Fisher & Paykel Active Smart User manual

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Contents
Important Safety Information 4
Installation – Four Essential Requirements 6
Moving or Storing Your Refrigerator 9
Ice & Water Refrigerators – please refer to supplement Ice & Water User Guide 10
Active Smart® Operating Instructions 10
Active Smart® Special Features 12
Active Smart® Maintenance 14
Cleaning Care 15
Storing Food in Your Refrigerator 19
Storing Food in Your Freezer 21
Problem Solving Checklist 23
Manufacturers Warranty 25
Customer Care 26
Note that the word ‘refrigerator’ throughout this User Guide refers to combination
refrigerator/freezer products as well as full refrigerator and full freezer products.
Important: This User Guide is to be used for all refrigerators. It contains all the general
information required for the operation of your refrigerator.
A User Guide is provided with the Ice & Water refrigerator. This booklet contains
additional specific information about the ice and water functions on the refrigerator.
The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject
to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in
your country, please go to our website www.fisherpaykel.com or contact your local
Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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Important Safety Information
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
Warning
When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:
Danger
■This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
■Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator:
–Take off the doors
–Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Disposal
■Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards. The
refrigerant gas must be safely removed and for the safety of young children, remove doors.
■Your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Centre will be able to give advice on
environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator.
Electrical
■This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instruction before it
is used.
■Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
■Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
■Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point as your refrigerator or use extension
cords or double adapters.
■Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion along its length or at either the plug
or appliance end.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Authorised Service Centre because special purpose tools are required.
■When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
■Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or replacing the lightbulb.

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Important Safety Information
Storing Food and Drinks
■Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator as they may explode.
■Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the
container to explode.
■Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode.
■Do not consume food if it is too cold. Food removed from the freezer compartment may be cold
enough to cause damage when brought into contact with bare skin e.g. frozen
ice cubes.
Power Failure – Food Safety
■Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Follow the recommendations below
if you discover food in your freezer has thawed:
1) Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than
recommended.
2) Thawed but refrigerator cold – refreezing generally not recommended. Fruits and some
cooked food can be refrozen but use as soon as possible. Meat, fish, poultry – use immediately
or cook then refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.
3) Thawed but warmer than 4˚C. Red meat can be cooked immediately and refrozen but use as
soon as possible. Discard all other frozen foods.
■Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.
Cleaning
■Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic
components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack. Please refer to the cleaning care
section of this booklet for further advice.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation – Four Essential Requirements
Please follow the steps for installation to ensure your appliance operates correctly.
1. Power
■The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible.
■To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator to its own
power point. Do not plug in any other appliance at this power point or use extension cords and
double adaptors, as the combined weight of both power cords can pull the double adaptor from
a wall outlet socket.
■For power requirements, refer to the information on the serial plate located at the front bottom
right-hand side of the refrigerator when the door is open.
■It is essential that the appliance be properly grounded (earthed).
2. Location
■Your refrigerator should not be located in direct sunlight or next to any heat generating
appliance such as a cooktop, oven or dishwasher.
3. Stability
■It is important that all four corners of the refrigerator base are supported firmly on the floor to
eliminate any cabinet movement.
■Installing the appliance on a soft or uneven or unlevel floor may result in twisting of the cabinet
and poor sealing of the doors. If the doors do not seal properly, warm air will enter
the food storage areas causing the temperature to increase, resulting in food spoilage and
food loss.
■Before moving your refrigerator into its position, ensure that the adjustable front feet are fully
retracted by turning them anticlockwise, ie. towards the left of the cabinet.
■Position your refrigerator. Turn the adjustable feet clockwise, ie. to the left, to lower the
adjustable front feet. Raise the front of the appliance until it is stable and the doors move
towards the closed position, on their own, when open.
■The front levelling foot on the hinge side should take the majority of the weight of the cabinet
and the cabinet should be stable, i.e. cabinet should not rock or wobble.
Raise Lower

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Installation – Four Essential Requirements
4. Ventilation and Installation
■To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator
see recommended cabinetry dimensions below.
■The appliance is intended to be placed against a wall
with a free distance not exceeding 75mm.
■If integrating your refrigerator, follow installation
instructions provided with the integration kits.
Flush with refrigerator chassis
– full door rotation
Flush with refrigerator door
– full door rotation
Flush with refrigerator door
– 90˚ door rotation
Cabinetry dimensions (mm) (including minimum clearances)
E402B
E411T
E415H
E440T
E442B
E521T
E522B
A inside height
1745 1745 1745
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
B inside width
675 720 830
C inside depth
620 620 620
Flush with refrigerator door – 90º door rotation
D inside width
680 725 835
E inside depth flush to curved door 675 675 675
F inside depth flush to flat door
690 690 690
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
G inside width
795 840 950
H inside depth flush to curved door 675 675 675
I inside depth flush to flat door
690 690 690
Minimum clearances
J side clearance
20 20 20
K side clearance – hinge side flush with door – 90° rotation
25 25 25
L side clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation 140 140 140
M rear clearance (incl. evaporator tray) 30 30 30
N vent 50 50 50

