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Storing fresh food

 

 

Proper use of the appliance, adequately

Important precautions

 

for storing fresh food

 

packed food, correct temperature and

 

 

hygienic precautions have substantial

 

 

impact on the quality of stored food.

 

 

Always respect the best before date,

 

 

printed on the packaging.

 

 

Food to be stored in the refrigerator

 

 

should be properly packed as to prevent

 

 

absorbing of moisture and building of

 

 

odors.

 

 

Never store inflammable, volatile or

 

 

explosive substances.

 

 

Beverages with high alcohol percentage

 

 

shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in

 

 

upright position.

 

 

Some organic solutions e.g: strong oils

 

 

in lemon/orange peel and acids in butter

 

 

etc. can cause damage through prolonged

 

 

contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets,

 

 

they can cause accelerated ageing of the

 

 

plastic material.

 

 

Unpleasant odour inside the refrigerator is

 

 

a sign that something is wrong with food

 

 

or that your refrigerator needs cleaning

 

 

(see chapter on Cleaning).

 

 

If you are away for a lengthy time, please

 

 

remove all perishables beforehand.

 

 

Equipment depends on the model.

Interior accessories

 

and space distribution

Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides

 

 

inside the appliance. They are protected against

 

 

pulling out completely by accident. To remove the

 

 

shelf, raise the back part level off and pull it out.

 

 

Quickly perishable food should be stored on the

 

 

back i.e. the coldest part of the shelves.

 

Certain models are equipped with wire bottle rack

 

 

which enables placing of bottles on the cork. It is

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