GB
Freezer
HFV160
HFV160S
HF-188S
HFV160W
GB
Instruction for use
English
Contents
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Protecting the environment and advice for disposal
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Deciding where to locate your fridge / freezer
Installing your appliance
Danger warnings
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Rating plate
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Connecting up your appliance to the mains
Using your appliance
Switching on/off and selecting the temperature
Pilot lights
Warning buzzer
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Starting up the freezer
Freezing/storing of fresh food
Labelling
Maximum capacity
Storage time
Precautions and advice
Cleaning and maintenance
Switching off the appliance
Defrosting
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10 Troubleshooting guide
What to do when... / Please check
11 Getting your appliance serviced
12 Guarantee
13 Built in the appliance in a fitted kitchen
Foof storage guide
Please read these user instructions carefully to understand, quickly and thoroughly, how to use your new fridge / freezer.
Underline any parts your consider particularly important. Look after this document so that you may consult in future or
pass it on to any future owners.
Important!
This appliance is designed for domestic use.
The appliance has been tested against leakage in compliance with the relevant legal safety standards.
Should you have bought your new fridge / freezer to replace an old appliance, please make sure that all existing latch-or
bolt-locks on the old appliance are destroyed, before you dispose of it and the doors are removed.
This will ensure that a child cannot get trapped inside.
Please have the old appliance ecologically disposed of by a company specialised in environmental protection, since the
appliance may contain harmful components in the refrigerant and this must be removed with special equipment. Please
check with your dealer or with your local authority.
Make sure that the refrigerating system containing the refrigerant, especially the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance,
is not damaged during transportation to the disposal or collection site, so that you can be sure that the refrigerant does
not leak out. Details concerning the type of refrigerating/isolating agent used can be found on the appliance's rating plate.
After installation of the appliance, the plug should be easily accessible.
If the power cable is damaged, an approved cable provided by a manufacturer or a service agent must be used for
replacement.
Warning: Keep the appliance well ventilated; remove any transport supports from cavity.
Warning: Do not use hard objects to remove frost.
Warning: Ensure the refrigeration pipeline cannot be damaged.
Warning: Do not use electric appliances within the food storage compartment except where recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Clean the inside of the appliance with lukewarm
User instructions
g)
The user instructions apply to several models, for this
reason there may be some differences in the details given,
according to the type of the appliance.
water and vinegar and dry it thoroughly with a soft
cloth.
Do not use washing liquids, sharp or abrasive
household products or any other cleaning agents
containing soda.
1 Protecting the environment / advice for disposal
Packing
serves to protect the appliance during transportation and
recyclable materials have been used for packaging,
corrugated board/cardboard (mainly form waste paper)
Make sure that the pipes for the circulation of the
refrigerant are not damaged in any way during
installation of the appliance.
The appliance must only be used for the purpose for
which it is intended.
The appliance must be placed on a firm, level
surface. This is the only way to ensure that the
refrigerant can circulate freely and thus ensure that
your appliance wil work efficiently.
If possible, place your appliance in a cool, well
aired, dry room.
Do not place your appliacne in direct sunlight, nor in
a room at high temperature.
The remaining materials are:
shaped parts in PS (foamed CFC-free posysterene)
the remaining materials are foils and bags in PE
(polyethylene)
strapping tapes in PP (polyethylene)
Please hand over all packaging to the nearest official
collection point, so that all the different materials can
be re-used or recycled as far as possible and any
illegal depositing of such materials is thus avoided.
2 Deciding where to locate your appliance
In order to avoid any damage or injury to persons or things,
the appliance should be unpacked by two people and
placed in the chosen location.
Before positioning it, check that your new appliance
has no visible outer damage.
Do not place your appliance in the vicinity of any
sources of direct heat such as heating, ovens, cooking
stove etc. (This would mean the compressor would
have to work harder and as a result the power
consumption would be considerably higher).
On no account should you start up your appliance if it
is damaged.
