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PART- 3.
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
Refrigerator Compartment
• To reduce humidity and a consequent increase of frost, never place liquids in unsealed
containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the
evaporator and will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at
room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the
refrigerator compartment.
• Nothing should touch on the back wall as it will cause frost and the packages can
stick on the back wall. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.
• Arrange raw meat and cleaned fish (wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which
you will use in 1-2 days, in the bottom section of the refrigerator compartment (i.e.
above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will ensure the best storage
conditions.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing.
Freezer Compartment
• The freezer is intended for storing of deep-frozen or frozen foods for long periods of
time and making ice cubes.
• To freeze fresh food, ensure that as much of the surface as possible of food to be
frozen is in contact with the cooling surface.
• Do not put fresh food next to already frozen food as it may thaw the frozen food.
• While freezing fresh foods (i.e meat, fish and mincemeat), divide them in parts you
will use in one serving.
• Once the appliance has been defrosted replace the foods in the freezer and remember
to consume them in a short period of time.
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment as it may cause frozen food to
thaw.
• Always follow the storage instructions shown on frozen food packages. If no
information is provided food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the
purchased date.
• When buying frozen foods ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures
and that the packaging is intact.
• Frozen foods should be transported in appopriate containers to maintain the quality
of the food and should be placed in the freezer in the shortest possible time.
• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is
probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that
the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen foods depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting,
how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to
transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions
printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
