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GENERAL COLUMN FRIDGE USE (ILREF316/2)
• Never put uncovered liquid in the refrigerator
• Never put hot food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool to room temperature before being put into the
refrigerator.
• Nothing should rest against the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this will cause frost and possible condensation problems which
will be difficult to remove.
• Make sure food is clean and extra water is wiped away before putting into the fridge.
• Wrap or cover food before putting into the fridge. This will prevent loss of moisture, keep food fresh and avoid unpleasant owners.
• Sort foods prior to storing. Any food to be used soon should be stored at the front of the shelf to prevent deterioration caused
by the door being open for prolonged periods.
• Do not overfill the fridge. It should be sufficient space between the foods to allow cool air to circulate.
• Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help to keep the temperature low and save energy
• Never store raw meat on shelves above cooked meats or other produce. This will help to prevent juices from raw meat
contaminating other food stuffs.
GENERAL COLUMN FREEZER USE (ILFRZ217/2)
• The freezer compartments are designed to store only frozen food.
• Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully before putting them into the freezer.
• Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen food. If no information is provided, foods should not be
stored for more than three months after the purchase date.
• Store food in small packages (ideally less than 2.5kg). This reduces the freezing time and improves the quality of the food after
thawing.
• Wrap food before putting into the freezer. To stop the wrapping sticking together, ensure it is dry.
• Label the food before freezing with information including type of food and dates of storage and expiry.
• Once food is thawed, it must not be refrozen unless it has been completely cooked. Only defrost as much food as is required
to prevent wastage.
• Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartment as they could explode.
• Check the rating plate to confirm the maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen within a 24 hour period. Do not
attempt to freeze more than the maximum amount.
• The freezer is for short-mid term food storage. Although low temperatures can be maintained, extended periods of food
storage is not recommended.
• The bottom sections are the coldest parts of the freezer.
• The top two sections have raisable flaps that stay open for ease of loading and unloading. The remaining 5sections are drawers.
• The 6th setting on the control panel, represented by the snowflake on page 18, is a super freeze function. This should be used
when freezing large quantities of food all at once. Activate this function 2 or 3 hours before introducing the food and do not
leave it to run for more than necessary. Leaving it to run for longer will place unnecessary strain on the cooling system. The
function will automatically deactivate after approximately 24hours.
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