Zanussi DV 35 Operating and safety instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE USE AND CARE OF
ZANUSSI
FREEZER

IMPORTANT
1. Remove all foam transit blocks from the front of
each basket before operating this appliance by
pinching the block at its base and peeling back.
2. The accumulator tray should be located under the
bottom freezer shelf. It can be removed and fitted
by flexing the sides of the tray. This tray can be
used to store ice trays.

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new
owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Warnings and Guidance
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read
them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults, children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
This product should be serviced by an authorised
Zanussi Service Force Centre, and only genuine
Zanussi spare parts should be used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Zanussi domestic refrigerators, freezers and
fridge/freezers are designed to be used specially
for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
Manufacturer’s storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
There are working parts in this product which heat
up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this could result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product should
be against a wall.
Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off the appliance and
unplug.
• The inner shelves of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
this should be punctured this would damage the
appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO
NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the
scraper provided. Under NO circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should
be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
See Defrost instructions.
• The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance.
• The appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it. Ice lollies can cause frost bums if
consumed straight from the freezer.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Refer to Your local
Zanussi Service Force Centre, always insist on
genuine Zanussi spare parts.
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CONTENTS
Conservation
Page 3
Specifications
Page 4
General Features
Page 5
Installation
Page 6
Door Reversal
Page 7
Adjustment of Door
Page 8
The Electrical Connections
Page 9
Health And Safety Guidelines
Page io
Using Your Machine
Page li
The Warning Lights
Page 13
Starting Up Page 14
General Food Preparation
Page is
Food Freezing Guide
Page 18
Maintenance And Cleaning
Page 20
What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?
Page 21
Servicing
Page 22
Service Agent Directory
Page 23
Peace Of Mind For Twelve Months
Page 27
Or Five Years
Page 28
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CONSERVATION
In The Interests Of The Environment:
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or fridge/freezer.
Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Officer to see if there are facilities in
your area for collecting the gas from the appliance for re-cycling. This will help reduce the
amount of CFC gas released in the atmosphere.
Help to keep your countryside tidy - use authorised disposal sites for your old appliances.
For Maximum Efficiency:
Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly.
Make sure that the door is closed properly.
Do not position the appliance near to sources of heat.
Do not over-fill your appliance, air MUST be allowed to circulate.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Exterior Dimensions DV35
Height
85cm (33.4”)
Width 45cm (17.7”)
Depth
60cm (23.6”)
Capacity
Gross 88 Litres
Net 70 Litres
Star Rating
4
Power Absorbed now
Voltage 220/240V
Frequency 50Hz
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GENERAL FEATURES
1. Fast Freeze Flap
2. Thermostat Control
3. Food Charts
4. Freezer Basket
5. Drain Channel
6. Level Adjusters (in 4 feet)
7. Warning Lights

INSTALLATION
WARNING:
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD
APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR
CATCH ON THE DOOR, PLEASE ENSURE
THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO
PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING
TRAPPED INSIDE.
The appliance should be gently pushed into
place until the top rear ventilation grill touches
against the wall. (See Fig. 1).
When in position, if a 20mm (3/4") clear gap
above the appliance is not available, gaps of
25mm (1”) should be maintained on both sides
of the appliance, this is to provide sufficient air
circulation. Always ensure that ventilation is
kept clear. If the ventilation is blocked by tea
towels etc., this will cause the appliance to
work incorrectly.
Fig. 2
Before switching on, make sure that the voltage
of your mains supply is the same as that stated
on the rating plate. This is located inside the
cabinet behind the bottom drawer.
At first you may be aware of sounds in your
kitchen which you are not used to, particularly if
your appliance is against sound-reflective
surfaces such as tiled or painted walls. Please
remember the cooling unit includes precision
built components which, like those in car
engines and other machinery with fast moving
parts, need a running in period which may last
several weeks. During this period, don’t worry,
just allow the appliance time to settle down.
Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with
food and must therefore be stood on a strong
firm floor, which must be level.
Adjust the level by screwing out the appropriate
level adjusters in the front feet using your fingers
or a 25mm (1") spanner (See Fig. 2).
Level adjusters are also available in the rear feet
in the event of excessive floor unevenness.
Make sure the appliance is upright and level so
that it does not move and is stable.
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DOOR REVERSAL
Before carrying out the following instruction
make sure that you:
* Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
* Remove all food and store in a cool dry
place.
* Remove all shelves and other loose items.
1. Gently lay the appliance back, with the top
raised at least 30cm (12") from the floor (use a
stool or something similar). Use a towel or cloth
at the base of the appliance to protect the side
panels and the floor from damage. Do NOT
support the appliance on the rear venitlation grill
(See Fig. 3 for correct positioning).
