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Food which is not suitable for
storing in the refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for storing in a
refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C,
as some food is sensitive to cold.
Cucumbers, for example, become
glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes
sweet. Tomatoes and oranges loose
their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruits
hardens.
Food which is sensitive to cold includes:
–
Pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangos, melons,
papayas, passion fruit,
citrus fruit (such as lemons, oranges,
mandarins, grapefruit),
– Fruit which is not yet ripe
– Aubergines/egg plant, cucumbers,
potatoes, peppers/capiscum,
tomatoes,
courgettes/zucchini,
– 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 in the
PerfectFresh zone
compartments
The coldest areas in the refrigerator are
in the PerfectFresh compartments.
Use the compartments in the
PerfectFresh zone for all delicate and
highly perishable 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
products,
– pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4 °C.
The humidity-controlled compartment
has a regulator which is used to adjust
the relative humidity.
Slide the regulator to the relative
humidity level required.
. = high humidity. The regulator
closes the vents to the compartment
and retains the moisture already
present. The humidity level greatly
depends on the type and quantity of
food being stored.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone
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