Fisher & Paykel E522BRX-21639D Mounting instructions

Important: This User Guide is to be used for all refrigerator/freezers. It contains aidthe
general information required for the operation o[your refrigerator/freezer.
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
contact your bcan Fisher & Paykd deaner.
Hmportant : Ce Guide de I'utilisateur est destin6 $_tousles r(_frig_rateurs/congdateurs.
II contient toute I'information g6n6rale n6cessaire au bon fonctionnement de votre
r_frig_,rateu r/congdateur.
Un Guide de I'utilisateur est fourni avec chaque r6frig6rateur Ice & Water. Ce livret contient
des renseignements suppl6mentaires sur les fonctions du syst6me Ice & Water de votre

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]i) reducethe riskof fire,electricshock,or injuryto persor_sreadthe HMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSbeforeoperatingthisappiiance
tJsethis appliance only for its intended purpose asdescribed in this UserGuide
When using this appliance aiways exer<ise basic saf(,ty precautions including the foiiowing:
o ]i_is appiiance is not intended for use by young ci_iidren or infirm persons witi/out supervision
Young chiJdre!/si_ouid be supervised to ensure riley do !lot play witi/tile appiiance
F_iskof child e!/trapment_ Belore you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
_ake off ti_e doors
ieavethe si_eJvesin place sothat children may not eaiJy ciimb inide
o Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your oid appiiance to avoid hazards_Ti_e
refrigerant ga rout be safdy removed and ii}r the saf_,tyof young children, remove door
Your Fi i_er?,_PaykeJAppliances Auti/orised ServiceCenter wiJJbe abie to give advice or_
enviro!/mentaiJy friendiy method of dispoqng of xouroid refrigerator or freezer
]his appiiance must be properiy instaiJedin accordance with the instaiJalion instruction before it
is u_e(:i_
o Never unpiug your refri(ieralor by pulling on the power (ord_
AJway_igrip the piuq firmiy and puiJstraigi/1 oul from tile ouliet
Do not piug in any oti_er appiiance at it power point or (/_eextemion cord or doubie adapter
Ftepairor replace immediateiy aiJelectric service cords ti_at i_avebecome frayed or oti/erwi e
damaged Do not ue a cord li/al _ii/ow_icracks or abraqon aiong its iength or al either the piug
if lhe power supply cord isdamaged, it must only be repiaced by your Fisi_er8_PaykeiAppiiances
Authori ed Service{enler becaw_especiai purpo etooi are required
o When moving your appiiance away from the waii, be carefui not to roli over or damage the
power c{_rd
o tinpiug your refrigerator before cleaning or replacing the iightbuib

Storing Food and Drinks
o Never store vo!aliJe o! fiammabie materials i!/your refriqerator or freezer asti/ey may expiode.
o Never freeze iiquids i!/giass co!/tainers [ iquid expands du_ing fieezi!_g, which may cause the
Never freeze c:arbonaled dri!/ks Ti_eymay expiode.
Do not co!/ ume food if it i too co!d FoocJremoveci from ti_e freezer compartment may be co!d
enotJgi_1ocause damage when broughl inlo co!dad with bare skin eg. frozen ice cubes
Power Failure -Food Safety
o f)o not reireezefrozen f,oodsthal i_avethawed compfeieiy Fo!fow the _ecorrm_endalionsbelow
if you discover f,oocii!/your freezer iresti_awed:
]) ice crystal stiif visible food may be refrozen but should be stored i_>ra shorter period than
recommended
J) Thaweci but refrigerator cold refreezi!/g ge!/eraiiy not recommended Fruitsand some
cooked food can be refroze!/but use a soon as possibie Meat, fish, poultry ue immediately
or cook ti_en refreeze \i_,(yetabies di card asthey tJsuaiiygo limp and <_oggy
3) ]i_awed but warmer titan 4'>C/40'>Fi_edmeat can be cooked immediateiy and refrozen but
use assoon a possible Discard air other frozen food
Do not refreezefrozen food that have thawed completely Ti_efood may be dangerou I:oeat
o Many commerciaiiy avaiiabfe <ieaning products contain soivents which may attack piastic