Remove level adjuster (1) from the small foot
assembly. The small foot (2) can now be
removed by removing the screw (3). In order
to remove the large foot/hinge assembly (7),
screws (4 & 5) should be removed making
sure that spacer (6) is retained with the
assembly (See Fig. 4)
2. Carefully disengage the door from the upper
hinge pin (See Fig. 4).
4. Refit the door, engaging the top with the
upper hinge pin in its new position.
5. P ull out the lower hinge pin (8) which may
have come away with the hinge blade or
remained in the door. Push the pin (rounded end)
into the bush at the bottom of the door on the
side opposite to its original position.
6. T aking care not to press down on the door.
The large foot/hinge assembly should be
transferred over to the opposite side of the
cabinet and screws 4 and 5 moved over to their
new positions in the hinge foot (See Fig. i).
Fig.i
7. I t is important that the spacer (6) is retained
with screw (4) in the channel between the base
of the appliance and the foot/hinge assembly
when screwing it into its new position.
8. Refit the small foot, positioning the screw in
the hole furthest from the cabinet front on the
flat portion of the base.
9. Replace the level adjuster (1) in the small foot.
10. S tand the appliance upright.
3. Unscrew the upper hinge pin (9) and transfer
it to the opposite side (See Fig. 5).
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE DOOR
Before carrying out the following instruction
make sure that you:
* Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
Occasionally door adjustment may be necessary
i.e. if a slight gap is noticeable between the door
gasket and cabinet. This condition is mainly due
to uneven floors or the loading of the door. It is
possible to adjust the door at the hinge point as
follows: (See Fig. 6).
1. With the appliance standing on a level surface,
check that the door opens and closes properly
and seals all round.
2. If an adjustment of the door is necessary this
can be done by loosening the screw (A) securing
the hinge blade to the foot and adjusting the
hinge blade and door in and out, a little at a time,
to tighten or loosen the fit. Re-tighten the screw
each time an adjustment has been made before
again checking for satisfactory door closure.
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THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off
and the appropriate plug fitted.
The cut off plug must be disposed of to prevent
the hazard of electric shocks in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of
your home.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires
on the mains lead of your appliance may not
correspond with the markings identifying the
terminals in your plug. Proceed as follows:
(See Fig. 7)
Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter ‘E’ or the earth symbol or coloured
green or green and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or
coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or
coloured red.
This appliance must be protected by a 13amp
AST A approved (BS1362) fuse, if a 13amp
(BS1363) plug or non rewirable plug is used, or
if any other type of plug is used by a 15 amp fuse
either in the plug or adaptor or at the mian fuse
box.
If at any time a replacement mains lead is
required, the cross sectional area of its
conductors must not be less than 0.75mm 2 .
If it becomes necessary to replace the mains
lead, the cable clamp should be tightened so as
to retain the new lead.
If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non
rewirable plug, the fuse cover must be replaced.
If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug
must not be used until a replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your
local Zanussi Service Force Centre whose
addresses are in the directory toward the back of
this instruction book and can also be found in the
telephone directory under ‘Z\ It is important
that the colour of the replacement fuse cover
corresponds with the colour insert or is
embossed in words on the base of the plug.
This appliance complies with E.E.C. Directive
number 82/499 of 7.6.82 relative to radio
interference suppression.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared food. This
together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that the safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.
* Keep the time between buying chilled and
frozen food and placing it in your freezer as
short as possible. A good way to keep the
food as cold as possible is to use an insulated
bag/box.
* It may be necessary to adjust freezer controls
to lower the temperature before adding a large
quantity of food, or freezing down fresh food
(check manufacturer’s instructions).
* Keep the freezer door closed as much as
possible. Remember that warm air is flowing
in as you are looking in to decide what you
are going to have for tea!
* Do not store food uncovered.
* Keep the freezer as full as possible, top up
with bread if necessary.
* Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but
do not place in the freezer until cool. (Leave
food in as cool a place as possible in order
that it can be placed in the freezer as soon as
possible).
* Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated
and labelled and used in correct date order to
ensure that food is consumed at its best.
* Existing frozen food should be re-arranged to
leave space on the top shelf for freezing.
* It is most important that food is used before its
‘best before’ date.
* Always wash your hands with soapy water and
dry them with a clean towel before handling
food.
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USING YOUR MACHINE
Freezer Compartment
The symbol means that your freezer will
store frozen food at 18°C (0.4F) for long term
storage and will also freeze fresh food.
If frozen correctly, food will retain texture,
colour, taste and nutritional content.
