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Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food,
correct temperature and taking into account hygienic
precautions will substantially influence the quality of
the food stored.
· Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be
properly packed as to prevent mixing various
moisture degrees and odors (in polyethylene bags or
sheet, aluminium foil, wax paper, or stored in
covered containers or bottles).
· Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove the
excessive packaging (like yoghurt in multi-package).
· Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs
do not touch each other (various odours may mix).
Assure adequate air circulation around packages.
· Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive
substances.
· Beverages with high alcohol percentage should be
stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.
· Food should not touch the rear wall of the
refrigerator!
· Foods should be cooled down before storing.
· Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the
coldest parts of the refrigerator.
· Try not to open the door too often.
· Set the thermostat to the setting where lowest
temperatures are reached. Set the thermostat
gradually as to avoid freezing of the foods.
Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in
the individual compartments. Place the thermostat in
a glass vessel filled with water. Temperature
readings are most reliable few hour after steady
state is reached.
· Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or
orange peel, acid in butter etc. could cause damage
and when in contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets
for longer period of time they can even cause
accelerated ageing of the plastic material.
· Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that
something is wrong with foods or that your
refrigerator needs cleaning. Unpleasant odor can be
eliminated or reduced by washing the interior of the
refrigerator with a mild solution of water and
instructions for use
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storing fresh foods
