Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In A Refrigerator; When Shopping For Food; Storing Food Correctly - Miele TX3587 Operating And Installation Instructions

Storing food in the refrigerator section
Food which is not suitable for
storing in a refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for storing in a
refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C,
as some food is sensitive to cold.
Cucumbers, for example, become
glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes
sweet. Tomatoes and oranges loose
their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruits
hardens.
Food which does not tolerate cold
temperatures includes:
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangos, melons,
papayas, passion fruit,
citrus fruit (such as lemons, oranges,
mandarins, grapefruit),
– Fruit which is not yet ripe,
– Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,
potatoes, peppers/capiscum,
tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini,
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.

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
appliance. Always observe the use-by
date and the recommended storage
temperature.
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.
Tip: 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 in the refrigerator
(there are some exceptions to this rule
in the MasterFresh zone). 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 food 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.