Check the appliance carefully for:
If installation near a direct heat source cannot be avoided,
we recommend fitting a suitable insulation plate between
the appliance and the heat source (do not use asbestos),
or at least the following minimum distances must be
observed:
Damage to the packaging which might indicate that
the appliance has been mishandled during
transporation.
from a gas or electric cooker
from a radiator or oven etc.
from another refrigerating appliance
3 cm
30 cm
2 cm
Damage to the outer casing
Any visible damage to the cable / plug
Do not place any appliances, microwaves, toasters
etc. which give off heat on the appliance.
If in any doubt let the customer service department check
the appliance.
Never obstruct the ventilation grille.
It must at all costs be avoided, that any environmentally
damaging refrigerant leaks out by starting up the appliance.
Always pull out the plug itself and never pull the cable
when cutting the appliance off from the mains supply.
WARNING!
3 Installing your appliance
Leave the appliance standing in its final position for
at least 2 hours before switching it on, so that the
circulation of the refrigerant stabilises and no
operating problems occur.
Before connecting up the appliance, make sure that
it is absolutely dry inside - especially in the corners.
a) Unpack the fridge / freezer.
b) In order not to unnecessarily waste raw materials,
the handles (requiring smaller packaging) have not
been mounted onto the appliance.
Mount the door handles and at the same time any
other enclosed parts according to the relevant
instructions enclosed separately.
Danger warnings
Depending on its composition, the refrigerant can be
easily inflammable. The refrigerant circuit has been
hermetically sealed and has been tested many times for
possible leaks.
c) Remove any objects from inside the appliance.
d) Carefully remove all film and adhesive tape
from the casing from the door.
Any inexpert interference might well create a fire hazard.
Make sure nothing mechanically effects the circulation
of the refrigerant, nor, in particular, the accessible parts
around the compressor.
e) Remove any polystyrene pieces from around the
compressor (if present).
f)THERemove all documents and accessories from inside
the appliance.
Only expert professional personnel should repair the
rrefrigerating system.
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The compressor is activated until the set temperature
Warning!
inside the appliance has been reached.
Any refrigerant spilling out can injure your eyes.
In the event of eye contact with the refrigerant, wash
your eyes instantly under plenty of running water and
call/consult a doctor (an eye specialist) immediately.
When setting the temperature for the freezer compartment,it
is best to use a coin.
Temperature settings:
Turn dial left to lowest setting slight cooling
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The appliance, according to its climate category, is meant
for use at certain room temperatures.
These temperatures should not be exceeded! The climate
category for your particular appliance is marked on the
rating plate. The categories are:
Turn dial right to highest setting lowest temperature
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The temperature must be set according to:
the room emperature
quantity of stored food
how often the appliance is opened
We recommend a medium setting. You will soon learn,
through observation, which is the most suitable setting
for your requirements.
name of climate
category
suitable
room temperatures
+ 10U) to + 32U)
+ 16U) to + 32U)
+ 18U) to + 38U)
+ 18U) to + 43U)
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Switching off: Turn the dial as far to the left as
possible.
The compressor has been switched off
Pilot lights
4 Rating plate
If your appliance is equipped with pilot lights, they indicate
the following:
The rating plate with the technical data is located on the
side of the appliance inner wall or outside, on the rear
side of the unit.
green = CONTROL the appliance is connected to the
electrical supply and is operating.
yellow = the SUPERFREEZE SWITCH is on and the
thermostat has been deactivated. The compressor
continues to refrigerate, until the SUPER FREEZER
SWITCH is switched off again.
Take a note of the technical date
Copy the technical date from the rating plate so that it is
accessible without having to move the appliance.
red = ALARM the temperature in the freezer
compartment is too warm i.e. has gone up.
Model-/Type NO
Gross capacity
Net capacity
Serial number
Operating voltage
Maximum absorbed power (W)
Safety fuse (A)
Power consumption
Freezing capacity
Litres
Litres
The green pilot light - when present - must always remain
on when the appliance is connected up to the electrical
supply and is switched on. It is very important to pay
attention to this because in the event of a power failure,
the red and yellow pilot lights stop operating and no longer
provide a warning.
