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5.12 Tips on storing fresh food
5.12.1 Storing into the refrigerator compartment
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Keep your fridge temperature below 5°C.
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Hot food must be cooled to room temperature before storing in the appliance.
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Foods stored in the refrigerator should be washed and dried before storing
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Food to be stored should be properly sealed to avoid odour or taste alterations.
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Do not store excessive quantities of food. Leave spaces between foods to allow cold
air flowing around them, for a better and more homogeneous cooling.
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Foods eaten daily should be stored at the front of the shelf.
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Leave a gap between foods and the inner walls, allowing air flowing. In special way
don't store foods against the rear wall: foods could freeze against rear wall. Avoid di-
rect contact of food (especially oily or acidic food) with the inner liner, as oil/acid can
erode the inner liner. Clean away oily/acid dirt whenever it is found.
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Frozen food can be gently thawed in the refrigerator compartment. This saves en-
ergy.
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The ageing process of fruit and vegetables such as courgettes, melons, papaya, ba-
nana, pineapple, etc. can be accelerated in the refrigerator. Therefore, it is not advis-
able to store them in the refrigerator. However, the ripening of strongly green fruits
can be promoted for a certain period. Onions, garlic, ginger and other root vegeta-
bles should also be stored at room temperature.
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Unpleasant odours inside the fridge are a sign that something has spilled and clean-
ing is required. See CARE AND CLEANING.
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Different foods should be placed in different areas according to their properties (Fig.:
5.12.1).
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Butter, cheese, eggs, spices, etc.
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Eggs, canned food, spices, etc
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Drinks and bottled foods.
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Pickled foods, canned food, etc.
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Meat products, snack foods, etc.
6/7 Pasta, milk, tofu, dairy, etc.
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Moist Zone drawer:
Fruit, vegetables, salad (Fruit & Veg.)
canned beverages (Q-Cool)
Rraw fresh food (0°C Fresh)
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5- Use
5.12.1
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