Schaub Lorenz SLUS256W3M [25/32] Part 3 arranging food in the appliance

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PART - 3. ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

Refrigerator Compartment

• To reduce humidity and the consequent increase in frost, never place liquids in

unsealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest

parts of the evaporating liquid and in time will more frequent defrosting will be

required.

• 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.

• Nothing should touch the back wall of the appliance as it will cause frost and

packaging to stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.

• Arrange meat and cleaned fish (wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which

you intend to use in 1-2 days, in the bottom section of the refrigerator

compartment (that is above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will

ensure the best storage conditions.

• Store fruit and vegetable items loose in the crisper containers.

Freezer Compartment

• Use the freezer for storing deep-frozen or frozen food for long periods of time and

making ice cubes.

• When freezing fresh food, ensure that as much of the food surface as possible is

in contact with the cooling surface.

• Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.

• When freezing fresh food (e.g. meat, fish and mincemeat), divide it into portions

that you will consume in one sitting.

• Once the unit has been defrosted replace the food in the freezer and remember to

consume them in as short period of time.

• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment, as it will disturb the frozen

food.

• When storing frozen food, the instructions shown on the packaging should always

be followed carefully and if no information is provided food should not be stored

for more than 3 months from the purchased date.

• When buying frozen food, ensure that it has been frozen at a suitable temperatures

and that the packaging is intact.

• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the

quality of the food and should be put into the freezer as quickly as possible.

• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is

probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that

the contents have deteriorated.

• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, 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 home. Always follow the

instructions printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life

indicated.