Use
Storing
Fresh
Foods
Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food,
correot temperature and taking into account hyg}enlo
preoaulions will subslantially influence the quality of
the food stored.
• Foods to be slored in the refrigerator should be
propedy packed so as to prevent mixing various
moisture degrees and odors (In polyelhylene bags
or sheet, aluminum foil, wax paper, or stored in
covered containers or bellies).
• Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove
excessive packaging (like yogurt in multi-package).
• Pack systemalioaIly and make sure that
foodstuffs do not touch each other (various odors
may mix)° Assure adequate air circulation
around packages°
, Never Biers flammable, volalila or
explosive subslances.
• Beverageswith high alcohol percentage shall
be stored in tightly sealed bottles in
verticalposition_
• Foodshouid not touchthe rear wailof
the refrigerator
• Foods should be cooled down before storing.
• Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the
coldest parts of the refrigerator.
• Try not to open the door leo often.
• Set the thermostat to a setting where lowest
temperatures are reached
Set the lhermosla!
gradually so as to avoid freezing of foods. Use a
thermometer and measure the temperature in the
individual compartmenlso Place the thermostat in a
gtass vessel filled wilh water° Temperature readings
are most reliable a few hours after a steady state
condition is reached.
. Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon
and orange peel, acid in buffer etc. can cause
damage when in contact wilh plastic surfaces or
gaskets for long periods of time.
. Unpleasant odors inside the refrigerator is a sign
that something IBw_ong with foods or that your
refrigerator needs cleaning. Unpleasant odors can
be eliminated or reduced by washing the interior of
the refrigerator with mild solution of water and
vinegar Wa also recommend using activated carbon
fillers to clean the air or to neufralize odors.
• If you are planning a long journey, make sure to
remove perishable articles of food out of Ihe
app]fance before you leave.