Fridge use
Never put liquids in the refrigerator uncovered.
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Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool
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to room temperature before being put into the refrigerator.
Nothing should rest against the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this will
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cause frost and possible condensation problems which will be difficult to remove.
Make sure food is clean and any extra water is wiped away before putting
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into the fridge.
Wrap or cover food before putting into the fridge. This will help prevent the loss of
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moisture, keep food fresh and avoid unpleasant odors.
Sort foods prior to storing. Any foods to be used soon should be stored at the front of
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the shelf to prevent deterioration caused by the door being open for prolonged
periods.
Do not overfill the fridge. There should be sufficient space between the
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foods to allow the cool air to circulate.
Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help to keep the temperature low
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and save energy.
Never store raw meats on shelves above cooked meats or other produce. This will help
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to prevent juices from raw meat contaminating other foodstuffs.
Freezer use
The freezer compartments are designed to store only frozen food.
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Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully before putting
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them into the freezer.
Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen food. If no
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information is provided, foods should not be stored for more than three months after
the purchase date.
Store food in small packages (ideally less than1kg).This reduces the freezing time and
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improves the quality of the food after thawing.
Wrap food before putting into the freezer. To stop the wrapping
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sticking together, ensure it is dry.
Label the food before freezing with information including type of food and dates of
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storage and expiry.
Once food is thawed, it must not be refrozen. Only defrost as much food as is required
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to prevent wastage.
Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartments as they
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could explode.
The maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen within a 24 hour period is 2.0kg.
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Do not attempt to freeze more than the maximum amount.
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