V~50Hz
Watt
Amp
kWh/24h
kg/24h
If the red pilot light comes on there may be several
reasons for this, namely:
5 Connecting up your appliance to the mains
The freezer is being started up for the first time
It is being restarted after defrosting
The freezer has been refilled with fresh food
Your appliance must be connected only to a grounded
power socket which complies to relevant standards and
has been installed by an authorised specialist.
Before you plug in your appliance to the power socket,
make absolutely sure that the voltage (V) and the safety
fuse (A) for the main fuse box stated on the appliance's
rating plate match your electrical supply, If these do not
match, notify the nearest service department or your dealer
immediately.
In these cases it is quite normal for the red pilot light to
be on. It goes off automatically when the temperature
inside reaches approximately - 18oC.
Switch on (if provided) the SUPER FREEZE SWITCH
(switch off again no more than 24 hours later or when the
red light goes off).
If possible, do not open the freezer compartment until the
red light has gone off.
If the red pilot light continues to remain on after 12 to 24
hours, there may be a serious problem.
6 Using your appliance
Switching on / off and Selecting the Temperature
In this case consuit the chapter:
What to do when..." (Troubleshooting guide) at the end
of this user manual.
Temperature dial (Thermostat)
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The temperature dial switches the appliance on and off
and sets the cooling temperature.
Warning buzzer
If your appliance is equipped with a buzzer, it will sound
when the red pilot light goes on.
To switch on:
Turn the temperature dial to the right.
The appliance has been switched on.
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This will be automatically silenced, when you switch on
the the SUPER FREEZE SWITCH.
Pack fresh products in portions suitable for your needs
to avoid defrosting quantities that are too big for you to
use up in one day.
Label the portions with at least the following information:
7 Starting up the freezer
Product name (e.g. beef fillet)
Weight of the Portion
Quantity (number of pieces)
Freezing date
1. Switch on the freezer by turning the temperature dial
to the right (for the time being turn the dial fully to the
right to the maximum postion)(the green and red
lights - if provided - go on)
2. If equipped with a SUPER FREEZE SWITCH turn it
on (the yellow light will also come on).
3. Do not open the door of the freezer compartment for
about 4 hours, or for as long as the red light is on,
so that the temperature in the freezer can drop to the
necessary level.
Use by date (see "Food storage guide")
Then continue as follows:
a) Berries, fruits with peel, herbs etc. should be laid out
loose for freezing on the freezing tray (not all models
are supplied with this) in the upper part of the freezer
and then put into freezer bags after about 12 hours.
Store the filled freezer bags in one of the available
drawers.
4. You can now fill the freezer with frozen
food
(food which has been bought ready frozen). The
SUPER FREEZE SWITCH should be switched off
again after 24 hours at the latest.
Fresh food should be placed in the top drawer and
moved down to one on the lower drawers after approx.
24 hours.
Avoid putting fresh foods directly in contact with deep
frozen food. The deep frozen food could defrost and
may not last out the mormal storage time.
5. If you want to freeze fresh, unfrozen food, consult
the chapter "Freezing / Storing fresh food."
Warning!
Do not store any bottled liquids in the freezer. Liquids
expand when frozen and the bottle may explode.
Never keep explosive substances or aerosol cans
with inflammable propellants such as butane, propane,
pentane etc. in the freezer. Any escaping gases could
be ignited by electrical components. Such aerosol
cans can be recognised by the list of contents or by
the inflammable symbols printed on the can itself.
When storing ready frozen food, you must follow the
manufacturer's instructions on the food packaging.
Deep frozen ice-cream and ice-lollies must not be
eaten until a few minutes after being taken from the
freezer to avoid injury to lips and tongue (danger of
skin detachment). For the same reason, avoid touchng
the frozen inside walls of the freezer with wet hands.
Defrosted or slightly frozen products should be used
immediately. As a rule, such products are not suitable
for re-freezing.
b)
Within a period of 24 hours fill up the freezer only with
the adequate quantities of fresh food for the freezing
capacity of your freezr.
c) If your freezer is equipped with a SUPER FREEZE
SWITCH, switch it on (the yellow light will come on)
this is not strictly necessary when filling up with already
frozen foods (e.g. deep frozen foods).