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Installation – Four Essential Requirements
Before Placing Food in the Fresh Food or Freezer Compartments
■Remove all packaging. Ensure that all transit clips are removed from the refrigerator. These are
small rubber stops located at the back of the shelves.
■Allow the refrigerator and freezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours to allow each compartment to
cool to the appropriate temperature.
■Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove
manufacturing and transportation dust.
■The appliance may have an odour on its initial operation, but this will go when the refrigerator
and freezer have cooled sufficiently.
Energy Efficiency
■Do not cover your appliances with any material that will prevent air from flowing around the
cabinet sides.
■Do not leave the door open for any longer than is necessary.
■Allow good clearances in front of the air ducts within the cabinet for maximum cold air
distribution.

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Moving or Storing Your Refrigerator
If your refrigerator is turned off for any reason, wait 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will
allow the refrigeration system pressures to equalise before restarting.
Moving Your Refrigerator
■Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all food.
■Turn the adjustable feet to the right as far as they will turn (see page 6).
■Ease the refrigerator out of its position. Tuck the power cord away and tape the doors closed.
Tape the shelves in place. If the cabinet needs to be placed at an angle or laid down, carefully lay
it on its side (the right hand side when viewed from the front).
■Relocate and install. If the appliance has been left on its side for any length of time, leave it
standing upright for at least 10 minutes before turning on.
Storing Your Refrigerator
■When storing your cleaned appliance, leave the door(s) open. This allows air to circulate and
prevents the build up of bacteria and moulds.
■Before using again, clean well using a mixture of warm water and baking soda (add 1 teaspoon
of baking soda to each 500 ml of water). Rinse with clean water.
Holiday Time
■We recommend you leave your refrigerator operating while you are on holiday.

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Active Smart® Operating Instructions
Models: 635mm wide E402B, E411T, E415H
680mm wide E440T, E442B, E413T
790mm wide E521T, E522B
For information on the operation of the Ice & Water control panel please refer to
the Ice & Water User Guide.
Temperature Control
■When the refrigerator is first turned on, the powerful cooling system will automatically cool both
refrigerator and freezer compartments to their set temperatures. This will take between 2 – 3
hours depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment.
■The two compartment temperatures are accurately and independently controlled and do not
change with the temperature or humidity of the surroundings; whether summer or winter.
■If you wish to alter the temperature of either the fresh food compartment or freezer compartment,
this can be easily done by using the control panel located at the back of the fresh food compartment.
Control Panel To adjust temperatures
Fresh food and freezer
compartment indicator
Compartment
select button
Increase temperature button
Decrease temperature button
Temperature
indicator (thermometer)
Fresh Food Compartment
■The fresh food compartment light on the refrigerator diagram will be showing. The temperature
indicator illustrated by a thermometer will show the temperature setting for this compartment as
a series of lights.
■The temperature may be altered by pressing the increase temperature or decrease temperature
buttons. One press on either of these buttons will produce a dimmer light which indicates a
small change in temperature.
■Pressing either button twice gives a brighter light and indicates a greater change in temperature.
Fewer lights on the thermometer means a cooler temperature for the compartment selected.
Freezer Food Compartment
■To adjust the freezer temperature press the compartment select button until the light flashes on
the freezer compartment indicator.
■The freezer temperature can be altered by pressing the increase or decrease temperature buttons.
■One press on either of these buttons will produce a dimmer light which indicates a small change
in temperature. Pressing either button twice gives a brighter light and indicates a greater change
in temperature.
Note: Successively pressing the compartment select button will automatically select between the
compartments, a return to the fresh food compartment will be accompanied by a longer beep.
■When the door is reopened the control panel will return automatically to the fresh food
compartment setting.

