AGA ASXSDL21 Deluxe, User Manual & Installation & Service Instructions

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Tips on Storing Fresh Food

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Make sure that foods, which have been cooked and 

require chilling, are at room temperature before placing 

them into the appliance. Make sure that these foods are 

stored in suitable containers.

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Foods stored in the refrigerator should be cleaned and 

dried before storing.

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Before foods are put into the refrigerator, it is 

recommended that the foods should be pressurised, 

so that the water cannot vaporise, and the fruits and 

vegetables keep fresh and food smells will not mix.

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Stored foods can be marked in bags.

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Foods eaten daily should be stored at the front of the 

shelf.

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Make sure that foodstuffs are stored systematically (raw 

meats with raw meats, dairy with dairy) to avoid flavour 

transfer and cross contamination. Raw meats should be 

stored towards the bottom of the appliance to prevent 

the possibility of it dripping onto uncooked food. Other 

foods should be stored above raw meat.

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When storing food in the fresh food section always 

make sure there is adequate space for airflow 

circulation. This helps to maintain the shelf life of the 

food.

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When storing food in the refrigerator make sure that 

foods are not too close to the rear wall to avoid the risk 

of freezing.

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It is suggested for radishes and other root vegetables to 

trim the leaves. This keeps the nutrition in the root and 

not absorbed by the leaves.

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Put frozen foods into the fresh food area to let them 

defrost. The low temperature of the refrigerator reduces 

the formation of bacteria and extends food life.

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Some foods like onions, garlic, bananas and root 

vegetables are better stored at room temperature than 

in the fridge.

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Melon, pineapples and bananas can go directly into the 

freezer after preparing, for storage over a longer period.

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Packaging fresh foods properly, using the correct 

temperature and taking into account food hygiene, will 

enhance the quality of fresh foods stored within this 

appliance.

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Use plastic bags, aluminium foil or other food wraps to 

cover fresh foods not in packaging to prevent flavour 

transfer and prevent contamination.

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Before storing items in multi-packs (i.e. yoghurt) remove 

any excess packaging.

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NEVER store anything that is flammable, volatile or 

explosive inside the appliance.

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Beverages with high alcohol content should be stored 

vertically in tightly sealed bottles.

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Delicate foods should be stored in the coolest part of 

the appliance.

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Try not to open the door too often.

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Set the thermostat to make sure that foods remain 

suitably cold; try to avoid freezing within the fridge. 

Using a thermometer will help you to judge how cool 

the appliance is. Place it into a glass of water and leave 

it inside the appliance for several hours to get a reliable 

reading.

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Some foods contain natural oils and acids (e.g. citric 

acid) which can damage plastics if spilled – make sure 

these foods are suitably contained.

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Unpleasant odours inside the fridge are a sign that 

something has spilled and cleaning is required. Using 

warm water with bicarbonate of soda will clean the 

interior of the appliance and remove most spillages (see 

‘Cleaning and Maintenance’).

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Always remember to remove perishable foods from this 

appliance before taking prolonged trips of holidays.