The interior temperature of the freezer is
automatically controlled by the thermostat. The
freezer is designed to produce a storage
temperature of -18°C (-0.4F) or colder. This will
normally be achieved with a setting of 4 on the
control dial. The control dial is numbered #-6.
The higher the number the colder the
temperature. On setting the cooling system is
switched off, but the appliance is not
disconnected from the electricity supply. (See
Fig. 8)
Due to different installations, methods of usage
and weather conditions, adjustments to the
temperature setting may be required. These are
best assessed against a temperature reading on a
thermometer buried in the frozen food or in a
block of margarine or butter. Remember you
must take your reading very quickly since the
thermometer temperaure will rise rapidly after
your remove it.
If colder settings are selected for extra chilling
effect, do not forget to turn the control dial back
to the correct setting afterward.
Freezing Fresh Food
The refrigerated top shelf in the appliance should
be used as a fast freeze compartment. Any
existing frozen food should be rearranged to
leave space on the top shelf for freezing.
* The Maximum quantity of fresh food you
can freeze in any 24 hours is 8.5kg.
Switch on the fast freeze switch from the normal
operating position ‘O’ to ‘I’ (See Fig. 8) and run
the appliance for at least 6 hours before placing
food inside. The amber fast freeze light will
indicate that the freezer is in the fast freeze
mode. This will lower the temperature inside the
freezer.
Place the fresh food on the top shelf in contact
with the refrigerated surface leaving a space
between items to allow cold air to circulate.
After 24 hours the food will be fully frozen and
can be transferred to one of the baskets. The fast
freeze switch can now be returned to its normal
operating position 'O’.
Note
After starting up or cleaning of the appliance the
fast freeze procedure should not be carried out
until the red light goes out and the freezer is at
its normal operating temperature.
Most fresh food will freeze well, however some
freeze more successfully than others. Food with
a low proportion of water such as bread, cakes,
pastry, meat, fish and poultry freeze
exceptionally well. Similarly, game, dairy
produce, fruit and vegetables all keep well in the
freezer.
Food with a high water content such as lettuce
and marrow do not freeze well as the freezing
process breaks down their cellular structure.
Other items which do not freeze well are
mayonnaise because it separates, bananas
because they turn black and whole eggs in their
shells because they crack.
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Frozen Food Storage
Your freezer has the following frozen food
storage capacity.
* Net storage volume : 70.22 litres
(2.48 cuft)
* Weight of stored food : 22.5kg
(49.61b).
* This is a standard measurement and the
actual capacity depends upon the density
and sizes of the food. The above figures
are based on an average density of
0.32kg per litre (201b. per cuft).
Some Useful Hints For Freezing
* The food to be frozen must be fresh and
of the best quality.
* The size of each pack should be small
enough to ensure that it is used in one go.
Small-sized packs freeze more quickly
and uniformly, and give better results.
* Frozen food, once thawed, must NOT be
re-frozen.
* Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty
food, salt and strong flavours will reduce the
storage time.
* Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium
freezing bags or foil, so that they adhere to
the food and provide an airtight seal. Stick a
label on each pack. This makes it easy to
check storage times.
* Never place cans or bottles of fizzy drinks in
the freezer, as they may explode.
* Do not.open the door or place extra fresh
food in the freezer during the fast freezing
process. Never put food to be frozen next to
food which is already frozen as this could
cause the temperature of the frozen food to
rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.
* Any open packets of frozen food should be
re-wrapped in airtight material to prevent
surface evaporation which causes drying or
"freezer bum".
Storage times for home prepared fresh food are
given on page 17.
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THE WARNING LIGHTS
Green Indicator Light (A)
When the appliance is switched on at the mains,
the green indicator light will be illuminated to
show the appliance is switched on. The light will
go out if the appliance is switched off.
Red Indicator Light (B)
The red indicator light is the temperature
warning light, it will illuminate when the
electricity supply is switched on or when the
cabinet temperature rises above the required
storage temperature. The light will go out when
the cabinet temperature falls to the correct
storage level.
Amber Indicator Light (C)
(Fast Freeze)
The amber indicator light is incorporated with
the fast freeze switch, which overrides the
thermostat when switched on. This allows the
freezer to run continuously. The light will
remain illuminated until the fast freeze switch is
turned off.
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STARTING UP
Switch on your appliance at the mains and set
the control dial to the normal operational setting.
Both the green and red indicator lights will
illuminate.
When the red indicator light goes out. The
freezer is ready to be used for frozen food
storage. Do not load with fresh food at this stage.
See Freezing Fresh Food on page 11.
