7. Storage Areas
About your Freezer Compartment
As with the refrigerator, certain areas of the freezer are better for storage of certain foods.
Ice creams and water ices are best stored towards the rear of the appliance where it is coldest.
Large / heavier portions of food, such as meats joints for roasting are best stored in the drawers at the bottom of the appliance, while less weighty items should be stored on the shelves – this is to prevent damage to the appliance.
You should always make sure that food stored is suitable for freezing, and that you have stored it securely inside the appliance.
Defrosting food for cooking
Should food become partially thawed, or defrosted it should be consumed as soon as possible as the quality will be affected by defrosting.
Always make sure that food is thoroughly defrosted before cooking and no ice crystals remain. This
is especially important for poultry, as this can be extremely harmful to health.
Always follow the defrosting instructions on packaging when defrosting ready meals – manufacturers’ guidelines are always best, as some frozen foods should be cooked from frozen.
About your Refrigeration Compartment
Temperature differences exist inside the refrigerator so it is sensible to store different foods in different areas of the appliance.
1.Eggs, butter and cheeses. (Dairy compartment with cover)
2.Smaller bottles, cans, jars, packages.
3.Large bottles, soft drinks, water, wine etc.
4.Any fresh produce – store carefully to avoid cross contamination.
5.Salad / vegetable drawer
6.Fresh, uncooked meats – store carefully to avoid cross contamination and spillages.
Crisper compartment
To keep fruit and vegetables crisp and fresh, this appliance has a crisper compartment with adjustable humidity.
High humidity will keep foods such as grapes, cucumbers, kiwi etc. fresh and crisp – this is achieved by opening fewer holes in the moisture control.
Lower humidity is ideal for storing foods such as strawberries, melons, tomatoes and beans. Opening more holes in the moisture control will lower the humidity accordingly.
Always make sure that the front edge of the crisper compartment is underneath the crisper cover. When removing the crisper, remove the compartment first before the cover.
To remove the cover of the crisper (for cleaning etc.) remove the drawer first. Lift the food shelf in an upward direction at the rear (1) and pull it towards you (2). Then turn the shelf into position (3). You must have the appliance door open by 90°.
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