Fisher & Paykel RF522A Storing food and drinks, Power failure - food safety, Safety and warnings

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Safety and warnings

Storing food and drinks

■■DO NOT store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

■■Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator as they may explode.

■■Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the container to explode.

■■Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode.

■■Do not consume food if it is too cold. Food removed from the freezer compartment may be cold enough to cause damage when brought into contact with bare skin, eg frozen ice cubes.

Power failure – food safety

■■Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Follow the recommendations below if you discover food in your freezer has thawed:

1)Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended.

2)Thawed but refrigerator cold – refreezing generally not recommended. Fruits and some cooked food can be refrozen but use as soon as possible. Meat, fish, poultry – use immediately or cook then refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.

3)Thawed and warmer than 5°C (41°F) – discard all food.

■■Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.

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