EnglishEnglish14Fresh Food• When storing fresh food, which is not prepackaged, be sure to wrap orstore food in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwisenoted. This will ensure proper shelf life and prevent the transfer ofodors and tastes.• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.• Eggs should be stored in an upright position in their original carton tomaximize shelf life.• Fruit should be washed and dried then stored in sealed plastic bagsbefore storing in the refrigerator.• Vegetables with skins should be stored in plastic bags or containers.• Leafy vegetables should be washed and drained and then stored inplastic bags or containers.• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the refrigeration.This will prevent unnecessary energy use.• Fresh seafood should be used the same day as purchased.• When storing meats in the fresh food section, keep in the originalpackaging or rewrap as necessary. Follow the suggestions below forsafe storage:• Chicken 1-2 Days• Ground Beef 1-2 Days• Cold Cuts 3-5 Days• Steaks/Roasts 3-5 Days• Smoked/Cured Meats 7-10 Days• All others 1-2 DaysFood Storage Information• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result ofthe refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.Normal Operating Sounds You May HearHSLO4WNBSSmanual 10/22/01 12:32 PM Page 15