Storage - getting the most out of your appliance.
Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment
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Wrapped meat and cleaned fish |
| 2 or 3 days | On the shelf above the vegetable crisper | |
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Fresh cheese |
| 3 or 4 days | On the shelf above the vegetable crisper | |
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Eggs |
| 1 month | In special egg rack on door. | |
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Butter, margarine |
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Cooked or precooked food |
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(placer in | when cool store in3 or 4 days | On any shelf. | ||
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Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh |
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pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream pastries,3 or 4 days | On any shelf. | |||
bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes |
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Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt |
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Fruits and legumes |
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What Not to Store in the Refrigerator
Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks. Bananas (they will turn black).
Citrus fruits.
Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).
-Air in the refrigerator circulates naturally so that colder, heavier air tends to descend towards the bottom. This is why meat and fish should be stored just above the crisper.
-Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will deteriorate quite quickly.
-Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer than fresh food.
-Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in the refrigerator.
Energy Saving Tips
- Install the Appliance Correctly
This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.
- Correct Temperature Settings
Set the refrigerator temperature knob to one of the middle settings. Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively cold temperatures may ruin vegetables, cold cuts and cheese.
- Do Not Overfill Your Appliance
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor.
- Keep the Door Closed
Open the refrigerator only when necessary; remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. To bring the temperature back to the proper level, the motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming a substantial amount of energy.
- Check the Seal on the Door
Keep the seal clean and soft so that it fits tightly against the door to ensure that no cold air is lost.
- Never Put Food in the Refrigeror while Still Hot
A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room tem- perature before storing.
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