The temperature in the fridge compartment can be monitored by
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using a fridge/ freezer thermometer. Do not use a mercury filled
thermometer as a breakage would cause a health hazard.
Your fridge must not be placed in a room where the temperature
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goes below 18°C or above 38°C for prolonged periods as the
internal fridge temperature will not be maintained.
Using your fridge efficiently
Avoid opening the door for long periods or unnecessarily.
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To maintain adequate air circulation do not overfill the fridge.
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Allow hot or warm foods to cool to room temperature before storing
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in the fridge.
Storing food in your fridge
Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately.
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Wrap raw or defrosting meats and poultry in polythene or foil and
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ensure they are stored below any cooked meats to avoid any
contamination from any juices that may drip.
Keep foods covered to help retain moisture and to help prevent
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odour. Plastic
bags, aluminium foil, plastic food wrap and containers with lids are
ideal.
Empty left over tinned food into plastic containers. Do not store foods
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in tins in the
fridge.
Position food in the fridge to allow cold air to circulate freely, making
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sure that
nothing touches the back wall of the fridge.
Operating your fridge
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