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Using the appliance
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are
airtight;
• do not allow fresh unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen thus avoiding a rise
in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep
tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be re-frozen;
• do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• Do cover or wrap the food particularly if it has a strong flavour
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
• Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the vegetable
drawer.
• For safety store in this way only one or two days at the most.
• Cooked foods cold dishes etc...: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special
drawer(s) provided.
• butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
• Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door.
• Bananas potatoes onions and garlic, if not packed must not be kept in the fridge.
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