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Active Smart® Operating Instructions
Sabbath Mode
■To activate Sabbath mode press the compartment select button on the temperature control
panel for 10 seconds.
When the Product is in Sabbath Mode:
■The light will not operate when the door is opened.
■The door alarm will not operate.
■The display will not be illuminated.
■Opening the door will not affect the compressor or fans.
■If the power to the refrigerator is turned off whilst in this mode, the product will continue in
Sabbath mode when the power is restored.
■Sabbath mode will automatically de-activate 80 hours after activation.
■To de-activate earlier than 80 hours press the compartment select button on the temperature
control panel for 10 seconds.
Normal Refrigerator Sounds
Active Smart® refrigerators, with their excellent energy ratings and cooling performance, can
produce sounds somewhat different to your old refrigerator.
Normal Operational Sounds Include:
■Fan air flow sound. Active Smart® refrigerators have fans which change speed depending on
demand. During cooling periods, such as after frequent door openings, fans circulate the
cold air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments producing some air flow sound. This is
quite normal.
■Cracking or popping which may sound like ice coming off the evaporator. This occurs when the
defrost function is operating.
■Running water sound. This is the liquid refrigerant in the system and can be heard as a boiling or
gurgling noise.
■An audible hissing sound after closing the freezer door. This is due to the pressure difference
between the warm air that has entered the cabinet and suddenly cooled, and the outside
air pressure.
■Other strange sounds may be heard for the following reasons:
– Cabinet not level
– Floor uneven or weak
– Bottles or jars rattling on shelves

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Active Smart® Special Features
Fruit and Vegetable Bins and Humidity Control Cover
The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique cover which provides two functions:
■The humidity cover seals the bins and provides a humid microclimate to extend storage times of
fruits and vegetables.
■The humidity cover prevents condensation, which forms at high humidities, from dripping down
onto the fruit and vegetables. The ability to retain high humidity in the fruit and vegetable bin
may produce small amounts of water in the bottom of the fruit and vegetable bins. This can be
wiped out as required.
Fruit and Vegetable Bins and Humidity Slide
■Each fruit and vegetable bin has a humidity adaptor control that can be adjusted to fruit or
vegetables depending on what is stored in the bins.
■If possible try to store fruit and vegetables separately. This will help extend their storage life.
■
If there is a mixture of fruit and vegetables in the bin adjust the position of the control to the centre.
■If there is too much water in the bins the control can be adjusted towards the setting with
fewer drips.
■Remember a small amount of water in the bins is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage.
Ice Trays and Lid
■To empty the ice cubes into the lid, hold the tray and lid together and twist to dislodge.
■Ice cubes are best stored in a closed container or plastic bag as they readily absorb odours and
tastes from other foods.
Deodoriser
■A deodoriser is fitted to remove unpleasant odours from the refrigerator. It is located behind the
duct cover in the fresh food compartment and will last for the life of your fridge.
Door Alarms
■If the fresh food compartment door is left open the alarm will beep after 90 seconds and if the
freezer door is left open the alarm will beep after 60 seconds.
■While either door remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for 5 minutes.
■A continuous alarm will sound if the door has been left open for 5 minutes or longer and the
light will turn off. The alarm will stop when the door is closed.
Salad Greens
Lettuce
Spinach
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Mixed fruit
& vegetables
Fruit with
skin/peel
Oranges
Lemons
Limes
SUITABLE FOR:

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Active Smart® Special Features
Fault Alarms
■If the electronic controller detects a fault from which it is unable to recover an alarm will sound.
■When the fresh food compartment door is opened a fault code (specific pattern of lights) will
flash red and green on the Control panel to alert you to the fault. The audible alarm will stop
when any button is pressed but the lights will remain flashing. If such a fault occurs, call your
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Centre immediately; the fault code will help the
service person find and remedy the cause of failure.
Divider Instructions (Where Fitted)
To fit the divider, insert divider into bin on an angle, straighten and slot into place. To adjust the
divider, fully extend the bin, partially lift the divider, slide sideways and re-slot into position.
Roll Out Drawer Model E415H
■The roll out drawer is suitable for storing fruits and vegetables as well as tall bottles and drinks.
■A vent/baffle is located at the front of the drawer.
■The temperature in the drawer can be adjusted by opening or closing this vent.
■Opening the vent fully allows more cold air into the drawer. Typical operating temperatures in
this compartment are from 3˚C to 9˚C.
■The closed vent situation is ideal for storage of tomatoes, tropical fruit, cucumber, capsicum etc.
as these foods do not keep as well at colder temperatures.
■The open vent situation is suitable for most vegetables and fruits. Uncut fruit and vegetables
with protective skin (eg. apples and pears) can be stored without wrapping.
■To extend the storage life of other fruit and vegetables place them in loosely sealed plastic bags.
This will reduce moisture loss and prevent excess moisture build-up.
Bottle Rack (Where Fitted)
■The bottle rack can be used to store a variety of bottles and can be positioned anywhere you
would a shelf. To re-position, lift the rear of the rack and pull forward. Bottles are best stored with
the top facing the front of the refrigerator.

