When Shopping For Food; Storing Food Correctly; Fruit And Vegetables; Protein Rich Foods - Miele K 12820 SD edt Operating And Installation Manual

Storing food in the refrigerator

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. Note: Take a cool bag with you
when shopping and on return place
food into the appliance immediately.
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Storing food correctly

Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged. This will prevent
food smells from affecting other food,
food from drying out, and also any
cross-contamination of bacteria. This is
particularly important for protein-based
foods such as meat or fish.
The growth of bacteria, such as
salmonella, can be avoided by setting
the correct temperature and
maintaining good standards of hygiene.

Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the vegetable containers or
drawers (depending on model).

Protein rich foods

Please note that foods rich in protein
deteriorate faster than others.
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates
faster than meat.