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Warmest area
The warmest area in the refrigerator
section is in the top section of the door.
Use this for storing butter so that it re-
mains spreadable and cheese so that it
retains its flavor.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator sec-
tion is directly above the PerfectFresh
zone dividing plate and at the back of
the appliance. The temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone compartments is
even colder.
Use these areas in the refrigerator sec-
tion and in the PerfectFresh zone for all
delicate and highly perishable food,
e.g.:
- fish, meat, poultry
- cold cuts, ready-made meals
- dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream
- fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza
dough, or pie dough
- raw-milk cheese and other raw-milk
products
- pre-packed vegetables
- other fresh food (with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approximately 39°F (4°C))
Storing food in the fridge zone
Food which is not suitable for
storage in the fridge zone
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 40°F (5°C) be-
cause it is sensitive to cold.
Foods which are sensitive to cold in-
clude:
- pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passion fruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruits
- fruit (which is not yet ripe)
- eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes, pep-
pers, tomatoes, zucchini
- hard cheeses (e.g., Parmesan)
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