Instructions

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➢ 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 always chilled. Use within 1 – 2 days.
PRECOOKED FOOD AND LEFTOVERS
➢ These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food will not
dry out.
➢ Keep for 1-2 days only.
➢ Reheat leftovers once only and until steaming hot.
CRISPER
➢ The crisper is the optimum storage location for fresh fruit and vegetables.
➢ Take care not to store the following food at temperatures of less than 7 °C for
long periods: citrus fruit, melons, pineapple, papaya, passion fruit, 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 and mangoes.
FREEZING AND STORING OF FOOD IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
➢ To store deep-frozen food.
➢ To make ice cubes.
➢ To freeze food.
NOTICE! Ensure that the door of the freezer compartment has been
closed properly.
PURCHASING OF FROZEN FOOD
➢ The packaging must not be damaged.
➢ Use by the „use by /best before/best by/‟ date.
➢ If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in
the freezer compartment.
STORING OF FROZEN FOOD
➢ Store at -18 °C or colder.
➢ Avoid opening the freezer compartment door unnecessarily.