Miele KFN 14947 SDE ED Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator, When shopping for food

Using the refrigerator efficiently

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator

Not all food is suitable for refrigeration, as some food is sensitive to cold. Cucumbers, for example, become glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruits hardens.

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator includes:

–Pineapple, pomegranate, bananas, avocados, mangos, papaya, passion fruit, citrus fruit,

–fruit which is not yet ripe,

–aubergines/egg plant, cucumbers, potatoes, peppers/capsicum, tomatoes, courgettes,

–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 cross-contamination of bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene.

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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