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Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone
Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans).
Danger of explosion!
Do not store cooking oil in the
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.
Food must not touch the back wall
of the refrigerator, as it may freeze
to the back wall.
To allow air to circulate efficiently,
do not pack food too closely
together in the refrigerator.
Food which should not be
stored in a refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5 °C.
Depending on the type of food, storing
in a refrigerator for too long can alter
the appearance, consistency, taste
and/or vitamin content of food.
Foods which should not be stored in a
refrigerator include:
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passionfruit,
citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges,
mandarines, grapefruits
– Fruit which is not yet ripe
– Eggplants, cucumbers, potatoes,
capsicum, tomatoes, zucchini
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. parmesan
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What to be aware of 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.
Also pay attention to the expiry date
and the correct storage temperature for
each type of food.
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.
Tip: Take a cooler bag when shopping
and place cold food in the refrigerator
and/or freezer immediately on your
arrival home.
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