Precooked foods and leftovers
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These should be stored in suitable covered containers
so that the food will not dry out.
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Keep for only 1-2 days.
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Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.
Vegetable container
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The vegetable container is the optimum storage
location for fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Take care not to store the following at temperatures of
less than 7°C for long periods: Citrus fruit, melons,
aborigines, pineapple, papaya, curettes, 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.
Freezing and storing 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.
Note:
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has
been closed properly.
Purchasing frozen food
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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.
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