vent any strong odors of some foods transferring to milder ones�
To freeze raw meat, wrap in plastic bags or in airtight containers
and place on the lowest shelf to avoid cross contamination�
Do not allow raw meat to come into contact with cooked foods�
For safety, only store raw meat for two or three days� Fruit and
vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the
crisper�
Milk and other liquids should be sealed with lids and placed in
the bottle shelf in the door�
NOTE:
The ambient temperature of the freshly stored food and
how often the door is opened affect the temperature in the
refrigerator� If required, change the thermostat temperature set-
tings�
STORING FROZEN FOOD
All frozen food you purchase should be placed in the freezer as
soon as possible to avoid them from defrosting and spoiling�
All storage recommendations printed on the packaging of frozen
food by the manufacturer should always be followed�
When using the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, set
the thermostat knob to the maximum position for at least 2
hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust it to
the normal position�
The technical data mentioned in the ‘Specifications’ are obtained
in the case that the freezing drawers are removed�
Choose packs carefully
Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition�
Purchase frozen food last
Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to
the supermarket�
Keep frozen foods together
Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping, and on the
journey home as this will help to keep the food cooler�
Store food straight away
Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away� Spe-
cial insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and
hardware shops� These keep frozen food cold for longer�
Thawing frozen food
For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary� Vegeta-
bles and pasta can be added directly to boiling water or steam
cooked� Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and
heated gently until thawed�
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the
most hygienic conditions as freezing alone does not improve the
food�
Never put hot or even warm foodstuffs into the freezer�
Prior to freezing the food, food should always be covered tightly
with foil, plastic film, placed in plastic bags or stored in airtight
containers� This will prevent food from dehydrating and to pre-
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