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SUGGESTIONS ON
FOOD STORAGE
Storing Food
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Store fresh food in the refrigerator
compartment. How food is frozen and thawed
is an important factor in maintaining its
freshness and flavor.
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Do not store food which goes bad easily at low
temperatures, such as bananas, pineapples,
and melons.
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Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing
hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other
food and lead to higher electric bills!
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When storing, cover food with vinyl wrap or
store in a container with a lid. This prevents
moisture from evaporating and helps food to
keep its taste and nutrients.
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Do not block air vents with food. Even
circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator
temperatures even.
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Do not open the door frequently. Opening the
door lets warm air enter the refrigerator,
causing temperatures to rise.
Freezer Compartment
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Do not store bottles in the freezer
compartment - they may break when frozen.
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Do not refreeze food that has been thawed.
This deteriorates taste and nutrition.
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When storing frozen food like ice cream for a
long period, place it on the freezer shelf,
not in the door rack.
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Avoid storing any food close to the bottom
area of the freezer shelf to keep efficient air
circulation.
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Refrigerator Compartment
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Avoid placing moist food deep inside
refrigerator shelves, it could freeze upon direct
contact
with chilled air.
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Always clean food prior to refrigeration.
Vegetables and fruits should be washed and
wiped,
and packed food should be wiped clean to
prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
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When storing eggs in their storage rack,
ensure that they are fresh. Always store them
in a upright position, which keeps them fresh
longer.
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