Using the refrigerator section efficiently
Different storage zones
Natural air circulation gives rise to dif- ferent temperature zones inside the re- frigerator section. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance.
Coldest zone
The coldest zone in the refrigerator sec- tion is directly above the vegetable containers.
Use this for all delicate and highly per- ishable 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 prod- ucts,
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Warmest zone
The warmest zone is in the top section of the refrigerator door. Use this for stor- ing butter and cheese.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products con- taining combustible gas (e.g. spray cans). Danger of explosion.
If storing alcohol with a high per- centage proof, make sure it is tightly closed, and store upright.
Do not store cooking oil in the refrig- erator door.
Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic com- ponents in the door.
Food must not touch the back wall of the appliance. Otherwise it may freeze to the back wall.
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration. These include:
–Fruit and vegetables which are sensi- tive to cold, such as bananas, avo- cado pears, papaya, passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers
–Fruit which is not yet ripe
–Potatoes
–Some hard cheeses
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