WARNING! Switch off the SUPER FREEZE SWITCH
after 24 hours at the latest (the yellow light will go off).
d) Set the temperature dial to a medium to high setting.
e)
Keep the temperature in the freezing copmartment
under control preferably by placing a suitable
thermometer with a scale range of up to -26oC.
The storage temperature must always be at least
-18oC.
Packaging should be dry to avoid things freezing
together.
Refilling the freezer compartment with fresh (not frozen)
food
Ready frozen foods should be stored so that they do
not come into contact with newly added foods which
have not yet frozen.
Make sure that you wait at least 24 hours before refilling
with fresh food, in adequate quantities for the freezing
capacity of your freeze.
Maximum capacity
In order to ensure correct storage of frozen food, never
fill the drawers up to the top.
8 Freezing / Storing fresh food
Almost all fresh products are suitable for freezing and
storing in the freezer.
For the most common of these products, a storage guide
with details of acceptable storage times and the most
suitable packaging is provided. (see Food storage guide
Set the temperature dial strictly according to the filling
capacity.
To save energy in normal room temperatures (+ 18oC to
+ 22oC) we recommend setting the temperature dial to
a medium setting.
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Label fresh products clearly as they are not easy to identify
when deep frozen in transparent freezer-bags. We
recommend using commercially available labels for frozen
foods.
Storage time
The storage time for ready deep-frozen products depends
on the type of product and on its ingredients.
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For this reason, you should strictly follow the producer's
instructions on the packaging.
9 Cleaning and maintenance
As a firm rule, unplug the power plug or switch off
at the mains.
When you want to freeze fresh foods yourself, consult the
Food storage guide at the back of this user manual.
For the upkeep of the external appearance of your fridge
/ freezer, clean the outside every now and again.
Clean the door seal with warm water now and again
Once frozen foods have been defrosted, they should be
used up within between 12 to 24 hours.
but do not use any cleaning
products.
Do not eat any food beyond its storage time, this could
lead to food poisoning.
Clean your appliance regularly.
The various parts inside the fridge / freezer are generally
not suitable for dishwashers. These should be washed
by hand with warm water and a little washing-up liquid.
Never use a cleaning agent neat and on no account
use any abrasive or acid, i.e. chemical cleaning
products. A general all purpose pH neutral cleaning
agent is recommended.
Precautions and advice
Whenever cleaning or defrosting, remove the power
plug or switch off the main fuse.
The rating plate inside or outside your appliance should
not be damaged and should never be removed - this
is essential for servicing. Make sure, when cleaning,
that no water runs onto any electrical parts inside the
appliance.
After closing the freezer door, do not open it immediately
and do not force it open under any circumstances, The
vacuum created by the sealing of the door is dispersed
after about 1 - 2 minutes, so that the door can be
opened normally again.
To prevent condensation and ice forming, allow cooked
food to cool down to room temperature before closing
the lid of the dish and before storage.
If there is a heat exchanger - called condenser- on
the back of your fridge / freezer, this should be cleaned
regularly. Dust and dirt impede the release of heat
from the inside and considerably increase energy
consumption. For best results, use a soft brush or a
duster to remove dust from the condenser.
Leave the freezer door open as briefly as possible to
avoid wasting energy and to prevent an excessive
amount of ice forming in the freezer compartment.
Switching off the appliance
If your appliance is going to be switched off for longer
periods (such as during holidays), it should be left open
to prevent odours from buiding up inside.
If the red pilot light comes on unexpectedly or stays
on for a long period of time, do not open the door on
any account and take appropriate measures
immediately (see "What to do when....." at the back
of the user manual).
Ice and frost layers which build up to a certain thickness
on the inside walls, act as insulation and prevent the
dispersion of the coldness. These must be removed from
time to time. To remove the layers of ice from the inside
walls, use a plastic or wood scraper with no sharp edges.
When doing this, remove the drawers and lay a cloth on
the bottom of the appliance to catch the ice as it is scraped
off so that it can be easliy removed.
Never use a screwdriver or any other sharp-edged
metal tool to remove the layers of ice. The inside walls
are very delicate and can be easily damaged by sharp
edges. Use only plastic or wooden scrapers with no
sharp edges.
