Haier HFV160 User Manual

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HFV160 HFV160S HF-188S HFV160W
GB
GB
Freezer
Instruction for use
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WARNING
WARNING - Do not use mechanical devices or other means to acceler the defrosting process, other than those recommended b the manufacturer.
WARNING - Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING - Do not use electrical appliances inside the f
compartments of the appliance, unless the recommended by the manufacturer.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instr
-cerning use of the appliance by a person responsible f
Children should be supervised to ensure that the appliance.
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Contents
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Protecting the environment and advice for disposal
1
Deciding where to locate your fridge / freezer
2
Installing your appliance
3
Danger warnings Rating plate
4
Connecting up your appliance to the mains
5
Using your appliance
6
Switching on/off and selecting the temperature Pilot lights Warning buzzer Starting up the freezer
7
Freezing/storing of fresh food
8
Labelling Maximum capacity Storage time Precautions and advice Cleaning and maintenance
9
Switching off the appliance Defrosting Troubleshooting guide
10
What to do when... / Please check Getting your appliance serviced
11
Guarantee
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Built in the appliance in a fitted kitchen
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Foof storage guide
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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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User instructions
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.
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)
The remaining materials are:
shaped 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.
On no account should you start up your appliance if it is damaged. Check the appliance carefully for:
Damage to the packaging which might indicate that the appliance has been mishandled during transporation.
Damage to the outer casing Any visible damage to the cable / plug
parts in PS (foamed CFC-free posysterene)
Clean the inside of the appliance with lukewarm
g)
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.
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. 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).
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:
from a gas or electric cooker from a radiator or oven etc. from another refrigerating appliance
Do not place any appliances, microwaves, toasters etc. which give off heat on the appliance.
3cm
30 cm
2cm
If in any doubt let the customer service department check
the appliance. It must at all costs be avoided, that any environmentally damaging refrigerant leaks out by starting up the appliance.
3 Installing your appliance
Unpack the fridge / freezer.
a)
In order not to unnecessarily waste raw materials,
b)
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. Remove any objects from inside the appliance.
c)
Carefully remove all film and adhesive tape
d)
from the casing from the door.
Remove any polystyrene pieces from around the
e)
compressor (if present). Remove all documents and accessories from inside
f)THE
the appliance.
Never obstruct the ventilation grille.
Always pull out the plug itself and never pull the cable when cutting the appliance off from the mains supply.
WARNING!
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.
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. 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.
Only expert professional personnel should repai rrefrigerating system.
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Warning!
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.
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:
name of climate category
SN N ST T
suitable room temperatures
U
) to+32U)
+10
U
+16
) to+32U)
U
+18
) to+38U)
U
+18
) to+43U)
4 Rating plate
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.
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.
Model-/Type NO Gross capacity Net capacity
Litres Litres
Serial number
Operating voltage Maximum absorbed power (W) Safety fuse (A) Power consumption Freezing capacity
V~50Hz
Watt Amp
kWh/24h
kg/24h
5 Connecting up your appliance to the mains
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.
6 Using your appliance
The compressor is activated until the set temperature inside the appliance has been reached.
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 Turn dial right to highest setting=lowest temperature 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.
Switching off: Turn the dial as far to the left as
possible.
The compressor has been switched off
Pilot lights
If your appliance is equipped with pilot lights, they indicate the following:
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. red = ALARM the temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm i.e. has gone up.
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.
If the red pilot light comes on there may be several reasons for this, namely:
The freezer is being started up for the first time It is being restarted after defrosting The freezer has been refilled with fresh food
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 - 18
o
C.
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.
Switching on / off and Selecting the Temperature
Temperature
dial (Thermostat)
The temperature dial switches the appliance on and off and sets the cooling temperature.
To switch on:
Turn the temperature dial to the right.
The appliance has been switched on.
In this case consuit the chapter:
What to do when..." (Troubleshooting guide) at the end
" of this user manual.
Warning buzzer
If your appliance is equipped with a buzzer, it will sound when the red pilot light goes on.
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This will be automatically silenced, when you switch on the the SUPER FREEZE SWITCH.
7 Starting up the freezer
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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.
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. If you want to freeze fresh, unfrozen food, consult
5. 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. Packaging should be dry to avoid things freezing together. Ready frozen foods should be stored so that they do not come into contact with newly added foods which have not yet frozen.
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:
Product name (e.g. beef fillet) Weight of the Portion Quantity (number of pieces) Freezing date Use by date (see "Food storage guide")
Then continue as follows:
Berries, fruits with peel, herbs etc. should be laid out
a)
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. 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.
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.
If your freezer is equipped with a SUPER FREEZE
c)
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 -26
The storage temperature must always be at least
o
C.
-18
o
C.
Refilling the freezer compartment with fresh (not frozen) food
Make sure that you wait at least 24 hours before refilling with fresh food, in adequate quantities for the freezing capacity of your freeze.