components of your refrigeralor or freezer and causethem 1ocrack Pleaserei%,r1othe cleaning
care section of this booklet ik}rfurlher advice
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Pieae foiiow the st_,psfi_rin taii_tion 1:oenure your appii_nce operates correctiy
1oPower
o ]he %_pb-mc_,mqst b_ in _aibd _oti_ piuq i acc_ sibb_
Toensure lhal ti_eappiian(e is not a((identaiiy switci_ed off, (onnect your refri(ieralor or freezer
1oits own power point Do not piug in any oti_er appiian(e at ti_i power poinl or useextension
cords and double adaptors, a ti_e combined weight of both power cord can puii the double
adaptor from a waii ouliet socket
For power requirements, re/_rto ti_e infor,matior/or/ti_e sedai piale iocaled al the fronl bottom
rigi_t i_andside of tile refrigerator wi_e!/tile door isopen
it isessential that the appliance be propedy grounded (earthed)
2. Location
o Your refri_]er_4oror fieozer si/ouid r/or be io(>4ed in dh-ect uniigi/t or e _n x, 1:oany heat
generating appii_nce such asa range or dishwasi/er
3_Stability
it is important that aii four corners of ti_e refik]erator or fieezer base a_esupported iirmiy on the
floor to eiiminate any cabinet movement_
intaiiin<l_i_' _," r _ .a)Fn ....,,/e a!J_J_FaN.0 0,] a soft or uneven or tJnie\/ei floor may resuit in :wistin(: of the r _: e _
and poor _eaii!/g of ti_edoors f _n doors do not s a, prop_riy,warm air wiii enter the fooci
storacearea_caqqng_i .... e ; r.... re,he, mpera_dr to increase,re uiting it/food _p<:>iJageand food ioss
Before movin i your refii(ierator or fieezer into its position, ensure that ti_e adjustabie fi-or/t feet
arefqiiy retracted by turning them anticiockwise (counter ciockwise), ie toward the right of
the cabineL
Position your reMgerator or freezer Turn i e -.<" i,.,Eee* _e,r_ _,1],iSa, e f ......clockwise, ie to ,,_ ieft, to iower
the adjustabie fiont feet Raiseti_efront of the appiiance untii it is stabie and the doors move
toward ti_e ciosed positk:;n,on ti_eir own, wi_en open_
]i_e front ieveiii!/g foot or/the i_i!/geside si_ouid take the majority of the weigi/t of the cabinet
and the cabinet shouid be stabie,: r _....._e .a )Fne,shouid not _ockorwobbie
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4. VentiHation and BnstaHBtion
]b ensure adequate ventiiatior_ fi>ryour
!efrigerator or freezer see recommended
cabinetry dimensions bdow
Ti_eappiiance is i!/tt_!/ded to be piaceci against a
waiJwiti_ afie__distar/cp not excet<ding 3"(7Smm)
o D,J d,n, the applbnce into a cupboard, follow
instaiJadon instrucdor_s provided with the
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A inside height 68 X /1745
B inside wdth 32 % /830
C inside depth 24 % /620
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D inside wdth
E inside depth flush to curved door
F inside depth fl_sh to flat door
G nsidewdth
H inside depth flush to curved door
I inside depth flush to fiat door
32 % /835
26 %'675
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37 % /950
26 % /675
27 _#_/690
J side clearance
K side clearance - hinge side flush with door - 90 ° rotation
L side clearance - hinge side flush with door - ful rotation
M rear clearance (incl evaporator tray)
N vent
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5%/ 140
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Before PHacing Food in the Fresh Food or Freezer Compartments
Remove aiJpackaqin_i nsure ti/at _}iJtran it dip _re removed flora the _efiid(u-ator]hese a_e
smaiJrubber qops io(ated at ti_e ba(k of the si/eives
Aiiow tile refrigerator and freezer to run empty for }_ 3 hours 1oaiiow each comparlmenl 1o
cooi to ti_eappropriate temperalure
{iean ti_einside of ti_eappiian(e with warm water and a iittie iiquid detergenl 1oremove
manufacturing and transportation dust
]i_e appiian(e may i_avean odor on its initiai operalior_, bul this wiJJgo when the refrigeralor
and freezer havecoo!ed sufficientiy
Energy Efficiency
