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C
RISPER
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The crisper is the optimum storage location for fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Take care not to store the following food at temperatures of less than 7 °C for
long periods: citrus fruit, melons, pineapple, papaya, passion fruit, cucumber,
peppers, tomatoes.
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Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures such as softening of the flesh,
browning and/or accelerated decaying.
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Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe), bananas and mangoes.
F
REEZING AND STORING OF FOOD IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
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To store deep-frozen food.
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To make ice cubes.
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To freeze food.
NOTICE!
Ensure that the door of the freezer compartment has been
closed properly.
P
URCHASING OF FROZEN FOOD
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The packaging must not be damaged.
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Use by the „use by /best before/best by/
‟
date.
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If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in
the freezer compartment.
S
TORING OF FROZEN FOOD
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Store at -18 °C or colder.
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Avoid opening the freezer compartment door unnecessarily.
F
REEZING OF FRESH FOOD
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Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
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To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should
be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not
require blanching.
