John Lewis JLBIUCL 01 Hints andTips, Food Storage, Energy Saving Advice, Event of a Power Failure

Hints andTips

Food Storage

•To obtain the best results from your appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment.

•Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible.

•Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item.

•Do not store food uncovered.

•Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean, refer to ‘Maintenance and Cleaning’.

•Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible.

•Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item.

•Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave food in a cool place in order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible).

•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.

•Do not store food uncovered.

•Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean the interior (see “Maintenance and Cleaning”).

•Never allow spillages to dry and harden.

Energy Saving Advice

•Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat, i.e. boiler or radiator.

•Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet are not obstructed.

•Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer.

•Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge or freezer.

•Thaw frozen food in the fridge.This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit.

•Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods, or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.

•Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly.

In the Event of a Power Failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food without checking it’s condition. The following guidelines should assist you.

Ice Cream:

Once thawed should be discarded.

•Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped eggs.

•Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to ensure that it is clean and free from debris.

•Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry them with a clean towel before handling food.

•Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross contamination by not using the same work surface or knife, without washing them thoroughly in between.

Fruit and Vegetables:

If soft should be cooked and used up.

Bread and Cakes:

Can be refrozen without danger.

Shellfish:

Should be refrigerated and used up quickly.

Cooked Dishes:

i.e. casseroles, should be refrigerated and used up.

Large Pieces of Meat:

Can be re-frozen providing there are ice crystals remaining within them.

Small Joints:

Should be cooked and then re-frozen as cooked dishes.

Chicken:

Should be cooked and re-frozen as a fresh dish.

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