ADDITIONAL TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES
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When purchasing chilled food, store all chilled food together while transporting it back from the store.
Place it in the fridge as soon as possible, before the other items.
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Do not overfill the refrigerator, as this blocks proper circulation and increases the consumption of energy.
Leave space around food to allow proper air circulation.
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To maintain temperature, only open the fridge door to put food in or take food out. Allow hot food to
cool down before putting it into the refrigerator.
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Glass and plastic bottles should not be placed in the freezer unless recommended by the product manu-
facturer.
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Do not place carbonated beverages in the freezer. Do not put fresh food directly in contact with al-
ready-frozen food. The storage life of frozen foods tends to vary and the recommended storage time
should not be exceeded. If there is too much food in the freezer, the freezing will be diminished and the
quality of the food will be affected. Food selected for freezing should be of adequate quality and suitable
for freezing.
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When emptying the refrigerator or freezer for cleaning, defrosting, transportation or other means, do not
allow that food to spoil or develop bacteria.
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The glass shelves in the fridge can be removed and into several different slots to accommodate the fridge
items according to your use.
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During a power outage, do not open the refrigerator unless necessary. Do not place additional food into
the unit. Take good care in examining the food before eating it, as there is a health risk of eating spoiled
food that has not been refrigerated properly. Some food may need to be eaten before it spoils. If the unit
is unplugged or has lost power, wait 3 to 5 before restarting the unit. Otherwise, the unit may not start.
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Keep foods well-sealed to prevent them from drying out and to keep odors from mixing.
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Store raw meat and fish on the lowest shelf to prevent contamination.
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Remember that not all types of fruits and vegetables require refrigeration. Many whole foods such as
radishes, bananas, pumpkins and onions are not necessary to refrigerate.
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The crisper is not cold enough to keep frozen treats such as ice cream or Popsicles. Those items require
the freezer.
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Do not let any fats come into contact with the plastic parts of the refrigerator.
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Do not store canned items, as they can expand and burst.
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Ensure that bottles and food containers are clean and dry before storing them in the refrigerator.
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When the appliance is not in use for a long period of time (such as more than a month, or several
months), disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Empty all food items and clean the appliance
using the instructions in this manual. Leave the door ajar to prevent odors from being trapped in.
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