Useful Advice
Making the best use of your Fridge
Note : Always use the handle provided to open the fridge door.
To ensure that your fridge operates as efficiently as possible :
●Follow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time.
●Keep foods covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour transference. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic stretch wrap and containers with lids are ideal.
●Avoid opening the doors unnecessarily or for longer than needed.
●Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in fridge, as placing hot food inside reduces efficiency.
Storing Food in a Fridge
●Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately.
●Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and store below cooked foods and dairy products to avoid contamination of dripping food juices.
●Wrap cheese in greaseproof paper and place in an airtight container or polythene bag.
Bring to room temperature before consuming.
●Empty left over canned food into a covered storage containers before placing in the fridge.
●Position food to allow cold air to circulate freely, ensuring nothing comes into contact with the back of the fridge compartment, or covers the defrost gutter drain hole below this.
●Use the different storage zones inside your fridge compartment to store a wide variety of food items.
USEFUL ADVICE
Microban® is a unique antibacterial technology which is built into interior components of your fridge during manufacture. Microban® protects against growth of potentially harmful and odour causing bacteria on the interior fridge surfaces, thereby keeping your fridge fresher and more hygienically clean during use. Microban® will not wash out or wear out and will provide continuous protection against bacteria for the life of your fridge. Microban® technology has been proven safe, durable and effective over many years of use in personal care and household consumer products. In addition, Hotpoint operate a rigorous antibacterial testing programme through approved independent testing laboratories.
Note : You should continue to clean your fridge as recommended (see CLEANING
&MAINTENANCE section). Microban® provides an extra level of hygiene protection in your fridge in between cleanings.
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