Helpful hints
Slide away glass shelf (where fitted)
This shelf can be used either as a full depth shelf or when tall items need to be stored at the front of the appliance it can be collapsed to half its original depth.
•To collapse the shelf:
1.Pull the front half of the shelf forward.
2.Then, from the underside, lift the front half of the shelf by raising the rear edge over the recessed hook detail.
Hook detail
Helpful hints for storing food
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Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the refrigerator as soon as possible.
Cover food with plastic wrap or foil to stop it drying out and to help prevent bad smells.
Rinse and wrap fish and poultry before you put them in the refrigerator.
Minimise bacteria by removing stuffing from poultry before you put it in the refrigerator.
When you store eggs in the refrigerator compartment, store them with the pointed end down.
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Store bananas, avocados or mangoes in the refrigerator. This can cause them to go black or to go soft.
Put hot or warm food in the refrigerator. Allow it to cool first.
3.Pull the shelf forward and allow the rear to drop into the side channels.
4.Push the front shelf backwards (3,4) until it reaches the rear stops.
Helpful hints for freezing food
You can use the freezer to store food which you buy in bulk when prices are low. You can also cook extra food and freeze it for later use.
always do this
Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the freezer as soon as possible.
Place food in plastic bags or plastic wrap before you put it in the freezer.
Squeeze the air out of plastic bags as this prevents frost.
When you buy frozen foods in the supermarket, keep them in their packaging when you store them.
Defrost food, especially chicken and fish, in the refrigerator compartment. This stops bacteria from growing.
Leave food in its wrapping while it defrosts. Use defrosted food immediately.
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Never refreeze defrosted food.
