Storing Fresh Food - Smeg FC345B Instructions For Use Manual

Storing fresh food

Important precautions Important precautions
for storing fresh food for storing fresh food
Interior accessories and Interior accessories and
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Proper use of the appliance, adequately 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 infl ammable, 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.
• 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 safeguarded
against pulling out. It may be pulled out only if empty, by lifting
the front part and pulling it towards you. Place the bottle rack
in the appliance in such way to avoid obstruction of door
closing by the length of the stacked bottles.
Maximum load of the rack is 9 bottles of 0,75 l, or 13 kg of
total mass - see label at the right side of the interior of the
appliance.
• Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of the
refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and vegetables. It
retains the right level of moisture and prevents drying out.
• The inner refrigerator door consists of various shelves or
holders used for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt, and a