The method least likely to damage your appliance when
removing the layers of ice is to defrost it.
Defrosting
In normal circumstances (opening the freezer 4 - 5 times
a day) the freezer compartment should be defrosted once
or twice a year (more often in other circumstances).
The fridge compartment is defrosted automatically.
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Danger warnings
Switching the fridge off
If the fridge has to be switched off for a long period of
time, the temperature dial should be set to "0" and the
fridge cleaned as instructed above.
While the fridge is off, leave the doors open to prevent
odours form building up.
Never use electrical appliances to defrost your appliance,
such as a hair dryer, fan heater, dehumidifiers, de-icing
sprays or anything with a naked flame (e.g.candles).
The plastic inside of your appliance could melt and the
escaping gas or foam could be ignited by sparks or by
the naked flame.
On no account should a steam cleaning device be
used to defrost the layers of ice in the appliance
(great risk of an electric shock).
10 Troubleshooting guide
High quality manufacturing processes and the use of the
latest refrigerating and freezing technlogy will basically
ensure the trouble-free functioning of your appliance.
If you suspect any fault, before contacing your nearest
service department directly or via your dealer, make sure
you have followed all instructions and advice given in in
this user manual.
Proceed as follows to defrost your appliance:
Provide a suitable non-metallic container (a plastic
container or wash-basket).
1.
Please note:
Make absolutely sure that you remove the plug
from the power socket.
2.
The compressor (also known as the refrigerating motor
must) not operate continuously.
It is controlled by a thermostat which you set on the
temperature dial and switches on automatically when the
set temperature in the appliance is exceeded and switches
off automatically when it is reached again.
Noise can be heard in every compressor - refrigerating
system when it is switched on. These noises are produced
when the motor in the compressor is running and by the
refrigerant flowing through the refrigerating system circuit.
These noises are normal and do not indicate any fault in
the functioning of your appliance.
3. Dry hands thoroughly to prevent skin damage from
contact with ice
(it is advisable to use gloves).
4. Remove all frozen food from the freezer and roll it
firmly in newspaper place it in the container already
prepared and place the container in a cool, dry room.
5. Cover the container all around with a thick blanket.
6. Remove the drawers by pulling them as far out as
possible and then raising them slightly.
7. As described previously, scrape the thickest ice careflly
form inside the freezer and put it in the kitchen sink.
8. If your appliance is equipped with a drip duct at the
bottom of the appliance, pull it out and place a bowl
to catch the dripping water underneath it.
9. If necessary, speed up defrosting by placing a large
bowl of warm (not too hot) water on the bottom of the
appliance and close the door.
10. If your appliance is not equipped with a drip duct,
place an absorbent cloth underneath the front of the
appliance and wipe up the defrosting water with a
sponge.
In unheated rooms and in cold weather conditions,
condensation can build up on the outer walls of the
appliance.
This does not mean there is a fault and it will disapperar
when the temperature increases.
Only call the service department, if after analysis of the
possible fault factors, you cannot find any cause for the
defect or you are not able to eliminate the fault.
11. Thoroughly clean the inside. Wipe it out with warm
water and a little vinegar and then rinse it out with
clear water.
Therefore first check under: what to do when......"
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12. Dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth and air it for 3-4
minutes.
What to do when............:
13. Close the door and plug the appliance back in.
14. Reset the temparature dial to the maximum setting.
(if your appliance is equipped with green and red
pilot lights, these will come on) and if the SUPER
FREEZE SWITCH is provided, switch it on (the yellow
light will also come on).
a) The appliance does not function (it's not running).
Please check:
Is the plug in good order and is it plugged in the socket
properly?
Is the electricity coming through?
(check this by possibly plugging in a small appliance
such as a hand mixer or hair dryer etc.)
Is the appliance switched on? (Temperature dial
should not be set to "0").
15 Now refill the drawers with frozen food - the oldest
items at the top.
To prevent the frozen food from defrosting, carry out the
steps described above within two hours at the most.
16.
When the red pilot light goes off, reset the temperature
dial to a medium setting.
Warning!
If provided, switch off the SUPER FREEZE SWITCH
after about 12, but no later than 24 hours (the yellow
light will go off).
