How To Maintain Good Food Quality - Bertazzoni REF30PIXL Mode D'emploi

When buying groceries
Always take the following precautions:
that they do not drip on other foods.
a warm car after shopping. Keep a freezer bag in your car and use it
in case of very high temperatures or long trips.
sure that they are fresh.
that can be consumed during your planned preservation period.
least two hours before placing them in the refrigerator, unless you
have activated the Shopping function before.
When placing foods in Check the refrigeration temperature of the various compartments on
the control panel:
freezer temperature must be -18°C (0°F)
temperatures indicated in the tables to follow.
avoid any possible drippings.
with plastic freezer bags or aluminum foil around the freezer containers,
if you intend to preserve the food for more than two months. This
will minimize dehydration and deterioration.
When placing foods in
these in their original packaging, unless the packaging is ripped or
punctured. Repeated handling could introduce bacteria into these
foods.
with plastic freezer bags or aluminum foil around the freezer contain-
ers, if you intend to preserve the food for more than two months. This
will minimize dehydration and deterioration
them in plastic containers or vacuum packed containers to avoid dry-
ing. Always mark with the date the packages or containers.
that does not obstruct the air circulation vents inside the compartment.
When preparing food
contact with meat, fish and poultry.
the countertop. If you use a microwave oven to defrost food, cook
the food immediately.
poultry and their liquids away from other food items.
For example, do not use the same surface or the same utensils for
preparing meat, fish, poultry and vegetables.
or plastic.
diluted disinfecting solution.
the countertop. Bacterial growth can increase on the outside of partially
thawed food while the interior remains frozen if defrosting at room temper-
ature for longer periods. If you use a microwave oven to defrost food, cook
the food immediately.

How to maintain good food quality

Place any packages of raw meat, fish or poultry in plastic bags so
Purchase meat, poultry and fish last. Do not leave your groceries in
Check the production dates and "best before" times on foods to be
Be very careful when buying fresh foods, and only buy a quantity
When possible, let warm foods adjust to room temperature for at
The refrigerator temperature must be 8°C (45°F) or lower and the
Follow the recommendations regarding the preservation times and
Keep raw meat, fish and poultry separate from other foods and
To keep food in the freezer it is a good idea to use freezer containers,
When placing in the refrigerator your meat, fish or poultry, leave
To keep food in the freezer is a good idea to use freezer containers,
Label and date the packages
To keep foods in the refrigerator, wrap these in plastic film or deposit
Be careful to correctly position the food items on the shelves in a way
Wash all items that have come in contact with food
Carefully wash hands before and after contact with food
Sterilize containers, utensils and kitchen tools that have come into
Sterilize sponges used to wash kitchenware weekly.
Use plastic gloves if you have any hand condition.
Defrost foods in the refrigerator or in the microwave oven, not on
Marinate food only in the refrigerator.
Rinse fish and poultry before cooking.
Avoid contamination when preparing dishes. Keep raw meat, fish,
Keep your cutting boards perfectly clean, whether made from wood
Wash cutting boards with warm water and soap, and rinse with a
Defrost foods in the refrigerator or in the microwave oven, not on
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