Using the refrigerator efficiently
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration. This includes:
–Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold, such as bananas, avocado, papaya, passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers
–Fruit which is not yet ripe
–Potatoes
–Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan
When shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, and how long it can be kept in the refrigerator. Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. during transportation, should be kept to a minimum. For example, do not allow food to stay in a hot car for too long. Once food has started to deteriorate, this process cannot be reversed. As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating.
Storing food correctly
Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refrigerator (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
Unpacked meat and vegetables
Unpackaged meat and vegetables should be stored separately. To avoid any microbiological cross- contamination, these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped.
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