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PART - 3.
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
Refrigerator Compartment
• To reduce humidity and the consequent increase in frost, never place liquids in
unsealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest
parts of the evaporating liquid and in time will more frequent defrosting will be
required.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at
room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in
the refrigerator compartment.
• Nothing should touch the back wall of the appliance as it will cause frost and
packaging to stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.
• Arrange meat and cleaned fish (wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which
you intend to use in 1-2 days, in the bottom section of the refrigerator
compartment (that is above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will
ensure the best storage conditions.
• Store fruit and vegetable items loose in the crisper containers.
Freezer Compartment
• Use the freezer for storing deep-frozen or frozen food for long periods of time and
making ice cubes.
• When freezing fresh food, ensure that as much of the food surface as possible is
in contact with the cooling surface.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• When freezing fresh food (e.g. meat, fish and mincemeat), divide it into portions
that you will consume in one sitting.
• Once the unit has been defrosted replace the food in the freezer and remember to
consume them in as short period of time.
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment, as it will disturb the frozen
food.
• When storing frozen food, the instructions shown on the packaging should always
be followed carefully and if no information is provided food should not be stored
for more than 3 months from the purchased date.
• When buying frozen food, ensure that it has been frozen at a suitable temperatures
and that the packaging is intact.
• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the
quality of the food and should be put into the freezer as quickly as possible.
• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is
probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that
the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, thermostat
setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time
required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the
instructions printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life
indicated.
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