Freezing fresh food
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the
most hygienic conditions as freezing alone does not improve the food�
Never put hot or even warm foodstuffs into the freezer�
Prior to freezing the food, food should always be covered tightly
with foil, plastic film, placed in plastic bags or stored in airtight
containers� This will prevent food from dehydrating and to
prevent any strong odors of some foods transferring to milder
ones�
To freeze raw meat, wrap in plastic bags or in airtight containers
and place on the lowest shelf to avoid cross contamination�
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Do not allow raw meat to corne into contact with cooked foods�
For safety, only store raw meat for two or three days Fruit and
vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the
crisper�
Milk and other liquids should be sealed with lids and placed in
the bottle shelf in the door� NOTE: The ambient temperature of
the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened affect
the temperature in the refrigerator� If required, change the
thermostat temperature settings�
Storing frozen food
Ail frozen food you purchase should be placed in the freezer as
soon as possible to avoid them from defrosting and spoiling� Ail
storage recommendations printed on the packaging of frozen
food by the manufacturer should always be followed�
When using the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, set
the thermostat knob to the maximum position for at least 2
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hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust it to
the normal position�
The technical data mentioned in the 'Specifcations' are obtained
in the case that the freezing drawers are removed�
Storing food in fridge Cool area
This is where to store foods which will keep longer if they are kept
cool� Milk, eggs, yogurt, fruit juices, hard cheeses e�g� Cheddar�
Opened jars and bottles of salad dressings, sauces and jams� fats,
e.g. Butter, margarine, cooking fats and lard.
Coldest area: 0°C to 5°C
This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe should
be kept:
– Raw and uncooked foods should always be wrapped�
– Pre-cooked chilled foods, e�g� Ready meals, meat pies, soft
cheeses�
– Pre-cooked meats e�g� Ham,
– Prepared salads (including pre-packed mixed green salads,
rice, potato salad etc�)�
– Desserts, e�g� Fromage frais, home-prepared food and
leftovers or cream cakes�
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