Storing food in the refrigerator section
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– 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.
Food that is sensitive to cold includes:
– pineapple, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangos, melons, pa-
paya, passion fruit, citrus fruit (such
as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruit),
– fruit that is not yet ripe,
– eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes, pep-
pers, tomatoes, zucchini,
– hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.
What to be aware of when
shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is the most important
factor in determining how long it stays
fresh, and how long it can be kept in the
appliance.
Always observe the use-by date and
the recommended storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator should be
kept to a minimum, for example, when
transporting food in a hot car.
Tip:
Take a cool bag with you when
shopping and on return place food into
the appliance immediately.
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.