In the event of a fault or of a power failure, the insulation
of the appliance's walls provides 12 to 15 hours storage
time for the frozen foods after the beginning of such
failures.
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Warning
If it takes longer to eliminate a problem, the frozen food
in the appliance begins to defrost. Therefore, take prompt
action to eliminate the problem and, if necessary, move
the frozen food to another freezer (perhaps to a neighbour).
On no account should you undertake any technical
interventions or attempts at repair on your appliance.
11 Getting your appliance serviced
b) Your appliance is not cooling sufficiently.
The freezing process is taking too long.
The compressor is running too often.
Any repairs or interventions on the appliance should
only be carried out by your nearest service department,
as otherwise the user may run considerable risks and
the guarantee may no longer be valid.
Please check:
Did you make sure that the fridge / freezer was left
to stand for at least 2 hours before switching it on?
(To stabilise the circulation of the refrigerating fiuid)
see: "starting up".
Consult the enclosed guarantee card or the separately
enclosed list of after sales centres, to see which company
is responsible for servicing your appliance.
If not; unplug your appliance and lift it to one side, with
the door closed, for a short while, i.e. tilt it and then place
it back down on its feet again. After 2 hours plug it back
in. Do not open the door again for about 12 hours (i.e.
until the red light - if provided - has gone off).
If there is no indication of the nearest service department
in the documentation provided, then contact your dealer.
The door does not close tightly and is not sealing
properly:
Test: place a sheet of paper between the seal and the
casing and close the door. It should be difficult to pull out
the sheet of paper on all sides.
Reparis by the service departmetn to eliminate faults which
have occurred because of non-adherence to the information
and advice given in this user manual, have to be charged
to the customer and are not covered by your dealer's
guarantee.
If the paper slides out easily on one or more sides, call
your nearest service department.
In order to receive immediate assistance,makesure you
have
appliance:
ready the following essential data to identify your
Heavy ice formation on the inside walls of the freezer
Appliance type and model (see the rating plate)
compartment (see:"cleaning and maintenance")
Date of purchase
Name and place of your dealer
Description of the fault
The appliance is exposed to direct sunlight or is sited
near a direct heat source (oven, radiator etc.).
Protect the appliance against direct sunlight / check the
distance from the heat source / place an insulation plate
between the appliance and the source of heat (see
"Choosing where to install your appliance").
12 Guarantee
The general terms and duration of the guarantee are
those stated on the guarantee card enclosed, or
supplied by your dealer at the time of purchase.
13 Built-inappliance in a fitted kitchen
The freezer has been filled up with a quantity of fresh
food which does not comply with the freezing capacity.
If your appliance can be built in a fitted kitchen, the relevant
instructions are included among the other appliance
documentation.
Is the ventilation working properly,is the ventilation grille
covered or is the condenser on the outer rear wall full
of dust?
The manufacturer works to constantly improve the
design of all products.therefore these instructions are
sub-ject to change, without prior notice.
c) Your appliance is excessively noisy.
Please check:
Is the cabinet standing level and steady, are any
nearby objects or items of furniture being vibrated by
the
cabinet?
Note: slight bubbling noises are normal for this type of
refrigeration system.
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Storage table
Description
Food Symbols
Storage time
Mincemeat (ground meat)
Sausages
2 - 3 months
in polyethylene freezer bags
Small fish
Innards (liver/heart)
Ice-cream
Fruit
Ice-cream and fruit
In plastic container
Cheese
4 months
Bread
in polyethylene freezer bags
Large fish
Cakes/biscuits
<< in plastic container
6 months
Pork
in aluminium wrap
Beef
Rabbit
Lamb
Mushrooms/asparagus
Fruit (sliced)
6 months
in polyethylene freezer bags
Strawberries
Gateaux
<< aluminium wrap
Chicken/turkey
Duck
Goose
8 months
in aluminium wrap
Cauliflower
Beans
10 - 12 months
in polyethylene freezer bags
Peppers
Preserved food
Fruits preserves
Ice-lollies
10 - 12 months
in plastic container
<< in aluminium wrap
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