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## Storing Foods Effectively

- Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong temperature. Set the refrigerator to the correct temperature for the food being stored.

- Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside sealed containers.

- Check the expiration date and label (storage instructions) before storing food in the appliance.

- Do not store food for a long period of time if it spoils easily at a low temperature.

- Do not place unfrozen food in direct contact with food that is already frozen. Do not store excessive amounts of fresh food.

  - If you want to freeze food over several days, only store up to about 2/3 of the maximum freezing capacity.

- Freeze food in portion-sized quantities for faster freezing, easier thawing and processing.

- Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in each fridge or freezer compartment immediately after purchasing.

- Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

- Refrigerated foods and other food items can be stored on top of the vegetable drawer.

- Avoid refreezing any food which has been completely thawed. Freezing any food which has been completely thawed again will lower its taste and nutrition.

  - Only take out the amount of food that you need. Consume thawed food quickly. It can only be refrozen after being cooked.

- Cool hot food before storing. If too much hot food is placed inside, the internal temperature of the appliance can increase and negatively affect other foods stored in the appliance.

- Do not overfill the appliance. Cold air can not circulate properly if the appliance is overfilled.

- If you set an excessively low temperature for food, it may become frozen. Do not set a temperature lower than the required temperature for the food to be stored correctly.

- If there are chill compartments in the appliance, do not store vegetables and fruits with higher moisture content in the chill compartments as they may freeze due to the lower temperature.

- Always follow the food manufacturer's instructions on the permissible storage duration of frozen food. Do not exceed the recommended storage time of food.

  - Mark the storage date, permissible storage duration, and the food name on the packaging to prevent it from exceeding the storage time limit.

- In the event of a blackout, call the electricity company and ask how long it is going to last.

  - You should avoid door openings while the power is off.

  - When the power supply gets back to normal, check the condition of the food.

  - If the power outage lasts longer, especially during the summer months, please follow these guidelines:

    - Do not place additional food into the appliance during the power outage.

    - If the power outage is announced and is expected to last for more than 10 hours, prepare some ice and put it in a container on the top shelf of the fridge.

    - Due to the temperature increase in the appliance during a power outage or other malfunction, the shelf life of the food will be reduced and its quality will decrease. If necessary, process thawed food and freeze it again in the cooked state.