SUGGESTED |
| The following guidelines and |
ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD |
| recommendations are suggested to |
IN THE FRIDGE/FREEZER |
| obtain the best |
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| results and storage hygiene. |
| 7 | 1. The fridge compartment is for the |
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| short term storage of fresh food and |
1 | 8 | drinks. |
2. The freezer compartment is | ||
2 | 9 | rated and suitable for the freezing |
| and storage of pre frozen food. The | |
3 | 10 | recommendation for storage |
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| as stated on the food packaging |
| should be observed at all times. | |
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| 3. Cooked dishes must be stored in |
| airtight covered containers. | |
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| 4. Fresh wrapped produce can be |
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| placed on the shelf. Fresh fruit and |
| vegetables should be cleaned and | |
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| stored in the crisper bins. |
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| 5. Bottles can be placed in the door |
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| section. |
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| 6. To store raw meat, wrap in |
Arrangement Examples (See diagram) | polythene bags and place on the | |
lowest shelf. Do not allow to come | ||
1. Baked, chilled cooked food, dairy |
| into contact with cooked food to avoid |
products, cans. |
| contamination. For safety, only store |
2. Meat, sausages, cold cuts. |
| raw meat for two to three days. |
3. Fruit, vegetables, salads. |
| 7. Keep the food packed wrapped |
4. Making, storing ice cubes. |
| or covered. Allow hot food and |
| beverages to cool before placing them | |
5. Frozen food. |
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| in the fridge. Do not store explosive | |
6. Frozen food and freezing of fresh |
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| substances. High proof alcohol must | |
food. |
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| be stored upright in sealed containers. | |
7. Butter, cheese. |
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| Left over canned food should not be | |
8. Small bottles, cans, tubes. |
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| stored in the can. | |
9. Eggs. |
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| 8. Fizzy drinks should not be frozen | |
10. Tall, large bottles, beverages. |
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| and products such as flavoured water |
ices should not be consumed too cold.
9. Some fruit and vegetables suffer damage if kept at temperatures near
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