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Plastic scraper
After some time, frost will build up in certain areas of the freezer. The frost accumulated in the freezer should
be removed regularly. Use the plastic scraper provided, if necessary. Do not use sharp metal objects for this
operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit.
Refrigerator compartment
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To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids in sealed containers
in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and, in time, your
appliance will require more frequent defrosting.
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Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and
should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
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Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as frost will
develop and packaging will stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door frequently.
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We recommend that meat and clean fish are loosely wrapped and stored on the glass shelf just above the
vegetable bin where the air is cooler, as this provides the best storage conditions.
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Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.
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Store loose fruit and vegetables in the crisper.
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Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-sensitive vegetables (green leaves, broccoli,
carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene-releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot, fig etc.).
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Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.
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Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and an
uninterrupted refrigeration cycle before refrigerator storage.
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To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables. Water leaking from
meat may contaminate other products in the refrigerator. You should package meat products and clean any
leakages on the shelves.
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Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.
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Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.
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For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient to adjust the temperature setting of your refrigerator to
+4°C.
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The temperature of the fridge compartment should be in the range of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0°C are
iced and rotted, bacterial load increases above 8°C, and spoils.
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Do not put hot food in the refrigerator immediately, wait for the temperature to pass outside. Hot foods
increase the degree of your refrigerator and cause food poisoning and unnecessary spoiling of the food.
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Meat, fish, etc. should be store in the chiller compartment of the food, and the vegetable compartment is
preferred for vegetables. (if available)
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To prevent cross contamination, meat products and fruit vegetables are not stored together.
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Foods should be placed in the refrigerator in closed containers or covered to prevent moisture and odors.
Note:
Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.
The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your
refrigerator compartment.
7.
STORING THE FOOD
