Operating and Installation instructions

Storing food in the refrigerator section
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Use these areas in the refrigerator sec-
tion and in the PerfectFresh zone for all
delicate and highly perishable food,
e.g.:
- fish, meat, poultry,
- cold cuts
- dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream,
- fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
pie dough,
Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator sec-
tion
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) be-
cause it is sensitive to cold. Depending
on the type of food, the appearance,
consistency, flavor, and/or vitamin con-
tent may be altered if stored at too cold
a temperature.
Foods which are sensitive to cold in-
clude:
- Pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passion fruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruits
- Fruit (which is not yet ripe)
- Eggplants, cucumbers, potatoes,
peppers, tomatoes, zucchini
- Hard cheeses (e.g., Parmesan)
Notes on buying food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is an important factor
in determining how long it stays fresh,
and how long it can be kept in the ap-
pliance.
Take into account the use-by date and
the correct storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator, e.g., trans-
porting food in a warm car, should be
kept to a minimum.
Tip: Take a cool bag when shopping,
and load food in the appliance as soon
as possible.
Storing food correctly
Food should generally be stored cov-
ered or packaged in the refrigerator
section (there are some exceptions to
this rule in the PerfectFresh zone - see
below). This will prevent food smells
from affecting other foods, food from
drying out, and also any cross-contami-
nation of bacteria. This is especially im-
portant for storing animal products.
The shelf life of food can be significantly
increased by setting the correct tem-
perature and maintaining good stan-
dards of hygiene.