o Do not cover yoqr appiian(:(_switi_ any matodai that wiii prevent air flora flowing a_ound the
cabinet sides_
Do not ieave tile door open for any ior/ger titan i nece sary
AiJowgood (iearances in fronl of the air ducts within the cabinet fi>r maximum co!d
air distribulior_

Mov or : tor Your
if your refrigerator or freezer isturned off for any reason,wait ] 0 minutes before It4minc it back
or_]his win aifow the refrigeration sytem pressures1oequaiise before restarting
Moving Your Refrigerator
]u_n off tile _ppih}nce and unpit]q from ti_e power poir/t_ Remove_ii fi;od
]urn tile adju<itabie fi,et to tile rigi/t a far a ti/ey wiii turn (seepage (_)
F-aseti_e refrigerator out of its position Tuck ti_epower cord away and tape ti_edoor closed
]ape tile sheive i!/piace if ti_e (abinet needs to be piaced at an angle or laid down, carefuify lay
it on its <iide(ti_e ri(7i/thand side when viewed from tile front)
ReJocateand intaN if tile appiian(e hasbeen ie[Ton its side fi)r any length of time, leave it
standing uprigi/1 for al ieat 10 minules before turning o!/
Stonng "Your Refrigerator or Freezer
Wi_enstod!/q your cieaned appiiance, leave tile door(s) open ibis aiiow ah-1:och-cuiat(_and
prevents the buiid up of bacteria and moulds
Before uing again, ciean weii uing a mixture of warm water arid baking soda (add I tea pooh
of baking soda I:oeach ] pint (500 mi) of water) Rine with dean water
Vacation Time
We re(ommer/d you leave you_ refrige_aloror freeze_op@aling wbiie you a_eon vacation

Ac t vo S art"" Opora t !:::1 struct o s
For information err the operation of the _ce& Water control pane_ please refer to
the _ce& Water User Guide.
Temperature Control
Wi_enti_e refriqerator isfirs turned on, li_e powerful (oo!inq system wiii automaticaiiy coo[ bolh
refrigerator and freezer compartments to ti_eir set temperatures Ti% wiii take between ?3
i_oursdepending or} ti_etemperature and i_umidity of ti_e environme!}t
]he two compartment temperatures areaccurateiy and i!}depe!}dentiy controiied and do not
chanqe witi_ the temperature or i_umidity of ti_e surroundings; wi_eti_er summer or winter
if you wisi_ to aiter ti_e temperature of eiti_erti_e fresi_food compartment or freezer
compartment, finis(:an be eaiiy done by uing the Contro! panel iocated at the back of the fresh
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Control Panel ]b adjust temperatures
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sele(:l; ) ]tton
Fresh Food Compartment
o]i_e fresi_food compartment iigi_t on ti_e refi'igerator dbgram wiii be si_owin? Ti_etemper_,ture
indic_tor illustrated by athermometer will si_owthe temperature setting for this compartment as
aseries of ii_]ht
]i_e temperature may be aitered by pre sing ti_e increase temperature or decrea_e temperature
bultons One presson eiti_erof these bulton will produce adimmer iigi_1which indicales a
srnaiJci_an }e i!/ temperature.
Pre sing eiti_er button twice gives a brk}hter ik}i_t and indicates a greater change in temperature
Fewer iigi_Ison the thermometer mean a cooier lemperalure for the compartmenl selected
Freezer Foods Compartment
]b adjust ti_<*freezer temperature pressti_e compartment seiect button untiJ the iiS/i_tfia iy,s on
the freezer compartment indicator:
]i_e fr(_ezvrtemperaturu can be aitered by pr(,ssinci li_eincreaseor de(tease temperature button
One pressor/eiti/er of ti_ee buttons wiJJprodu(e a dimmer iight wi%i_ indicates a wnaiJchange
in temperature Pressingeither isulton twice gives a bdghler iighl and indicales agrealer change
in temperalure
Note: Su(ce siveiy pres ing ti_e(ompartment seiect button wiii aulomati(aiiy seie(t between ti_e
compartme!/t, a return to ti_efresi_food (ompartme!/t will be a((ompanied by a ior/ger beep
When tile door i reopened the co!/tro! panel will return autornaticaily 1:othe fresi_food
compartmenl setting

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Sabbath Mode
Toa(tivale ti_e Sabbati_mode pressthe comparlmenl select bulto!/o!/the lemperalure co!lifo!
