Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone
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The following tips may help if you
find that food you have stored does
not keep well (for example, the food
wilts or becomes withered after only
a short storage time):
Only place fresh food in the appliance
as the initial condition of the food is
crucial to maintaining freshness.
Clean the compartments in the Per-
fectFresh zone before storing food in
them.
Very wet food should be dried off be-
fore storing it.
Do not store any food in the Perfect-
Fresh zone which is sensitive to cold
(see “Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator section”).
For the type of food being stored, se-
lect the correct PerfectFresh com-
partment and the appropriate posi-
tion of the slide control for the humid-
ity-controlled compartment (reduced
or increased humidity).
An increased humidity level
in the
humidity-controlled compartment is
achieved by the moisture present in
the food being stored; i.e., the more
food stored in the compartment, the
higher the humidity.
If too much moisture has gathered on
the base of the compartment and this
is affecting the food, select the
setting.
Otherwise, dry the compartment –
particularly the base and underneath
the lid – with a cloth, and place a rack
or similar item in the compartment so
that excess moisture can drain away.
If the humidity level becomes too low,
wrap the food in airtight packaging.
If you think that the temperature in
the PerfectFresh zone is not correct,
try regulating it first by adjusting the
temperature in the refrigerator section
slightly (1–2°). To prevent frost dam-
age to food, a higher temperature
must be set if ice crystals begin to
form on the bases of the PerfectFresh
compartments.
