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OPERATION
CAUTION
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Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into
door bins. Doing so may cause damage
to the bin or personal injury if items are
removed with excessive force.
•
Do not store glass containers in the freezer.
Contents may expand when frozen, break
the container and cause injury.
NOTE
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If you are leaving home for a short period, like
a short vacation, the refrigerator should be
left on. Refrigerated foods that are able to be
frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in
the freezer.
•
If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off
for an extended period, remove all food and
unplug the power cord. Clean the interior, and
leave the doors open to prevent fungi from
growing in the refrigerator.
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Do not store food with high moisture content
towards the top of the refrigerator. The
moisture could come in direct contact with the
cold air and freeze.
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Wash food before storing it in the refrigerator.
Vegetables should be washed, and food
packaging should be wiped down to prevent
adjacent foods from being contaminated.
•
If the refrigerator is kept in a hot and humid
place, frequent opening of the door or storing
a lot of vegetables in the refrigerator may
cause condensation to form. Wipe off the
condensation with a clean cloth or a paper
towel.
•
If the refrigerator door or freezer drawer
is opened or closed too often, warm air
may penetrate the refrigerator and raise its
temperature. This can increase the running
costs of the unit.
Food Storage Tips
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight
and moisture-proof material unless otherwise
noted. This prevents food odor and taste
transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated
products, check date code to ensure freshness.
Food
How to Store
Butter or
Margarine
Keep opened butter in covered
dish or closed compartment.
When storing an extra supply,
wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
Cheese
Store in original wrapping
until used. Once opened,
rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or
aluminum foil.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For coldest
milk, place containers on an
interior shelf.
Eggs
Store in original carton on interior
shelf, not on door shelf.
Fruit
Do not wash or hull fruit until it
is ready to be used. Sort and
keep fruit in original container in
a crisper, or store in completely
closed paper bag on refrigerator
shelf.
Leafy
Vegetables
Remove store wrapping, trim or
tear off bruised and discolored
areas, wash in cold water, and
drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and store in
crisper.
Vegetables
with skins
(carrots,
peppers)
Place in plastic bags or plastic
container and store in crisper.
Fish
Freeze fresh fish and shellfish
if they are not being eaten the
same day purchased. Eating
fresh fish and shellfish the same
day purchased is recommended.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap
or aluminum foil, or store in
plastic containers with tight lids.
