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�
Do not allow raw meat to come 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�
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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
All frozen food you purchase should be placed in the freezer as
soon as possible to avoid them from defrosting and spoiling�
All 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 a ter defrosting, set
the thermostat knob to the maximum position for at least 2
hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust it to
the normal position�
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ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
Install the fridge or freezer in a cool place out of direct sunlight
and away from cookers, heaters, dishwashers or any hot air
emitting items�
Do not set the fridge and freezer temperatures lower than
necessary� Set the internal temperature within the correct range
e�g� adjust the thermostat at middle position for 4°C in the fridge
compartment and -18°C in the freezer respectively�
Let pre-cooked foods cool down before placing them in the fridge
or freezer� This will prevent the internal temperature of the fridge
from rising�
Keep your fridge full, but not over crowded, this helps reduce
"cold" air loss� Meanwhile, avoid overloading the fridge or
freezer� Try to leave about 20% free space for air circulation�
To prevent cold air escaping, limit the frequency of opening door�
When retuning from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your
fridge before opening the door� Only open the door to put food in
or take it out�
Make sure the door seal is clean and in good condition� It should
hold a piece of paper tightly in place when shut�
Defrost regularly or when ice is more than 5mm thick� Thick ice
covering the inner sides signifi antly increases energy use�
The combination of the drawers, baskets and shelves shown in
the device description is optimal for efficient energy savings.
Changing the combination proposition could alter the efficiency.
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