Using the refrigerator section efficiently
Different storage zones
Natural air circulation gives rise to different temperature zones inside the refrigerator section. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance.
Warmest area
The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing butter and cheese.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator section is normally directly above the vegetable containers. In this appliance, however, the coldest area is in the Stayfresh (0 °C) zone.
Use the coldest areas in the refrigerator section and in the Stayfresh (0 °C) zone for all delicate and highly perishable food, e.g.
–fish, meat, poultry,
–sausage products, ready meals,
–dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream
–fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or quiche dough,
–soft cheese and other dairy products,
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Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Danger of explosion.
If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is tightly closed, and store upright.
Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door.
Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components in the door.
Food must not touch the back wall of the appliance. Otherwise it may freeze to the back wall.
Stayfresh (0 °C) zone
A temperature of between 0 - 3 °C combined with a high humidity level provides the optimum storage conditions for fresh food, enabling it to be kept fresher for longer than in the refrigerator section.
The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh. Bear this in mind when shopping.
The temperature in the Stayfresh (0 °C) zone is automatically held at approx.
0 °C.
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