Chapter -4: Food Storage Guide; Refrigerator Compartment; Freezer Compartment; Important - Sharp SJ-F1560EVI-EU Guide D'utilisation

CHAPTER -4: FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Refrigerator Compartment

For normal operating conditions, set the temperature of the cooler compartment to +4 or +6
• To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids in sealed containers in the
refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and, in time, your appliance
will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should
be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
• Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as frost will develop and packaging
will stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door frequently.
• We recommend that meat and clean fish are loosely wrapped and stored on the glass shelf just above the
vegetable bin where the air is cooler, as this provides the best storage conditions.
• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.
• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the crisper.
• Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-sensitive vegetables (green leaves, broccoli,
carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene-releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot, fig etc.).
• Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.
• Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and an uninterrupted refrigeration
cycle before refrigerator storage.
• To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables. Water leaking from meat
may contaminate other products in the refrigerator. You should package meat products and clean any leakages
on the shelves.
• Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.
• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.

Freezer Compartment

For normal operating conditions, set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18 or -20
• The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food, for storing frozen food, and for making ice cubes.
• If the freezer door has been left open for a long time or not closed properly, frost will form and can prevent
efficient air circulation. To resolve this, unplug the freezer and wait for it to defrost. Clean the freezer once it
has fully defrosted.
• Remove baskets, covers, and so on, to increase the storage volume of freezer.
• The freezer volume stated on the label is the volume without baskets, covers, and so on.

IMPORTANT

• Do not refreeze thawed food. It may pose a danger to your health and cause problems such as food poisoning.
• Do not put warm food in the deep freeze compartment until it has completely cooled. It will thaw already frozen
food, which may then rot.
• When purchasing frozen food, make sure it has been stored under appropriate conditions and the packaging
is not damaged.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity or if it has a foul odour. The food may not
have been stored correctly and may have gone rotten.
• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is
opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your freezer.
Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
Remove frozen food from the freezer the day before consumption, and put in the bottom compartment of the
refrigerator. This helps reduce the temperature in the refrigerator, which in turn saves energy. If the frozen food
defrosts in an open area, energy loss will occur.
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