Safety; Helpful Hints For Storing Food; Helpful Hints For Freezing Food - Westinghouse WSE7000S User Manual

HELpfUL HiNtS

SAfEtY

It is important to use your appliance safely. This means you
need to supervise young children and infirm persons when
they use it. You need to make sure that young children do
not play with the appliance. Follow the tips below.
ALwAYS do tHiS
Check the power point is properly earthed – if you are not
sure get an electrician to check it.
Switch off and unplug the refrigerator at the power point
before you clean or move it.
If the power supply cord is damaged, have it replaced
by the manufacturer, service agent or similarly qualified
person.
NEVER do tHiS
Never let children play with the refrigerator.
Never store spray cans, explosive fluids or flammable
liquids in the refrigerator.
Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.
Never lick icy foods when they first come out of the freezer.
This can burn your lips and mouth.
Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself.
Never use electric heaters or dryers to defrost the freezer
because you can receive an electric shock.
Never use electrical appliances inside the food storage areas.
This appliance contains insulation formed with flammable
blowing gases. For safety reasons, take care when you
dispose of it.
Do not damage the appliance circuit.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
When you dispose of your old refrigerator or freezer remove
any doors. Children can suffocate if they get trapped inside.

HELpfUL HiNtS foR StoRiNG food

ALwAYS do tHiS
Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the
refrigerator as soon as possible.
Cover food with plastic wrap or foil to stop it drying out
and to help prevent bad smells.
Rinse and wrap fish and poultry before you put them
in the refrigerator.
Minimise bacteria by removing stuffing from poultry
before you put it in the refrigerator.
When you store eggs in the refrigerator compartment,
store them with the pointed end down.
NEVER do tHiS
Store bananas, avocados or mangoes in the refrigerator.
This can cause them to go black or to go soft.
Put hot or warm food in the refrigerator. Allow it to cool first.

HELpfUL HiNtS foR fREEziNG food

You can use the freezer to store food which you buy in bulk
when prices are low. You can also cook extra food and
freeze it for later use.
ALwAYS do tHiS
Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the freezer
as soon as possible.
Place food in plastic bags or plastic wrap before you put it
in the freezer.
Squeeze the air out of plastic bags as this prevents frost.
When you buy frozen foods in the supermarket, keep them
in their packaging when you store them.
Defrost food, especially chicken and fish, in the refrigerator
compartment. This stops bacteria from growing.
Leave food in its wrapping while it defrosts.
Use defrosted food immediately.
NEVER do tHiS
Never refreeze defrosted food.
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