Storing Food - Sharp SJ-FTS13BVS Operation Manual

Storing food

• Ensure that the food is of the freshest possible quality to maximize the storage life of perishable food. The following is a
general guide to help promote longer food storage.
• Food has a limited storage life. Make sure not to exceed use-by date indicated by manufacturer.
Fruit / Vegetables
Fruit and vegetables should be loosely enclosed in a
plastic material e.g. wrap, bags (do not seal) and placed
in the vegetable case to minimize moisture loss.
Dairy Products & Eggs
• Most dairy products have their best-before date on
the outer packaging which informs the recommended
temperature and shelf life of the foods.
• Eggs should be stored in the Egg pocket.
Meats / Fish / Poultry
• Place on a plate or a dish and cover with paper or
plastic wrap.
• For larger cuts of meat, sh, or poultry, place to the rear
of the shelves.
• Ensure all cooked food is wrapped securely or placed in
an airtight container.
For best freezing
• Quality of foods should be fresh.
• Freeze small quantities of food at a time in order to
freeze them quickly.
• Food should be properly sealed or covered tightly.
• Place foods in the freezer evenly.
• Label bags or containers to keep an inventory of
freezing food.
*Notes for fresh food
- Fresh food (securely wrapped) should be stored in
limited time to prevent spoilage and badly affecting
other stored foods.
Tips for saving energy
Install the refrigerator in a well-ventilated area and
keep the space to ventilate.
The amount of energy consumption of this model is
measured as shown in the picture below.
90mm
300mm
Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight, and do
not place it next to heat generating appliance.
Avoid opening the door as much as possible.
Hot foods should be cooled before storing.
Place the food evenly on the shelves to allow the
cool air to circulate ef ciently.
EN-8
50mm
300mm
Advice for preventing dew or frost
inside the refrigerator
• Keep the door securely closed. If the food falls down,
it may cause a gap between the cabinet and the door.
Move it back to the shelf or the pocket.
• Food with high-moisture should be stored in airtight
container or sealed tightly.
Advice for storing food
• Evenly place the food on the shelves to allow the cooling
air to circulate ef ciently.
• Opening the door for long periods can cause
a signi cant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
• Hot foods should be cooled before storing. Storing hot
foods increases the temperature in the unit and the risk
of food spoilage.
• Do not block the outlet and inlet of the cool air circulating
circuit with foods or containers; otherwise the foods is
not be evenly cooled throughout the refrigerator.
• Do not place food directly in front of cold air outlet.
This may lead to the food freezing.air to circulate
ef ciently.
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