons. You
can choose from settings 1to 5:
1: dimmest setting,
5: brightest setting.
^Press the SuperFreeze button to save
the setting.
^Press the On/Off button to come out
of setting mode.
If you do not do this, the electronics will
switch over to normal operation
automatically after a couple of minutes.
The correct temperature
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Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed and to avoid energy being
wasted if a door is left open.
Temperature alarm
An alarm will sound and the
temperature display will flash if the
temperature becomes too warm. The
temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
The alarm will sound and the alarm
indicator light will flash,
– if the freezer door has been left open
for a while, e.g. in order to load,
re-arrange or take food out.
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
– if there has been a lengthy
interruption to the power supply.
Door alarm
If the door has been left open for more
than approx. 60 seconds the alarm will
sound.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching the alarm off early
Once the set temperature has been
reached in the freezer, the alarm
switches off and the temperature
display stops flashing and lights up
constantly. However, you can switch
the alarm off before this if you wish.
^Press the Alarm off button.
The alarm will stop. The temperature
display continues to flash until the set
temperature has been reached. The
display then stops flashing and lights
up constantly. The alarm system is
active again.
Alarm
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SuperFreeze
Switch the SuperFreeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
SuperFreeze is not necessary:
–when putting in food that is already
frozen.
–when freezing less than 2 kg fresh
food daily.
Switching on SuperFreeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the SuperFreeze function
should be switched on 6 hours before
loading the freezer. When freezing the
maximum load of food the
SuperFreeze function should be
switched on 24 hours before loading
the freezer.
^Press the SuperFreeze button until
the light comes on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the appliance.
Switching off SuperFreeze
The SuperFreeze function will switch off
automatically after a minimum of 30
hours and a maximum of 65 hours. The
indicator light will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
To save energy, the SuperFreeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18°C or
colder has been reached in the freezer.
You should also check the temperature
inside the appliance from time to time.
^Press the SuperFreeze button. The
SuperFreeze indicator light will go
out, and the appliance will continue
to operate at normal power.
SuperFreeze
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Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be
exceeded. The maximum freezing
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour
period is given on the data plate:
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".
The maximum freezing capacity given
on the data plate has been calculated
according to the DIN EN ISO 15502
Standard.
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible so that the nutritional value
of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
During the defrosting process, only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells.
This means that a greater moisture loss
in food occurs. This can be seen in the
water that collects around the food.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check
–that the packaging is not damaged,
–the use-by date,
–the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop. The
length of time it can be kept is
reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18 °C.
^Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cool bag or cool box to transport it.
^Place it in the freezer as soon as
possible.
Do not refreeze defrosted or partially
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be refrozen after it has been
cooked.
Freezing and storing food
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Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Tips on home freezing
–The following types of food are
suitable for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites and a range of
pre-cooked meals.
–The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed. To blanch: bring a large
saucepan of water to the boil,
immerse the vegetables in the fast
boiling water for2–3minutes,
depending on variety. Remove, and
plunge into ice-cold water to cool
quickly. Drain and pack ready for
freezing.
–Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for
considerably longer.
–To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
–Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked food
lightly before freezing, but care
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.
–Do not place hot food or drinks in the
freezer. This causes already frozen
food to thaw, and increases the
energy consumption considerably.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer.
Packing
^Freeze food in portions.
Unsuitable packing material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
- bin bags
- plastic carrier bags
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- aluminium foil
- freezer containers
^Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them to
prevent freezer-burn on food.
^Close the packaging tightly with
- rubber bands
- plastic clips
- string or bag ties
- freezer tape.
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
^Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Freezing and storing food
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