Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Zone - Miele KFN 16947 D ed/cs Operating And Installation Instructions

The PerfectFresh zone provides ideal
storage conditions for fruit, vegetables,
fish, meat and dairy products. Food
stays fresh considerably longer while
retaining both flavour and vitamins.
In the PerfectFresh zone the temperat-
ure is controlled automatically and is in
the range 0 to 3 °C. While lower than
the temperature in a standard refriger-
ator, this is the optimum temperature
range for storing fresh food which is not
sensitive to cold. The deterioration pro-
cess is decelerated at this temperature
range so food can be stored without
loss of freshness for considerably
longer than in a standard refrigerator.
The humidity level in the PerfectFresh
zone can also be regulated to suit the
food being stored. Food retains its own
moisture if stored at a higher humidity
and so does not dry out as quickly. This
allows it to stay crisp and fresh for
longer.
Remember that the fresher the food
when placed in the appliance, the
longer it will stay fresh.
Take food out of the PerfectFresh zone
approx. 30 to 60 minutes before using
it. The aroma and taste do not fully
develop until the food has reached
room temperature.

Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone

The PerfectFresh zone is divided into
two areas:
The PerfectFresh zone compartments
have a regulator which is used to adjust
the relative humidity. Slide the regulator
to the  or  relative humidity setting.
– Setting :
– Setting :
Each type of food has its own charac-
teristics which determine the specific
storage conditions it requires.
In the dry compartment the humidity
is not increased, the temperature is
between 0 and 3 °C.
The regulator opens the vents in the
compartment so the humidity es-
capes.
You can use the dry compartment to
store fish, meat, dairy products and
all kinds of food, providing it is
wrapped.
In the humidity-controlled compart-
ment the humidity is increased, the
temperature is between 0 and 3 °C.
The regulator closes the vents in the
compartment so the moisture cannot
escape.
Store fruit and vegetables in this
compartment.
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