panei for 10 econd
Whe_] the Product is in Sabbath Mode:
]he iigi/t wiJJnot operate wi_e!/tile door i opened
o ]he door alarm wiii not operate_
o ]he dispiay win not be iffumi!/ated
Opening the door will not af/_,ctthe compressor or fan
if ti_e power 1:othe refrigeralor i turned off whilst in thi mode, the producl win cor¢inue in
Sabbati/mode when tile power i re toted
Sabbath mode win automatkaiiy de a(tivate 80 i_our after activation
Tode a(tivate earner ti/an 80 i_our pressthe compartmenl seiect bulto!/ or/ the lemperalure
cor_tro! panel/or 10seconds
Normal Refrigerator Sounds
l_cti//<}'<>rr_c;rt_'_r_ffriq_rotor, witi_ ti_qr _xcNbnt on_rqy rating and (ooiing performan(q (an
produce sounds omewhat diff_rent 1:oyour old refrigerator
He,real Ope_atlonal Sounds Include:
Fanah-flow sound ,_cliy{' <;mcH;l_'_ref_i(Teratorshave ians wi%h chancTespeed dependinc 7or_
demand_During cooling periods, suci_a<iafter frequent door openings, f<,nscirctJiate the
co!d air it/ti_e refrigerator and freezer compartments producing some air flow sound ]his is
quite normal
Cracki!/g or poppi!/g wi%i_ may <iou!_diike ice (::oming off the evaporator This occur when the
defrost fu!_ctior} isoperating_
o F_unningwater sound]his isthe liquid refrigerant in the system and can be heard asa boiling or
gurgling noie
An audibie i%si!/g sound after ciosing tile freezer door Ti_i is due 1:othe pressure dif_i_re!/ce
between the warm air lhal ha enlered the cabinet and suddenly cooled, and the oulside
air pressure_
Other qrange ounds may be heard for the foiJowing reason:
Cabinet not level
Floor unever/or weak
Bottles or jar rattling on si_eives
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Actve :: poc a Features
Fruit and VegetabHe Bins and Humidity Control Cover'
]he ve(_etabie bin fi_-4urea unique cover wi%h provides two fu!_ctiom:
]i_e i_umiditv cover seai the bin and provides a humid microciimale 1oextend storage limes of
fruit and vegetabies
]he humidity cover preve!/ts (or/der/ atior_,wi_ici/form at i_igi_i_umiditie from dripping down
onto the fruit and vegetabies Ti_eabiiity Io retain i_i(ii_humidity in the fruit and vegetabie bin
may produce smaii amounls of waler in the bottom of the fruit and vegetabie bin ]his can be
wiped out a required
Fruit and Vegetable Bins and Humidity Slide
o Eachfruit and ve_]etabie bin i_asa i_umidity adaptor cor_tro! that can be adjusted I:ohuit or
vegetabie depending on wi_at i _tored it/tile bins_
if possibie try to _tore fruit and vegetabie separateiv Ti_i wiii i_eipextend ti_eir storage i[f__,
if there i a mixture of fruit and vegetabies in ti_e bin adiust ti_e position of ti_e (o!_troi 1oti_e(enlre
if ti/ere i too much waler in the bin the co!lifo! can be adjusted toward the setting with
Remember asmaii amount of water in the bins is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage
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SUITABLE FOR: Salad Greens Mixed fruit Fruit with
[ettuce & vegetables
o Spinach o ()ranqes
o i-_rocco!i o lemons
o Cabbage o limes
o (_arrot
Ice Trays and Lid
o ]b empty ti_ek:e cubes into ti_e lid, ho!d ti_etruly_nd i[d to_]eti_<,rand twist to di iodcje ti_ecubes
o Refiiithe ice tray with water} piace i[d cx)r_tai!_ingice cubes on top and _tore in ti_efreezer
o ice cube are best stored in a dosed cor_taineror piatic bag as they readiivabsorb odor and
lates from other food
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Door Alarms
o if Ibe fresi_food compartment door is ie[t open ti_e refriqerator wiii beep after f}Oseconds
o if tile freezer door is ieff open ti_e _efrigerator wiii beep after dOseconds_
o Wi_ileeiti_erdoor remains open, ubsequent beeps wiiJ sound every 30 seconds for Sminutes
Acor/ti!/qous aiarm will _ound if the door has been left open fi)r Sminutes or longer and the
interior ikiht wiii turn oE
]he aiarm wiii stop when the door is ciosed

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Fault Alarms
o if ti_eelectronic (ontro!ier detects afi,uit from wi_ici_i_ is unabie to recover an aBrm win sound
