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Follow "best before/Use by " guidelines for maximum storage time

Keep foods covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour transfer. Plastic bags, aluminium foil and cling film are ideal.

Clean outside with a mild detergent, then inside with an anti-bacterial cleaner available from most supermarkets.

Do not put hot food in the fridge.
Do not pack foods close together as this prevents air from circulating. Make sure nothing touches the back of the fridge.
If electricity goes off, keep the door shut to preserve the coldness.
Do not clean the ice away with a knife, screwdriver or any thing made of metal.