Fish and seafood
x Whole fish and fillets should be used on the day of purchase. Until required,
refrigerate on a plate loosely covered with plastic wrap, waxed paper or foil.
x If storing overnight or longer, take particular care to select very fresh fish.
Whole fish should be rinsed in cold water to remove loose scales and dirt
and then patted dry with paper towels. Place whole fish or fillets in a sealed
plastic bag.
x Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1 – 2 days.
Precooked foods and leftovers
x These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food
will not dry out.
x Keep for only 1 – 2 days.
x Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.
Vegetable and fresh fruit
x The vegetable container is the optimum storage location for fresh fruit and
vegetables.
x Take care not to store the following at temperatures of less than 7°C for
long periods:
Citrus fruit, melons, aubergines, pineapple, papaya, courgettes, passion
fruit, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes.
Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures such as softening of the flesh, browning and/or
accelerated decaying.
x Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe), bananas, and mangoes.
Adjusting the vegetable container humidity
The vegetable container cover has a humidity control slider. You can use this slider to adjust the desired
humidity according to the humidity and cooling condition of your food in the vegetable container.
Move the slider towards
Move the slider towards
for thicker vegetables or fruits with skin.
for leafy vegetables or more delicate fruits.
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