o Wi_enthe fresi_food compartment door isopened afault (:ode (specific pattern of iigi_ts) will
fic,sh red c,,ndgreen on ti_e (:ontro! panel to c',iertyou to ti_ef<',uLTi_e<-,t.idibiealarm will stop
when any button is pressed but ti_e iigi_tswill remain fiasi_ing_
if suci_a faciit o(ct/rs, (:allyour Fisher & P_',ykeJAppihmces Auti_orised ServiceCenter immediately;
the fault code will help the servke person find and remedy the cause of failure
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Replacement of the Intedor Light (Halogen Light Bulb)
]u_n ti_e power off _;tti_ewan socket before repbcinq the bulb ]he iiqi_t bulb is iocat(d on the
top roof of ti_ecabinet at the fror/t_
o Remove ti_e lens cover usir_qa <_maiJscrewdriver insert the screwdriver in the fiont center of the
lens cover and gentiy lever down_ Pullout ok:ibulb
o Do not touch the new bulb with you_hand {e_',veit in the pbsti( bc,,gwhilst sbtting into position
o Remove ph-,,ssicbag when bulb isin position
o Repbce lenscover
o ]u_n power on i ight bulb si_ouid now giow
The replacement halogen bulb
must not exceed 12Volt/10 Watt,
Bulbs are available from your
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Customer
Care Center,
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'four refrigerator is designed to operate for many years without the need for service checks,
However, ff your refrigerator is malfunctioning, have it attended to by your
Fisher & PaykelAppliances Authorised Service Center assoon aspossible, All electrical repairs
must be carded out by an adequately trained service technidan or qualified electridan,
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Interior
o it i ip:'portant to keep ti_e interior of ti_, refrigerator and freezer :.iean to h_ip prev_nt foo(i from
be_omin<] contaminated diuring s or_-)ge
o ]i_ c_mountand typ_s of Mod _itoredd_t_rrnine i_ow ofi_n cbaninq si_ouid b_ _arrk,d oW
(id_aliy once _w_wy] to Ew__ek) in ti_e r_,friq_r_,tor
Remove ti_e si_eJvesfrom cabinet and door Wash si_eivesand s orage bins in wa_rnwater and
detergent; fine in (iean water ahd dry before repiacing_
Wipe over ti_e interior surfaces witi_ warm water and deter(lent or baking _oda dissoived in warm
water (add ] teaspoor/of baking sodaI:oeach ] pint (SOOmis)of water)_Rifle witi/(iean wateL
To i_eip remove "oid staie refrigerator" smeiis add af_w drops of vaniiia es'_enceor vinegar to the
water before (::iea!fi!/g_
Ciean exterior surfa(es with warm waler and detergen1_Ue a1oothbru i_for the magnetic
door gaket
Do not use hat i_,abrasive (ioti_s or (ieaners or i_igi/iy perfumed, strohg srneiiing cieaner or
soivenls on any part of the refrigeralor or freezer
Exterior
Stainless Exterior Door
it is irnportanl wi_en (iea!finq ti_e exterior door su_/aceof you_ refiioeralor, 1ooniy use iiquid
di hwashin<] detercient di soived in warm water
Dry ti_edoor witi/a (iean, ii!/t free (ioti/_
]he ue of any abra ive or stainies'_steei cieaner and soivents wiii damage the door sur/ace
Other Exterior Surfaces
Ciean aii other exterior surfa(e witi_ warm water and detergenL
if neces'_ary,ciean the magnetic door gasket with an o!d 1oothbru i_,warm waler and detergenl
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Care- :: pec a Features
To Remove Trays
For easeof removal, empty food from tr_-_y/bi!/fir<it_
o HoEdti_e centre front of ti_e tray/bin i_andie
{ifi vertically to unciip frorr_ti_e runners and pull tray!bin towards you to _emove
Push runners back into refiigerator
To Replace Trays
With the _t,_nne,-,puhed E,)aci.,<_m<othe _ef_iqeratoD place the tray/bin on tom,of the _t,_nne,-,
Pus!/÷' <-'
_h: truly/bin back slowly until you feel it (:Ripback onto tile runners.
important Note: 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, asthis will
affect their ability to function. Do not immerse runners in water.
Intedor
Glass Shelves
(ie_,n wi_i/warm waler _;nddeterge!it or aqbss ( ie_,ner,if (ie<-;ni!/qti_e si_eiveswithout
removing from the cabinet use only warm w_;terand detergent asa gbss cleaner can damage
ti_e pi<-;s_kcomponents of yocr refrigerator.
