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MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE
If the appliance is turned off for any reason, wait for 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will allow
the refrigeration system pressures to equalise before restarting.
· Turn off the appliance and unplug it from the mains socket. Remove all food. Also remove all mobile
parts (shelves, accessories, etc.) or fix them into the fridge to avoid any shock.
· Relocate and install. If the appliance has been left on its side for any length of time, leave it standing
upright for at least 10 minutes before turning on.
STORING FOOD IN THE FRIDGE
The fridge helps to extend the storage times of fresh perishable foods.
Fresh food care for best results:
· Store foods that are very fresh and of good quality.
· Ensure that food is well wrapped or covered before it is stored. This will prevent food from
dehydrating, deteriorating in colour or losing taste and will help maintain freshness. It will also prevent
odour transfer.
· Make sure that strong smelling foods are wrapped or covered and stored away from foods such as
butter, milk and cream which can be tainted by strong odours.
· Cool hot foods down before placing them in the fridge.
FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER
Use the freezer
· To store deep-frozen food.
· To make ice cubes.
· To freeze food.
Note: Ensure that the freezer door has been closed properly. Avoid opening the freezer drawers
unnecessarily.
Purchasing frozen food
· Packaging must not be damaged.
· Use by the ‘use by/best before/best by/’ date.
· If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour,
vegetables should be blanched before freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.
Note: Keep food to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.
· The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game,
poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready
meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
· The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed
raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled
eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place food in airtight packaging.
