Conservator GRLH152SW, Instruction Manual

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Storage of food
1.
Cooked
dishes should be allowed to cool
prior to putting them in the refrigerator.
2. Egg pockets and bottle pockets for eggs, butter, milk and bottle drinks,etc. Storage of food or containers should be
left between the gap, so as not to affect the air-conditioning cycle
3.
The arrangement of food for storage, in particular the need to avoid cross-contamination, such as food to be stored
should be wrapped with clean plastic film or fresh keeping paper, then distributed to several frames even to avoid
contamination and the loss of water and smell mixture.
4.
Fruits and vegetables should be put into the salad crisper to prevent excessive evaporation of water and freshness.
Tips for
storing
food in the
refrigerator
1. Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a
plate which is large enough to collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.
2.
Allow
cold air to circulate around the Fridge, ensuring all parts of the Fridge are kept cool.
3.
To prevent transfer of flavors and drying out, food should be separately packed or covered. Fruit and vegetables
need not be wrapped.
4. Allow pre-cooked food to cool down before placing in the Fridge. This will help to stop the internal temperature of the
Fridge from rising.
5.
To prevent cold air escaping, try to limit the number of times you open the door. When retuning from shopping, sort
foods to be kept in the refrigerator before opening the door. Only open the door to add or remove food.
6.
Leave cooked food to cool completely.
7.
Chill food in a Fridge before freezing if possible.
8.
Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it.
9.
Don
’
t freeze food in metal containers as you may want to microwave it straight from the Freezer.
10.
Use special Freezer bags available from supermarkets , Freezer film, polythene bags, plastic containers , aluminum foil
for acidic foods (such as citrus fruits ). Do not use thin cling film or glass . Do not use used food containers (unless cleaned
thoroughly first).
11.
Exclude as much air from the container as possible. You could buy a special vacuum pump which sucks excessive air out
of the packaging.
12.
Leave a small amount of
“
air space
”
when freezing liquids, to allow for expansion.
13.
You can use the space in the Freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids (or solids with liquids, such as stew) in square
blocks. This is known as
“
p
reforming ”
Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container. Freeze it
like this, then remove it from the container and seal the bag.
Tips for shopping for frozen foods
1. When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to store each
item of frozen food for the period shown against the star rating. This is usually the period stated as
“
Best, Before
”
, found
on the front of the packaging.
2. Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods.
3. Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.
4. Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.
5. Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping, and on the journey home as this will help to keep the food cooler.
6. Don
’
t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated bags can be bought from most
supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep frozen food cold for longer.
7.
For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta can be added directly to boiling water
or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed.
8. Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities, it freezes faster, takes less time to
thaw and enables you to eat it in the quantity you need.
9.
First, estimate the amount of food you will be freezing. If you are freezing large amounts of fresh food, remember to
turn the control dial to the low temperature range. This will lower the temperature in the Freezer, freezing your food
quicker and helping to keep the goodness in. However you should do this sparingly to conserve energy.