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 " at the back of this user manual).
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.
Maximum capacity
In order to ensure correct storage of frozen food, never fill the drawers up to the top.
Set the temperature dial strictly according to the filling capacity. To save energy in normal room temperatures (+ 18
o
C) we recommend setting the temperature dial to
+22 a medium setting.
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.
When you want to freeze fresh foods yourself, consult the Food storage guide at the back of this user manual.
Once frozen foods have been defrosted, they should be used up within between 12 to 24 hours.
Do not eat any food beyond its storage time, this could lead to food poisoning.
Precautions and advice
Whenever cleaning or defrosting, remove the power plug or switch off the main fuse.
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 about1-2minutes, 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.
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.
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).
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.
9 Cleaning and maintenance
As a firm rule, unplug the power plug or switch off at the mains.
For the upkeep of the external appearance of your fridge / freezer, clean the outside every now and again.
Clean the door seal with
but do not use any cleaning
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 use any abrasive or acid, i.e. chemical cleaning products. A general all purpose pH neutral cleaning agent is recommended. 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 that no water runs onto any electrical parts inside the appliance.
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.
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.
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. The method least likely to damage your appliance when removing the layers of ice is to defrost it.
a cleaning agent neat and on no account
warm water now and again
products.
cleaning,
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
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).
Proceed as follows to defrost your appliance:
Provide a suitable non-metallic container (a plastic
1.
container or wash-basket).
Make absolutely sure that you remove the plug
2.
from the power socket.
Dry hands thoroughly to prevent skin damage
3.
contact with ice
Remove all frozen food from the freezer and roll it
4.
firmly in newspaper place it in the container already
prepared and place the container in a cool, dry room. Cover the container all around with a thick blanket.
5.
Remove the drawers by pulling them as far out as
6.
possible and then raising them slightly. As described previously, scrape the thickest ice careflly
7.
form inside the freezer and put it in the kitchen sink. If your appliance is equipped with a drip duct at the
8.
bottom of the appliance, pull it out and place a bowl to catch the dripping water underneath it. If necessary, speed up defrosting by placing a large
9.
bowl of warm (not too hot) water on the bottom of the appliance and close the door. If your appliance is not equipped with a drip duct,
10.
place an absorbent cloth underneath the front of the appliance and wipe up the defrosting water with a sponge. Thoroughly clean the inside. Wipe it out with warm
11.
water and a little vinegar and then rinse it out with clear water. Dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth and air it for 3-4
12.
minutes. Close the door and plug the appliance back in.
13.
Reset the temparature dial to the maximum setting.
14.
(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).
Now refill the drawers with frozen food - the oldest
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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. If provided, switch off the SUPER FREEZE SWITCH after about 12, but no later than 24 hours (the yellow
light will go off).
(it is advisable to use gloves).
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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.
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.
Please note:
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.
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.
Therefore first check under:"what to do when......"
What to do when............:
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").
Warning!
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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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).
b)
Your appliance is not cooling sufficiently. The freezing process is taking too long. The compressor is running too often.
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".
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).
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. If the paper slides out easily on one or more sides, call your nearest service department.
Heavy ice formation on the inside walls of the freezer compartment (see:"cleaning and maintenance")
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").
Warning
On no account should
interventions or attempts at repair on your appliance.
11 Getting your appliance serviced
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.
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 there is no indication of the nearest service department in the documentation provided, then contact your dealer.
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. In order to receive immediate assistance,makesure you have
ready the following essential data to identify your
appliance:
Appliance type and model (see the rating plate) Date of purchase Name and place of your dealer Description of the fault
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.
you undertake any technical
The freezer has been filled up with a quantity of fresh food which does not comply with the freezing capacity.
Is the ventilation working properly, covered or is the condenser on the outer rear wall full of dust?
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.
is the ventilation grille
13 Built-inappliance in a fitted kitchen
If your appliance can be built in a fitted kitchen, the relevant instructions are included among the other appliance documentation.
The manufacturer works to constantly improve the
ese instructions are
design of all products.therefore sub-ject to change, without prior notice.
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Food Symbols Description Storage time
Mincemeat (ground meat) Sausages Small fish Innards (liver/heart) Ice-cream Fruit
Cheese Bread Large fish Cakes/biscuits
Pork Beef Rabbit Lamb
Mushrooms/asparagus Fruit (sliced) Strawberries Gateaux
2 - 3 months in polyethylene freezer bags
Ice-cream and fruit In plastic container
4 months in polyethylene freezer bags
<< in plastic container
6 months in aluminium wrap
6 months in polyethylene freezer bags
<< aluminium wrap
Chicken/turkey Duck Goose
Cauliflower Beans Peppers
Preserved food Fruits preserves Ice-lollies
8 months in aluminium wrap
10 - 12 months in polyethylene freezer bags
10 - 12 months in plastic container << in aluminium wrap
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