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Using the Appliance Efficiently
• Take note of foods best before / use by instructions and follow the maximum
storage guidelines on the packaging.
• Keep foods covered to help retain moisture and to help prevent odour
/ flavour transference. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic food wrap and
containers with lids are ideal.
• Avoid opening the door for long periods or unnecessarily.
• Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing
in the freezer. Hot food will raise the temperature in the fridge and cause the
compressor to work more.
Storing Food in the Appliance
• Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately.
• Wrap raw or defrosting meats and poultry in polythene or foil and ensure
they are stored below any cooked meats to avoid contamination from any
juices that may drip.
• Empty left over tinned food into plastic containers. Do not store food in tins
in the freezer.
• Position food in the freezer to allow cold air to circulate freely, making sure
that nothing touches the back wall of the freezer.
