Electrolux 160 RA - Manual (Page 8)

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Hints for storage
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover
or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective material,
such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may
obstruct air circulation through them.
Below is the recommended storage positions for
various food types:
1. Frozen food storage and ice making
2. Ready cooked foods, convenience foods
3. Foods in dishes
4. Opened cans
5. Milk, dairy products
6. Fresh meat, cold cuts etc
7. Fruit, vegetables and salads
8. Cheese and butter
9. Eggs
10. Yoghurt and cream
11. Small bottles, soft drinks
12. Large bottles, drinks
Storing food in the two-star compartment
The two-star compartment is separated from the fresh
food compartment by the drip tray.
Depending on the position of the thermostat control
knob and the temperature in the compartment ( -12 °C
or lower), frozen food can be stored here.
Small quantities of fresh food can be frozen in the two-
star compartment but storing them for a long period of
time is not recommended.
Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with
foods that are already frozen.
Storing food in the fresh food compartment
The following tips should help you to ensure that
the food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.
Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of
orange juice rose to 22 °C in an hour between
the supermarket and home. It then took 11
hours to get down to 7 °C in the refrigerator.
Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as
possible.
Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave
food in a cool place in order that it can be placed
in the refrigerator as soon as possible).
Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be
separate containers. Take care not to let the
meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat
does drip, remove everything and clean
thoroughly.
Do not store food uncovered.
Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean the interior (see „Maintenance &
Cleaning”).
Never allow spills to dry and harden.
Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the
refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped
eggs.
Regularly check the door seal to ensure that it is
free from debris.
Always wash your hands in soapy water and dry
them with a clean towel before handling food.
Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them
thoroughly in between.