Do's and 
on'ts
Do- keep raw meat and poultry below cooked food and dairy products. Do- Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and cauliflower on the stem.
Do- Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper and then in a polythene bag, excluding As much air as possible. For best results, take out of the fridge compartment an hour before eating.
Do- Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in polythene or aluminium foil. This prevents drying.
Do- Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags.
Do- Wrap food with a strong odour or which may dry out, in polythene bags, or aluminium foil or place in airtight container.
Do- Wrap bread well to keep it fresh.
Do- Chill white wines, beer, larger and mineral water before serving. Do- Check contents of the low temp compartment every so often.
Do- Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to est before | and Use by |
etc. dates. |
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Do- Store commercially prepared food in accordance with the instructions | given on the |
packets. |
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Do- Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before Storing it.
Do- Wrap all food in aluminium foil or food quality polythene bags and make sure any air is excluded.
Don't- Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation. Don't- Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your fridge. It has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Don't- Consume food which has been refrigerated for an excessive length of time. Don't- Store cooked and fresh food together in the same container. They should be packaged and stored separately.
Don't- Let defrosting food or food juices drip onto already stored food.
Don't- leave the door open for long periods, as this will make the appliance more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation.
Don't- Use sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice. Don't- Use hairdryers, or electrical appliances for defrosting only use item recommended by the manufacturer.
Don't- put hot food into the appliance. Let it cool down first.
Don't- put
Don't- Give children ice cream and water ices direct from the freezer section. The low temperature may cause 'freezer burns' on the lips.
Don't- Try to keep frozen food which has thawed; it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen.
Don't- Damage the refrigerant circuit at any time