If during normal opration the control setting is
increased, the red indicator may come on, this
should be ignored as it will go out when the
freezer has reached its new temperature.
Important
If the temperature rises in frozen food because of:
* A power cut
* Not following the manufacturers
instructions
* Defrosting
Then recommend storage life may be reduced
and storage times may not apply.
Frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be used immediately
or thrown away.
Alternatively if the food is uncooked and it has
not completely defrosted it can be cooked and
then re-frozen.
Defrosting
In the freezer compartment, frost accumulates on
the shelves during normal working and should
occasionally be removed with the plastic scraper
provided.
Heavy frosting (1/4" thick) will reduce the
freezers efficiency and therefore complete
defrosting should then be carried out, probably
at 6 month intervals depending on usage.
Preferably you should defrost the freezer
when there is little or no food in it.
1. Any remaining frozen food should be
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placed in another freezer, or wrapped in
blankets, or layers of paper and placed in
cardboard boxes, and store in a cool place.
2. Switch off the wall socket and remove the
plug.
3. Loosen the frost with the plastic scraper,
then place a suitable container under the
scraper to collect the defrost water.
(See Fig. 10).
4. After defrosting, clean and dry the interior
of the appliance for instructions see page 20.
Then switch the appliance on, replace the
frozen food and close the door.
Important
Ensure that the scraper is kept in a safe place for
future defrosting.
Remember
If the temperature of frozen food is allowed to
rise during the defrosting period, its storage life
may be shortened.

GENERAL FOOD PREPARATION
Fruit and Vegetables
Fruit and vegetables should preferably be frozen
immediately after picking or purchasing or kept
in the refrigerator for no longer than 24 hours.
For perfect result fruit should be just ripe, and if
any show signs of being damaged, then it should
be thrown away. Most vegetables and some fruit
need to be blanched before freezing.
Blanching
Where necessary, plunge vegetables into boiling
water for the specified period, and time from the
moment they return to the boil. Drain and cool
immediately in iced water before packaging and
freezing.
Meat
Freeze joints in handy sizes after trimming the
fat and removing bones if necessary. Game
must be cleaned before being hung for the
required period.
Poultry (Fresh)
Gut, singe and wash birds thoroughly. Tie
legs and wings to the body before placing
in the freezer, or cut into joints for packing
separately. Giblets should be packed
separately.
Fish
All types of fish should be preferably frozen
within 24 hours of being caught. Any superflous
scales should be removed along with the fins,
then the fish gutted and washed clean in cold
salted water before being frozen.
Ice Making
First, make ice cubes by filling the ice tray with
fresh drinking water to the top of each ice cube
compartment and placing on the freezer shelf.
When the ice cubes have formed, hold the tray
upside down and twist the tray along its length,
allowing loosened cubes to fall into a plastic
container or polythene bag. Store in the freezer
and use when required.
Prepared Food
These freeze well, but remember that seasonings
may become stronger during frozen food storage.
Salt shortens the storage time of frozen food so
add a little more if necessary during preparation
for eating. Semi-liquid food has a tendancy to
thicken, so should be made up with a little more
liquid than normal. Highly spiced and aromatic
dishes should ne wrapped thoroughly, so the
flavour does not transfer to other frozen food.
Always cool prepared food quickly and freeze
immediately.
How To Cool Food Quickly
Hot food should not be put straight into the
freezer because it will raise the temperature in
the cabinet, make the freezer work harder, thus
increasing the energy consumption. Therefore
you should always cool food quickly before
placing it in the freezer.
You can cool food quickly by placing it into a
cold container and stand it in a sink filled with
cold water. Regularly stir the food to help reduce
the temperature. Once the food is cooled,
transfer into a container suitable for freezing and
place it into the freezer.
Open Freezing
This method is commonly used to freeze fruit
and vegetables. After preparation place the food
in a single layer on foil covered backing sheets,
trays or special fast freeze trays, ensuring that
the items do not touch each other. Freeze the
food uncovered until hard (usually 1-2 hours),
after which it can be packed into polythene bags.
Open freezing is also useful for delicate food
which could become damaged during packing,
e.g. decorated cakes, flans and pastries.
Packaging
It is important to use the correct packaging to
preserve the quality of frozen food. All food
should be wrapped in moisture proof material
and be completely covered. Heavy gauge
polythene bags or sheeting; plastic containers
with tight fitting lids, aluminium foil containers
and waxed cardboard containers are types of
packaging that can be used.
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Plastic film can be used as an airtight, inner
wrapping for food which is then placed into a
polythene bag, or can be used to interleave small
items such as chops, steaks, burgers ere., so that
they can be removed individually. Use freezer
quality film or double wrap food with standard
kitchen film.
