Useful infUseful inforormation and advicemation and advice
Hints for storageKeep the refrigerator door closed as much as
possible.
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do coverDo not push food together too much, try to allow
or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.air to circulate around each item.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective material,Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which mayNOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave
obstruct air circulation through them.food in a cool place in order that it can be placed
Below is the recommended storage positions forin the refrigerator as soon as possible).
various food types:Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be
separate containers. Take care not to let the
1. Ready cooked foods, convenience foods, freshmeat juices drip onto other food. If the meat
meat, cold cutsdoes drip, remove everything and clean
2. Milk, dairy productsthoroughly.
3. Fruit, vegetables and salads
Do not store food uncovered.
4. Cheese and butterRemove suspect food from your refrigerator and
5. Eggsclean the interior (see ?Maintenance &
6. Yoghurt and sour creamCleaning?).
7. Small bottles, soft drinks
Never allow spills to dry and harden.
8. Large bottles, drinksStore eggs in the egg rack provided in the
refrigerator door. Discard any broken or
chipped eggs.
Regularly check the door seal to ensure that it is
free from debris.
Always wash your hands in soapy water and dry
them with a clean towel before handling food.
Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them
thoroughly in between.
The following tips should help you to ensure that the
food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.
Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Tests
showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange
juice rose to 22 °C in an hour between the
supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to
get down to 7 °C in the refrigerator.
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