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Arranging and storing food in the fridge section
oWarm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your
refrigerator, as this will increase the humidity inside of the
appliance.
oAll foods should be wrapped or covered, this is particularly
important if the food has a strong flavour. You should use polythene
bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids should be stored
in covered containers or bottles.
oTo maximise the space inside of the fridge section, any excessive
packaging on the food should be removed.
oQuickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the
refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the appliance.
oNo food items should be allowed to come into contact with the back
wall of the refrigerator.
oMake sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can
close completely. Particular attention should be given to bottles that
may protrude when placed inside the main section of the
refrigerator.
oSome organic solutions, such as the oils in lemon/orange peel and
acid in butter, can cause damage to the plastic parts contained
inside of the refrigerator.
oDo not open the refrigerator door too often or leave the door open
for long periods of time, as this will increase the temperature inside
of the appliance and will increase the energy usage.
oMeat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on the
bottom of the main compartment. (Meat should only be stored
in this manner for one or two days at the most).
oCold dishes/cooked food should be covered.
oFruit and vegetables should be cleaned thoroughly and placed on
the bottom half of the main compartment.
oCheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers, or they
can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags. As much air as
possible should be removed from the bags.
oMilk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the lower
door rack.
oGarlic, potatoes, onions and bananas should only be stored
in a refrigerator IF they are kept in airtight containers.
