SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
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STORING FOOD
• Store fresh food in the refrigerator. How food is frozen
and thawed is an important factor in maintaining its
freshness and flavor.
• Do not store food which goes bad easily at low
temperatures, such as bananas, pineapples, and melons.
• Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing hot food
in the refrigerator could spoil other food, and lead to
higher electric bills!
• When storing, wrap food in vinyl, or place in a covered
container. This prevents moisture from evaporating, and
helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
• Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets
warm air enter the refrigerator, causing temperatures to
rise.
• Do not store bottles on the evaporator - they may break
when frozen.
• Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and
fruits should be washed and wiped, and packed food
should be wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food from
spoiling.
