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FIRST USE
Fridge use
1. Never put liquids in the refrigerator uncovered.
2. Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool to room temperature
3. before being put into the refrigerator.
4. Nothing should rest against the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this will cause frost and possible、
5. condensation problems which will be difficult to remove.
6. Make sure food is clean and any extra water is wiped away before putting into the fridge.
7. Wrap or cover food before putting into the fridge. This will help
8. prevent the loss of moisture, keep food fresh and avoid unpleasant odours.
9. Sort foods prior to storing. Any foods to be used soon should be stored at the front of the shelf to
10. prevent deterioration caused by the door being open for prolonged periods.
11. Do not overfill the fridge. There should be sufficient space between the foods to allow the cool air
12. to circulate.
13. Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help to keep the temperature low and save
14. energy.
15. Never store raw meats on shelves above cooked meats or other produce. This will help to prevent
16. juices from raw meat contaminating other foodstuffs.
Freezer use
1. The freezer compartments are designed to store only frozen food.
2. Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully before putting them into the
3.
freezer.
4. Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen food. If no information 1s
5. provided, foods should not be stored for more than three months after the purchase date.
6. Store food in small packages (ideally less than 1kg). This reduces the freezing time and improves
7. the quality of the food after thawing.
8. Wrap food before putting into the freezer. To stop the wrapping sticking together, ensure it is dry.
9. Label the food before freezing with information including type of food and dates of storage and
10. expiry.
11. Once food is thawed, it must not be refrozen. Only defrost as much food as is required to prevent
12. wastage.
13. Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartments as they could explode.
14. The maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen within a 24 hour period is 3.5 kg.
15. Do not attempt to freeze more than the maximum amount.
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