IKEA FORKYLD, Manual

Type of food

Shelf life (months)

Poultry

Beef

Pork

Lamb

Sausage

Ham

Leftovers with meat

9 - 12

6 - 12

4 - 6

6 - 9

1 - 2

1 - 2

2 - 3

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

• Good temperature setting that ensures

preservation of fresh food is a

temperature less than or equal to +4°C.

Higher temperature setting inside the

appliance may lead to shorter shelf life of

food.

• Cover the food with packaging to

preserve its freshness and aroma.

• Always use closed containers for liquids

and for food, to avoid flavours or odours

in the compartment.

• To avoid the cross-contamination

between cooked and raw food, cover the

cooked food and separate it from the raw

one.

• It is recommended to defrost the food

inside the fridge.

• Do not insert hot food inside the

appliance. Make sure it has cooled down

at room temperature before inserting it.

• To prevent food waste the new stock of

food should always be placed behind the

old one.

Hints for food refrigeration

• Fresh food compartment is the one

marked (on the rating plate) with 

.

• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable

packaging and place it on the glass shelf

above the vegetable drawer. Store meat

for at most 1-2 days.

• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly

(eliminate the soil) and place in a special

drawer (vegetable drawer).

• It is advisable not to keep the exotic fruits

like bananas, mangos, papayas etc. in the

refrigerator.

• Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes,

onions, and garlic should not be kept in

the refrigerator.

• Butter and cheese: place in an airtight

container or wrap in an aluminium foil or

a polythene bag to exclude as much air as

possible.

• Bottles: close them with a cap and place

them on the door bottle shelf, or (if

available) on the bottle rack.

• Always refer to the expiry date of the

products to know how long to keep them.

Care and cleaning

Warning! Refer to Safety

chapters.

Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories with

lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe

them clean to ensure they are clean and

free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

ENGLISH 

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