Hotpoint RLM53 - Manual (Page 8)

Making the best use of your Fridge
Note: Always use the handle provided to open the fridge door.
To ensure that your fridge operates as efficiently as possible :
●
Follow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your suppliers
advice on a suitable maximum storage time.
● Keep foods covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour
transference. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic stretch wrap and containers
with lids are ideal.
● Avoid opening the doors unnecessarily or for longer than needed.
● Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in
fridge, as placing hot food inside reduces efficiency.
Storing Food in a Fridge
● Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately.
● Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and store
below cooked foods and dairy products to avoid contamination of dripping
food juices.
● Wrap cheese in greaseproof paper and place in an airtight container or
polythene bag.
Bring to room temperature before consuming.
● Empty left over canned food into a covered storage containers before
placing in the fridge.
● Position food to allow cold air to circulate freely, ensuring nothing comes
into contact with the interior back wall of the fridge, or covers the defrost
gutter drain hole below this.
● Use the different storage zones inside your fridge compartment to store a
wide variety of food items.
Your larder is designed and constructed with good door sealing to make it
operate as efficiently as possible. For this reason, after closing the door, it may
be difficult to open again immediately. This is not a fault. If you wait about 2
minutes for the internal and external pressures to equalise the door can be
opened more easily.
Useful Advice
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USEFUL AD
VICE
Microban® is a unique antibacterial technology which is built into interior
components of your fridge during manufacture. Microban® protects against growth
of potentially harmful and odour causing bacteria on the interior fridge surfaces,
thereby keeping your fridge fresher and more hygienically clean during use.
Microban® will not wash out or wear out and will provide continuous protection
against bacteria for the life of your fridge. Microban® technology has been proven
safe, durable and effective over many years of use in personal care and household
consumer products. In addition, Hotpoint operate a rigorous antibacterial testing
programme through approved independent testing laboratories.
Note : You should continue to clean your fridge as recommended (see CLEANING
& MAINTENANCE section). Microban® provides an extra level of hygiene
protection in your fridge in between cleanings.