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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 asmall 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 asthey may cause rusting of metal
components and cracking of plastic components.

Humidity Control System
Important Note: When cleaning the sheff above
the vegetable bins, we recommend that you do
not disassemble the Humidity Control System
from the shelf:
' ,t 0 ; k"in ti_e event that _n o_as,_ iid and i_umidity slides
become separated from ti_e giass si_eif, ioiiow these
instructior_s to !eassembie
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]um si_eifqpside down i
2 To_,ttaci_i_umicii_yslidesonto shelf .... _-i
fiont comers fit bottom cik>sinto shelf ......::....... i
fiont trim Next, slide sideways towards ..... '_'_
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si_eJfuntil arm ciips onto r/lass........... --}_,}._,....... _**c<-\ ....\
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text iainq you, aiign iid witi_ front of
si_eif Hold iid verticaiiy and finfiont
end into retainer on si_eif Ensurelid
fits into retaine_"aswell asunderneath
humidity slides
a At ti_e sidesof ti_e niseiS,adjust
humidity siide tabs so ti_at ti_e piastic
iid is betweer ti_esi_eifand ti_e tabs
s if ciips on back of si_eifare present,
fasten i[dwiti_ re<-_dips Ensureti_at
the cover isfully secure at fiont and
hack of shdl_
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StoNng fpsi_, pt-,rishabb foods in your r_ffrigerator ipips to _×t_,ndstoracp times Th_ cold
t_,mpo!'atu!-esslow ciown the major causes of food spoiiag__ namN7, the g!-owti'/of bact_,!-ia,
moiJids and 7_,asts,and (h_micai and physical _eactior/s
Fresh Food Care
]ip quSky of food b_%r_,i_i piac_d in the rNrigoralor is_riii_ai Io su_cossfuislorag__For
b_,t psuks:
o SN_,ct(oods that areve'y fresi_and of good quality
Buy Of/iy tile SfNOUNt that you wiii tis_ _ within th_ _comm_nd_,d storag_ tim_, if you buy _,xtra,
plan to freep it_
o Ensurt,ti_at food iswNi wrappod or (ovepd bef,grt_it is stored This will pr_,vent19odfrom
dN/ydradng, deterioradn i in(Nor or losing tastf, and will i_eip mahtain frt,si_nessit will also
prevent crossfiavodr/g_ \i_'(ietabbs and fruit !_et_dnot b__w_app_d provided 1:h_ya__stor_d in
ti_e vegt¢abb bhs of the r_,fdgerator
Make sure ti]at t!'oNg Nqeiiing foods are wrapped or covered and stored away f!om food such
as biittef) ftiiii<and cream wi%i_ can be tainted by s_rong odors
Refrigerate f!-e i%pe!-isi_abie food a_ soon a_ pos ibie after pu!-ci_aqe if ieft at room temperatu!e
for any iengti_ of tin'_e tile rate of deteriorado!/wiii be acce}erated_
Avoki pia(:ing (ooci directiy in front of air outiet, asit may freeze Cold ah'needs to circuiate to
maintain sa@,iood storag__Do not open the _efiig_u-a1:ordoor unnec_,ssa_iJy
CoN i_otfoods down bt,f,or(_placing tipm in ti_u rt4rig(,rator This si/ouid bt, done quickly
it can bt_aidtd by piacir/g tile container of fooci in a bowi of ice and water; _,new ti_e ic(_as
necessary_(NoP aiso ti_at i_ot co!/tainers may damaqt, sheives and wai} of tile rtffdg(,rato!)
