The refrigerator compart- ment
Fresh food refrigeration
The coldest area of the refrigerator is the lower part, above the salad bin.
For the best performance from your refrigerator, always follow these rules:
■never put hot drinks or food into the refrigerator, leave them to cool at room temperature first
■cover food, especially if strong smelling
■space out the food so that the air can circulate freely around it
■don't block air circulation by covering the gap between the front part of the shelves and the back.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & chicken or poul- try): wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad crisper.
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom salad bin.
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with run- ners so that shelves can be positioned as desired. For greater use of the space, the front of the shelf can be folded onto the rear of the shelf.
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Helpful hygiene tips
■Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry them with a clean towel before handling food.
■Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross conta- mination by not using the same work surface for raw and cooked food without washing it thor- oughly in between.
■Use clean kitchen roll wherever possible for clearing up food. If you use a dishcloth be sure to boil it frequently.
■Regularly remove suspect food from your refrig- erator and clean the interior with a solution of bicarbonate of soda in warm water (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Never allow spills to dry and hard- en.
■Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to ensure that it is clean and free from debris.
■Make sure that food is used before its «best before» date.
■Cool food as quickly as possible but don't place in refrigerator or freezer until cool. (Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer without delay).
■Do not store food uncovered.
■Do not mix raw and cooked meat, they must be in separate containers. Take care not to let the meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly.
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