• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to come into contact with already frozen food as this
will cause the temperature of the food to rise.
• Lean foods keep better and longer than fatty foods. Salt reduces the shelf life of food.
• If consumed immediately after being removed from the freezer compartment, ice cubes
can cause cold burns.
• Frozen food, immediately after being removed from the freezer compartment, can cause
cold burns.
• It is advisable to mark the date visibly on each individual frozen portion so that the shelf
life can be tracked.
Tips for storing frozen food
To optimize the performance of this appliance:
- ensure that the frozen food has been properly stored by the retailer;
- make sure you transport frozen food from the grocery store to your freezer as quickly as
possible;
- do not open the door frequently, or leave it open longer than necessary.
• Do not refreeze thawed food as it will spoil quickly.
• Do not exceed the expiry date indicated by the food manufacturer.
Tips for refrigerating fresh food
For optimum performance:
• Do not store hot foods or liquids that evaporate in the refrigerator.
• Cover or wrap food, especially if it has a strong flavor.
Refrigeration tips
Useful tips:
• Wrap food in polyethylene bags and place it on the glass shelves above the crisper.
• As a precaution, only store food in this way for a day or two at the most.
• Cooked food, cold dishes, and so on should be covered and can be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables should be thoroughly washed and placed in the specific bin(s)
provided.
• Butter and cheese should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminum
foil or polyethylene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
• Milk bottles, with caps, should be stored in the door bins.
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator if they are
not packaged.
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