Signature Kitchen Suite SKSFD3604P, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
Storing Food
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.
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 door
open to prevent fungi from growing in the
refrigerator.
•
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.
•
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 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
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 in door bin.
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.