Storing Food
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Food storage guide
• Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is
an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
• Do not store food that spoils quickly, such as bananas and melons, at low
temperatures.
• Allow hot food to cool prior to storing it in the refrigerator. Placing hot food in the
refrigerator could spoil other food and lead to a higher energy consumption.
• Tightly wrap food or store it in a container with a lid.
• Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator
temperatures even.
• Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the
refrigerator and causes temperatures to rise.
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Do not overfill the door bins.
• Do not store bottles or glass in the freezer compartment. They may break or
shatter.
• Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and
nutrients.
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When storing frozen food for an extended period of time, such as ice cream, keep
it on a shelf, not in a door bin.
• Do not touch frozen containers made of metal with wet hands.
• Always clean food prior to refrigerating. Vegetables and fruits should be washed
and dried. Packed food should be wiped to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
• When storing eggs in their storage rack or box, ensure that they are fresh, and
always store them in an upright position.
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
• If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent opening of the
door or storing a lot of vegetables in it may cause condensation to form which
has no effect on its performance. Remove the condensation with a paper or
kitchen towel.
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