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SUGGESTED ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD IN THE FRIDGE/FREEZER
Arrangement Examples
(See diagram)
1. Baked, chilled cooked food,
dairy products, cans.
2. Wine
3. Meat, sausages, cold cuts.
4. Fruit, vegetables, salads.
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5. Frozen food and
freezing of fresh food.
6. Frozen food.
7. Butter, cheese.
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8. Small bottles, cans, tubes.
9. Eggs.
10. Tall, large bottles, beverages.
The following guidelines and recommendations are suggested to obtain the
best results and storage hygiene.
1. The fridge compartment is for the short term storage of fresh food and
drinks.
2. The freezer compartment is
rated and suitable for the freezing and
storage of pre frozen food. The recommendation for
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storage as
stated on the food packaging should be observed at all times.
3. Cooked dishes must be stored in airtight covered containers.
4. Fresh wrapped produce can be placed on the shelf. Fresh fruit and
vegetables should be cleaned and stored in the crisper bins.
5. Bottles can be placed in the door section.
6. To store raw meat, wrap in polythene bags and place on the lowest shelf.
Do not allow to come into contact with cooked food to avoid contamination.
For safety, only store raw meat for two to three days.
7. Keep the food packed wrapped or covered. Allow hot food and beverages
to cool before placing them in the fridge. Do not store explosive substances.
High proof alcohol must be stored upright in sealed containers. Left over
canned food should not be stored in the can.
8. Fizzy drinks should not be frozen and products such as flavoured water
ices should not be consumed too cold.
9. Some fruit and vegetables suffer damage if kept at temperatures near 0°C.
Therefore wrap pineapples, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes and similar
produce in polythene bags.
10. Place chilled cooked food and similar food near the rear of the fridge inner
liner where the cold wall is located.
11. Shelves, racks, crisper bins, drawers, flaps, bottle grippers are all removable.
12. Do not leave frozen food at room temperature to thaw; the best way to
defrost food is to put it in the fridge to thaw slowly. Make sure you avoid
defrosting food or food juices drip onto other food.
13. For hygiene reasons, always wrap food using a suitable packaging material
before storing in your appliance to avoid contact with the appliance surface.
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