Store raw and cooktd food in s(_para1:t,cord:ainersor packaging 1:opr(w(_nt (_osscord:amination
In addition:
Kt_eptile rt,frigerator (ban Wipt_tip ir/sidt_wails and shNvesfr(qu(_!/tiy (r(_[(_! to ( ba!/hg Ca!f')
and place oniy ciean contahers in ti_ _refNg_,rator
Keep a (iose check on ti}e qdaiity of food in you!-refrigerator Di card any food ti/at si_ows
sign of spoiiage Paypartkuiar attenlion to meat, fii_ and pouitry, asthese food are highiy
perisi/abie Ue food witi/in the recommended storage limes
Dairy Foods and Eggs
o Most pre packed dah-yfoods i_,_,vea recommended us_ by/hi,st
before/best by' d,_,testampeci on ti_em Ssoreti_em in 1:i_erefrigerator
and usewi_ifin the recommended time
o Butter (>m become tainted by strongiy flavored 1hodsso ii is best
stored in aseSed container
o Eggs shouki be stored in ti_e refdgerotor_ For best resuks,especially
wi_en baking, remove the eggs fiorn the _efiigerator two hours
before the'7 areto be u_,d
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Red Meat
o Pbce flesh red rne_-_,ton a pbte and iooseJy_.over wiih waxed paper or
pb,stic wrap or foik
o S_orecooked _md r_;wmeat on separate plates This will prevent any
juices lost from ti_e raw meat from contaminating ti_ecooked product
o DeJi(atessanmeatsshould be usedwiihin the _e(ommended storage1:ime,
:!; p,
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o Fresi_wi_oiebirdssi_ouidbe rinsedinsideandout wi_hcdd running
water [:)_y_;ndpb,ceon a pbte Coverlooselywiti/pbstic wrapor foil
o Poukrypiecessi_ouidalsobe storedins woy Wi_oiepoukry si_ouid
neverbe s_uffxduntiljust be;orecooking,otherwisefood poisoning
mayresuL
o Cooland refrigeratecooked poukryquickly Removestuffing flora
poukry andsore separatdy
Fish and Seafood
o VVi_<h_fisi_and fiJbts shouid b_,u_ed on Ii_+_day of purch_;s_,Until
requh-ed,refriger_,teon aplate loosely covered wiih plastic w_ap,
waxed paper ot foil
if stodr/] overnight or bn]ec take pa_ticubr _.a_eto select very flesh
fisi_ Wi_o!efisi_q_ouid be rinsed it/co!d water to remove ioose scaies
and dirt and then patted dry witi_ paper towels PBce whoie fish or
fillets i!/a eaied pJaqic bag
o Keep si/ellfish ci_illed at all times Use witi/in ] 3_day
Precooked Foods and Leftovers
o ]i_ese si_ouid b_ stored in suiiabb (ova,red (ohlain_,r so lhal lh_, ik_od
will not dry out.
o Keepfor oniy I to hdays
Reheat ie/tover oniy once and until steaming hot.
Fruit and Vegetable Bins
Aithouc/h most fruit and veqet_-_,biew,deties store bet at iow
temperature, take care not to store ti_efo!iowing at temperatures of
iesstitan 47'F (7"C)for ior/g period
oQtrus fruit _Melons _ Fggplanl oPineappie oPaw Paw
oCourgette _Pa ,donfruit _Cucumber o Peppers_iomaloe
(inde irabie change will occur at iow temperatures suci/a
softening of ti_e fiei_, browning and/or acceierated decaying
Do not refrigerate avocados (unSi riley are ripe), bananas, mangoes
or pepi!/os, if possibie store fruit and vegetables separateiy ie fruit in
one bin and vegetables in the other
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]he useof temperatures of O°F( ] 8'>C)or colder to store food means that tile food can be kept
for longer periods d/an wi_en refri(yerador/temperature are u'ied Ti% Pibecau<ieti_egrowti_
of bacteria, mouids and yea'itsare stopped, and chemical and phy icai reactior_ are severely
restricted at very low temperattsres
Frozen Food Care
For best results: ,,
Choose only i_igi_quaiity foods ti_at freeze well
Store at O°F(18°C) or coider fake careto maintain ti_i low 'itoracye ,. ,,
temperature ey. try 1oavoid opening ti_e freezer door unnecessarily
if your ice cream issoft you are running your freezer too warm_
{eave spa(e at ti_e top of (or/tai!/er<i, gia'is jars or piaqic baq
co!/tai!/i!/c 7liquids or <_ernisolid food Ti_ee expand a<itiler freeze_Usually 1"(J Scm) head
space is recommended Seal ideaiJy,remove aiJthe air from ti_e pa(kage after food i frozen