Make sure that joints of meat, poultry are well
wrapped. This is to ensure that no bones can
pierce the packaging during freezer storage.
Boiling bags can be used to both pack food in for
freezing and for reheating the same food in a pan
of boiling water. They are especially useful for
items such as new potatoes, sauces and single
portions of cooked food. As much air as possible
must be extracted from the bag and an effective
seal is essential.
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FOOD FREEZING
GUIDE
1
Max. Storage
Period
Method Remarks
MEAT joints
Beef 10-12 months
Remove additional fat
Cut to handy size wrap thoroughly
Pad bone ends
Pork 6 months
Cut to hand size wrap thoroughly
ditto
Lamb
9 months
Cut to hand size wrap thoroughly
ditto
Steak
10-12 months
Open freeze or interleave with plastic film
ditto
Chops See Pork or
Lamb above
ditto
ditto
Veal Fillets 6-9 months
ditto
Bacon, cured
smoked
6 weeks
1 month
ditto
Pack in handy meal portions
Sausages 6 weeks Wrap tightly
Pack in handy meal portions
Minced meat 2 months
Wrap tightly
Pack in handy meal portions
Offal and tripe
3 months
Clean thoroughly, remove tubes cores
and fat, pack in small portions
Make sure it is really fresh
POULTRY
Chicken
9-12 months
Clean in usual way, joint if necessary,
wrap thoroughly
Wrap giblets separately,
pad bone ends. Do not
stuff till ready
Turkey 9-12 months
Clean in usual way, joint if necessary
ditto
Duck, Goose
6 months
Clean in usual way, joint if necessary
ditto
Giblets 3 months
Wrap separately from bird
Game
6 months
Hang before freezing
Cook immediately after thawing
FISH
All types
3 months
Clean, descale, discard head and tail,
wrap separately
Must be fresh
Trout 3 months
Clean, descale, discard head and tail,
wrap separately
Must be fresh
Salmon 3 months
Clean, stuff with greaseproof paper for
shape retention or cut into steaks,
cutlets or fillets
Must be fresh
VEGETABLES
Mushrooms
3 months
Leave button mushroom whole, slice
larger ones. Trim stalks, wash, dry
thoroughly. Freeze open (or sauted in a
little butter till partially cooked then freeze).
Pack in boxes
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Max. Storage
Period
Method Remarks
Potatoes
3 months
New potatoes^pnd chips can be frozen
raft/. Otherwise cook partially in one of
usual forms, cool then freeze
Beans (Broad,
French or Runner)
12 months
Peel or pod, and wash, top and tail.
Cut large beans into shorter lengths
or slice.
Blanch for 2 mins., cool for
same time in iced water
then freeze.
Carrots
12 months
Use small ones. Prepare by scraping,
top and tail.
Blanch for 3-4 mins.
Cauliflower 12 months
Break up the florets and wash.
Blanch for 3 mins. Add
lemon juice to water to
improve whiteness.
Spinach 12 months
Wash thoroughly.
Remove thicker veins. Chop if liked.
Blanch a few leaves at a
time, for 2 mins.
Sprouts
12 months
Use only small ones.
Remove outer leaves.
Blanch for 3 mins.—medium
114-2 mins.-small
Root crops 12 months
The younger the better.
Peel and slice or freeze whole.
Blanch for 3-5 mins.
FRUIT
Apples
9-12 months
Freeze either of two ways:
as puree-stew with little water,
beat to smooth pulp, sweeten to taste,
blanch for two mins., drain and cool.
Pack tightly in layers with a little dry
sugar sprinkled between, if so desired;
or soak in slightly salted water for ten
minutes, dry and freeze.
Freeze in small quantities.
Pack in plastic containers,
leaving 1.5 cm (14 in.)
headroom.
Apricots
10-12 months
Preferably remove stones, but leave
skins on. Pack in syrup 200- 400g
(l/i-l lb.) sugar to 550ml (1 pint) of
water, making sure fruit is covered.
Pack in plastic containers,
leaving 1.25-2.5cm (14-1 in.)
2.5cm (14-1 in) headroom.
Cherries
12 months
ditto ditto
Damsons 12 months
ditto ditto
Plums 9 months
ditto
ditto
Gooseberries
12 months ditto
ditto
Blackberries
12 months
Either pack in syrup as above, or coat
with caster sugar and pack in plastic
containers. Also may be frozen open
then pack in containers.
ditto
Currants
12 months ditto
ditto
Raspberries
12 months ditto ditto
Strawberries
12 months
ditto
ditto
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