Storing Food - Hotpoint RLB20 User Instructions

Storing food

Making the best use of your
Appliance
To ensure that your appliance operates as
efficiently as possible:
* Follow packaging "best by/use by"
instructions or your suppliers advice on
a suitable maximum storage time.
* Keep foods covered to retain moisture
and prevent flavour/odour
transference. Plastic bags, aluminium
foil, plastic stretch wrap and containers
with lids are ideal.
* Select chilled and frozen food last
when shopping, transport in a 'coolbag'
and place in appliance as soon as
possible after arriving home.
* Avoid opening the doors unnecessarily
or for longer than needed.
* Allow hot or warm food to cool down
in covered containers before placing in
appliance, as placing hot food in the
appliance reduces efficiency.
Warning: Do not use to store poisonous,
flammable or dangerous substances,
your appliance has been designed for the
storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Storing food in a freezer (RZB20)
* Freeze and store either fresh food or
long term commercially frozen foods.
* Generally speaking long term storage
means up to 3 months but this can
vary, so always follow your supplier's
recommendations otherwise refer to
the pictorial guide on the door liner
(see below).
* Place frozen food in the freezer
compartment as soon as possible after
buying it.
* Liquid-filled bottles or sealed fizzy
drinks must not be stored in freezer, as
they may burst.
* Lollipops and water ices should not be
given to children directly from the
freezer. The low temperature may
cause 'freezer burns' on their lips.
* Store ice cream towards the top front
of the freezer and remove from freezer
15-30 minutes before serving.
* Ensure food is labelled and dated
before placing in freezer.
* Once thawed, food should be cooked
and eaten within 24 hours or cooked
and refrozen.
* Fully defrost your freezer when the ice
is between 3-5mm thick.
Note: A thick layer of ice will increase the
running costs of your appliance.
Storing Food in a Fridge
(RSB20 and RLB20)
* Pack and store cooked and fresh food
separately.
* Wrap raw or defrosting meat and
poultry in polythene or foil and store
below cooked foods and dairy
products to avoid contamination of
dripping food juices.
* Wrap cheese in greaseproof paper and
place in an airtight polythene bag.
Bring to room temperature before
consuming.
* Empty left over canned food into a
covered storage containers before
placing in fridge.
* Position food to allow cold air to
circulate freely, ensuring nothing
comes into contact with the cooling
plate at the back of the appliance.
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