Packagesor (or/tainer<i of <io!idfood si_otJidhavethe air removed from them and be sealed
1:i(7i_tiy before freezing_
Freezt_immediateiy and a<iquickiy aspossibie Fr,_ezeor/iy <imaiiquantitie of food at any one time
For best resultswe re(ommend ti_at or/iy J Jib (1kg) of food be frozen per OC;(u ft (J5 {)frt_ezer
capacity_ (About 7 ib (_ kc7)i!/<_rnaiifreezersand f}ib (4kg) i!/larger freezer) Forf<_,sterfr,_ezi!/g,we
recommend lhal fresi_ik>odis piaced al the lop of the freezer compartmenl dose Io the air venl
Do not piie frozen f,oociaround the/an (oven it (an prevent adequate air (ircuialion
]i_aw foods pref<,rabiyi!/a refrigerator; or usi!/g a microwave oven or muitiftJnctior/oven
Keepacor/ta!¢tumoveroffood Ueo!deritem of foodfirt Do not exceed recommended
storage limes
=tie good quaiitv freezer proof packagi!/q to mai!/tai!/f<)od quahty
o ifik>od is only covered in pfatic film place inide a freezer proof pfatic bag
Recommended Freezer Storage Times
_he,,e _,messhouid not be exceeded,
o> prepared sheiifish, oiiy fish
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<_-_.',__ _ _ Hon oiiy fish, sheiifisi_,pizza,scones<rod muffi!_s
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4 Ham, 'k -_, o,, <s,biscuits, beef,ci_ops and 'am,.;
G .Pou,_.y_*r.Die(es,, A_e.,*,-xe,:e,a,.,/__ L-._es(bianci_ed),eggs
_..e_ wi_oie and yoH<s,cooked clayfisi_, minced meat (r._w),
pork(law)
_x-. I2_ Fruit (dry or in syrup) e_q wiges, beef O_w),whole
s _ chicken, lamb (raw),"-__.... e
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:: tor Food Your Freezer
Meat_ PouHtry and Game
Do nos try to freeze r,:_oretha!_ }V'Jb(i kq) meat per 0_9cuff (;,_S[) fieezer
capacity Meal must be frozen quickly in order 1o malnlain its texture
o Do not quff pouitry be/,orefreezing
Redmeat can be cooked from frozen, or from tile partiy or completely
thawed states Remember Io aiiow extra cooking lime if cooking from frozen
Aiway thaw pouitry compieteiy before cooking_
Fisi_is best frozen commercially if i_owever you do want to freeze fisi_
at home, make sureti_e fisi_i very fres[_and of i_kii/quaiity
o Clean, caie and pref_,rabiyieave whoie_AJJfii_ q_ouid be wrapped i!/
two iayersof packaging asdeper/dir/ci or/ti_e type of fii_, odor and
flavors can be readiiy transf(_rredeiti_er to or from it_Seaiweik
o For best resuit, cool<from either the frozen or partly thawed stale v _
ZJO
Most vegetabies freeze well, aiti_oucii_'saiad'vegetabies iose ti_eir
crispr/e s Oti_er vefietabies e.g. <eiery, or/ior_and tomatoe shouid
oniy be used i!/cooked disi/ed a they softer/on freezing
o Freezeoriy high quaiity, mature, ready to eat vegetabies
o Sort and di card any that are damaged
it is necessary to blanch most raw vegetables prior to freezing,
o Bia!_ci_ir/ginvo!ve a si4_rtcooking period during wi_ici_vefietabie
enzymes aredestroyed if these enzymes are not destroyed riley <aue
undesirabie pi_ysicaiand <i_emicai change during freezer forage
o \i_K_etabiescan be blanched in boiling water, steam or microwave
oven if using boiiing water, boii ve(ietabie f,or}_ 4 minutes and <ooi qukkiy
in general frozen vegetabies are best cooked from their frozen stale, ie Do not thaw
Prepared and Cooked Foods
Most cooked foods can be fiozen but it is not _ecommended to fieeze
the fo!iowing:
o (ooked egg wi_ite, cust_,rds,cre,,_mfillings ,_ndmill<puddings, qebtine
orjeiiy like disi_es,mayonn4se and simib,r saiad d_essings,meringue
toppings ]hese tend to separate on thawing_
Fruit
o Ci/oose i_iqh quali_y,mature, _,ndre_,dy1:oeat fiuit_ P_el_u-abiyseiect
varietie recomrner/deci for freezing_
o Avoid unripe and overripe fruit.
o ]i_e way fruit i packed depends on i_owit is to be mied Fruit packed in
syrup are ideai for de erts,wi_ereasfruits packed without suqar are better
ued for cooking Most fruits can be stored for 8 ];,_monlh