Daily Use
x Do not put hot food into the fridge.
x Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.
x Do not pack food close together as this prevents air circulating.
x Do not set the fridge temperature lower than necessary.
x Cover or wrap up the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
x Meat should be stored in sealed plastic bags and placed on the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer.
x Cooked food and cold dishes should be covered and stored on any shelf.
x Vegetables should be cleaned and stored in one of the drawers.
x Butter and cheese should be stored in sealed containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
x Milk bottles should have a cap and be stored in the door balconies.
x Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic must not be kept in the fridge unless
in a fully sealed container.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Daily Use
x The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and for storing
frozen food.
x The maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is 3kg.
x Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as the
pressure in the container may cause it to explode.
x Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer.
x Store pre-frozen food as soon as possible after purchasing.
x Ensure that the freezer door is always securely closed and only opened for
as short a time as possible.
x It is recommended that dates are put on the food packages so that the
storage time can be monitored.
x Ice cubes can be made in the ice tray provided.
x Ensure that pre-frozen food is still frozen when it is stored in the freezer.
x Cooked food should be allowed to cool to room temperature before placing
in the freezer.
x Food should be stored in freezer bags or freezer proof containers.
x Distribute fresh food evenly in the compartment so that air can circulate.
x Do not re-freeze food that has thawed out, unless you cook it again to kill
off harmful bacteria.
x Reseal packs properly after removing items. This will help prevent the
items from drying out and frost building up on any remaining food.
x Ensure that the seal is kept clean and that a good seal forms when the
door is closed.
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