HINTS FOR REFRIGERATOR
• Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food: wrap and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer. Always follow food storage times and use by dates suggested by manufacturers.
• Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.: They should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: They should be stored in the special drawer provided.
• Butter and cheese: Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic film wrap.
• Milk bottles: Should have a lid and be stored in the door racks.
HINTS FOR FREEZING
• When first starting-up or after a period out of use, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the
higher settings before putting food in the compartment.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and complete frozen and to make it
possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required.
• Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid temperature
rise of the latter.
• Iced products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, will
probably cause frost burns to the skin.
• It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage
time.
HINTS FOR THE STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD
• Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer
• Once defrosted, food will deteriorate rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not exceed the
storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
SWITCHING OFF YOUR APPLIANCE
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken
prevent mold on the appliance.
1. Remove all food
2. Remove the power plug from the mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.
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