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Storing Food in Your Fridge
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Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately.
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Wrap raw or defrosting meats and poultry in polythene or foil and ensure they are stored below any
cooked meats to avoid contamination from any juices that may drip.
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Empty left over tinned food into plastic containers. Do not store food in tins in the fridge.
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Position food in the fridge to allow cold air to circulate freely, making sure that nothing touches the back
wall of the fridge.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Switch off the electrical supply and remove the plug from the socket before cleaning.
Interior
1. Remove all food from the fridge and cover to help keep it cool.
2. Remove all shelves and the salad bin from the fridge and wash in warm soapy water with a soft cloth
and dry thoroughly. Never put wet shelves or the salad bin into the fridge.
3. Wipe the interior of the fridge with a damp clean cloth. For extra cleaning use a solution of one teaspoon
of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water.
4. Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth and replace the shelves.
5. Plug in and switch back on and allow the temperature in the fridge to drop to the correct temperature.
6. Replace the food in the fridge.
Exterior
Use a clean, damp soft cloth to wipe the exterior surface of the fridge and dry thoroughly.
WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner, bleach or wax polish to clean the fridge as
these can leave a smell in the fridge and can damage the exterior.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from underneath the fridge and from around the compressor situated
at the back of the fridge. Use caution not to damage the coolant system.
Door Seal
Use a clean, damp soft cloth to wipe the door seal and in between the creases of it. Take care not to
damage the seal and do not use sharp objects to clean it. Ensure that the seal is dried thoroughly before
using the fridge. Do not use detergent on the seal as it will cause damage to it.
Going Away
If you are going away and do not want to leave the fridge left on, switch off at the socket and pull the plug
from the mains. Remove any food and follow the cleaning instructions in the “Cleaning and Maintenance”
section.
Note: Leave the door ajar as this will prevent odours accumulating in fridge and will allow the fridge to dry
completely.