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Active Smart® Maintenance
Replacement of the Interior Light (Halogen Light Bulb)
Unplug the refrigerator before replacing the bulb. The light bulb is located on the top roof of the
cabinet at the front.
■Remove the lens cover using a small screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver in the front centre of the
lens cover and gently lever down. Pull out old bulb.
■Do not touch the new bulb with your hand. Leave it in the plastic bag whilst slotting into position.
■Remove plastic bag when bulb is in position.
■Replace lens cover.
■Plug in the refrigerator. Light bulb should now glow.
Note:
The replacement halogen bulb must not exceed 12 Volt/10 Watt. Bulbs are available from
your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Customer Care Centre.
Your refrigerator is designed to operate for many years without the need for service checks.
However, if your refrigerator is malfunctioning, have it attended to by your Fisher & Paykel
Appliances Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible. All electrical repairs must be
carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician.

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Cleaning Care – Interior/Exterior
Interior
■It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freezer clean to help prevent food from
becoming contaminated during storage.
■The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried out
(ideally once every 1 to 2 weeks) in the refrigerator.
■Remove the shelves from cabinet and door. Wash shelves and storage bins in warm water and
detergent; rinse in clean water and dry before replacing.
■Wipe over the interior surfaces with warm water and detergent or baking soda dissolved in warm
water (add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to each 500mls of water). Rinse with clean water.
■To help remove “old stale refrigerator” smells add a few drops of vanilla essence or vinegar to the
water before cleaning.
■Clean exterior surfaces with warm water and detergent. Use a toothbrush for the magnetic
door gasket.
■Do not use harsh, abrasive cloths or cleaners or highly perfumed, strong smelling cleaners or
solvents on any part of the refrigerator.
Exterior
Stainless Exterior Door
■It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your refrigerator, to only use liquid
dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water.
■Dry the door with a clean, lint free cloth.
■The use of any abrasive or stainless steel cleaners and solvents will damage the door surface.
Other Exterior Surfaces
■Clean all other exterior surfaces with warm water and detergent.
■If necessary, clean the magnetic door gasket with an old toothbrush, warm water and detergent.

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Cleaning Care – Special Features
Interior
Glass Shelves
■Clean with warm water and detergent or a glass cleaner. If cleaning the shelves without
removing from the cabinet, use only warm water and detergent as a glass cleaner can damage
the plastic components of your refrigerator.
Bottle Rack (Where Fitted)
■Clean with warm water and detergent. The use of abrasive cleaners and solvents may
cause damage.
To Remove Trays or Fixed Bins
■For ease of removal, empty food from tray/bin first.
■Hold the centre front of the tray/bin handle.
■Lift vertically to unclip from the runners and pull tray/bin towards you to remove.
■Push runners back into refrigerator.
To Replace Trays or Fixed Bins:
■With the runners pushed back into the refrigerator, place the tray/bin on top of the runners.
Push the tray/bin back slowly until you feel it clip back onto the runners.
Important: Ensure that trays and bins are securely clipped onto the runners before use.
Important Notice
Bin and tray runners are pre-lubricated, and will not need to be re-lubricated during their
life. Do not attempt to clean grease from the runners, as this will affect their ability to
function. Do not immerse runners in water.

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Cleaning Care – Special Features
Humidity Control System
Important Note: When cleaning the shelf above
the vegetable bins, we recommend that you do
not disassemble the Humidity Control System
from the shelf.
In the event that the plastic lid and humidity slides
become separated from the glass shelf, follow these
instructions to reassemble.
1 Turn shelf upside down
2 To attach humidity slides onto shelf
front corners, fit bottom clips into shelf
front trim. Next, slide sideways towards
shelf until arm clips onto glass.
3 To attach humidity control lid – with
text facing you, align lid with front of
shelf. Hold lid vertically and fit front
end into retainer on shelf. Ensure lid
fits into retainer as well as underneath
humidity slides.
4 At the sides of the shelf, adjust
humidity slide tabs so that the plastic
lid is between the shelf and the tabs.
5 If clips on back of shelf are present,
fasten lid with rear clips. Ensure that
the cover is fully secure at front and
back of shelf.
Humidity Slides
Retainer

