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FOOD STORAGE TIPS
FOOD STORAGE GUIDANCE
To help you use your Fridge efficiently, please take the time to read the following tips and
guidance.
Storage Areas:
The circulation of air within your Fridge causes areas of different temperatures. It is
recommended that you make use of these areas when storing your food.
The coldest area of the fridge compartment is at the bottom, above the vegetable drawer. We
recommend that you use this area to store food that will perish easily, such as fish, ready meals,
baked goods and dairy products.
The warmest area of your fridge is the top shelf of the door. We recommend that you store
butter and cheeses in this shelf.
Storing food:
It is best to store you food covered or packaged, to prevent it from drying out, and to prevent
smells affecting other food in your Fridge. Store fruit and vegetables loose in the vegetable
containers. Avoid storing potatoes, onions and garlic in your refrigerator.
Other tips you might find helpful are:
Wash your food before storage.
Allow warm or hot food to cool down before storing. This helps to reduce power
consumption.
Keep as much space as possible between your items of food. This allows the cold air to
circulate freely around them.
Take care when storing tropical fruit such as pineapples as they can quickly deteriorate in
lower temperatures.
Divide and separate food into smaller pieces before storage.
Cover or wrap food to prevent odours. We recommend that you store meat loosely covered
as this allows air to circulate around the meat causing the surface to dry slightly, helping to
prevent the growth of bacteria.
Do not store food close to the lamp, or block the cover or the cooling compartment.
The table below is a quick guide, showing you the most efficient way to store the major food groups
in your refrigerator compartment.
Food
Storage Duration
Location
Fruits and Vegetables
1 week
Loose in Vegetable Drawer
Fish and Meat
2-3 Days
Wrapped on Glass Shelf
Fresh Cheese
3-4 Days
Top Door Shelf
Butter and Margarine
1 Week
Top Door Shelf
Bottles, Yogurt and Milk
Refer to Packaging
Door Shelf
Eggs
1 month
Door Shelf
