Suggestions On Food Storage - LG GR-486 Series Owner's Manual

SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE

STORING FOOD
Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an important
factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, pineapples, and
melons.
Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other food, and
lead to higher electric bills!
When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with lid. This prevents moisture
from evaporating and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients. This will also prevent transfer of
taste and smell from one food to other.
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator temperatures
even.
Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator, and cause
temperatures to rise.
In the event of a blackout, call the electricity company and ask how long it is going to last.
- You should avoid door openings while the power is off.
- When the power supply gets back to normal, check the condition of the food.
Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong temperature. Set the refrigerator to the correct
temperature for the food being stored.
Do not store food for a long period of time if it spoils easily at a low temperature.
Do not place unfrozen food in direct contact with food that is already frozen. It could be necessary
to reduce the quantity to be frozen if freezing every day is anticipated.
Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in each fridge or freezer compartment immediately after
purchasing.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or
drip onto other food.
Refrigerated foods and other food items can be stored on top of the vegetable drawer.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen.
Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrition.
When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period, place it on the freezer shelf, not in the
door rack.
Loading for Freezing - It is recommended to load newly introduced foods on the following position
for freezing:
TWO STAR COMPARTMENT
Two star ( ) basket or drawer can be used to store ice and food from -12 °C to -18 °C for
short periods.
Two star frozen food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making
icecream and making ice cubes.
Two star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
Freezer Door Basket, marked
frozen food (optional).
is -12°C compartment, that is suitable for short term storage of
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