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Cleaning Care – Special Features
Roll Out Fruit and Vegetable Bin – E415H
■Remove for cleaning by pulling out the compartment until it stops, lifting and then continuing
to slide it forward until it is fully extended.
■Rest the front of the compartment on the floor and with the refrigerator compartment door
open, remove the tray, divider rack and bin. Wash with warm water and detergent.
■Rinse, dry and replace.
Lower Shelf in Models With Roll Out
Fruit and Vegetable Bin – E415H
■Remove the front baffle after lifting its inner edge. With the
refrigerator compartment door open, slide the shelf forward and
lift out. Clean with warm water and detergent.
■Rinse, dry and replace in the second groove up from the side
runner rail.
Important Note: Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that
may attack the plastic components of your freezer and cause them to crack. It is important
to use only warm water and a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent on any
plastic components inside and outside your freezer. Avoid using anti-bacterial cleaning
products on either the interior or exterior of the cabinet as they may cause rusting of metal
components and cracking of plastic components.

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Storing Food in Your Refrigerator
Storing fresh, perishable foods in your refrigerator helps to extend storage times. The cold
temperatures slow down the major causes of food spoilage – namely, the growth of bacteria,
moulds and yeasts, and chemical and physical reactions.
Fresh Food Care
The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage. For
best results:
■Select foods that are very fresh and of good quality.
■Buy only the amount that you will use within the recommended storage time. If you buy extra,
plan to freeze it.
■Ensure that food is well wrapped or covered before it is stored. This will prevent food from
dehydrating, deteriorating in colour or losing taste and will help maintain freshness. It will also
prevent odour transfer. Vegetables and fruit need not be wrapped provided they are stored in
the vegetable bins of the refrigerator.
■Make sure that strong smelling foods are wrapped or covered and stored away from foods such
as butter, milk and cream which can be tainted by strong odours.
■Refrigerate fresh, perishable foods as soon as possible after purchase. If left at room temperature
for any length of time the rate of deterioration will be accelerated.
■Avoid placing food directly in front of air outlets, as it may freeze. Cold air needs to circulate to
maintain safe food storage. Do not open the refrigerator door unnecessarily.
■Cool hot foods down before placing them in the refrigerator. This should be done quickly. It can
be aided by placing the container of food in a bowl of ice and water; renew the ice as necessary.
(Note also that hot containers may damage shelves and wall of the refrigerator).
■Store raw and cooked food in separate containers or packaging to prevent cross contamination.
In addition:
■Keep the refrigerator clean. Wipe the inside walls and shelves frequently (refer to Cleaning Care)
and place only clean containers in the refrigerator.
■Keep a close check on the quality of food in your refrigerator. Discard any food that shows
signs of spoilage. Pay particular attention to meat, fish and poultry, as these foods are highly
perishable. Use food within the recommended storage times.
Dairy Foods and Eggs
■Most pre-packed dairy foods have a recommended use by/best
before/best by’ date stamped on them. Store them in the refrigerator
and use within the recommended time.
■Butter can become tainted by strong smelling foods so it is best
stored in a sealed container.
■Eggs should be stored in the refrigerator. For best results, especially
when baking, remove the eggs from the refrigerator two hours
before they are to be used.

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Storing Food in Your Refrigerator
Red Meat
■Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper or
plastic wrap or foil.
■Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will prevent any
juices lost from the raw meat from contaminating the cooked product.
■Delicatessan meats should be used within the recommended storage time.
Poultry
■Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with cold running
water. Dry and place on a plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil.
■Poultry pieces should also be stored this way. Whole poultry should
never be stuffed until just before cooking, otherwise food poisoning
may result.
■Cool and refrigerate cooked poultry quickly. Remove stuffing from
poultry and store separately.
Fish and Seafood
■Whole fish and fillets should be used on the day of purchase. Until
required, refrigerate on a plate loosely covered with plastic wrap, waxed
paper or foil.
■If storing overnight or longer, take particular care to select very fresh
fish. Whole fish should be rinsed in cold water to remove loose scales
and dirt and then patted dry with paper towels. Place whole fish or
fillets in a sealed plastic bag.
■Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1 – 2 days.
Precooked Foods and Leftovers
■These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food
will not dry out.
■Keep for only 1 – 2 days.
■Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.
Fruit and Vegetable Bins
■Although most fruit and vegetable varieties store best at low
temperatures, take care not to store the following at temperatures of
less than 7˚C for long periods.
■Citrus fruit ■Melons ■Eggplant ■Pineapple ■Paw Paw
■Courgettes ■Passionfruit ■Cucumber ■Peppers ■Tomatoes
■Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures such as softening
of the flesh, browning and/or accelerated decaying.
■Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe), bananas, mangoes or
pepinos. If possible store fruit and vegetables separately. ie. fruit in one
bin and vegetables in the other.