Using The Refrigerator Efficiently; Different Storage Zones; Food That Should Not Be Stored In A Refrigerator - Miele KFN 8992 SD ED Operating And Installation Instructions

Using the refrigerator efficiently

Different storage zones

The natural circulation of air throughout
the appliance creates different
temperature zones in the refrigerator.
Cold air is heavier, so it sinks to the
lowest section of the appliance. Take
advantage of these different zones
when you choose where to place food
in the appliance.
Warmest area
The warmest area is in the top section
of the door. You can use this area to
store butter (to keep it spreadable), and
cheese (to keep its flavour).
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator is
directly above the vegetable
containers.
Use this for all delicate and highly
perishable food, such as:
– fish, meat, poultry,
– deli meats, store-bought meals,
– dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream,
– fresh bread dough, pastry dough,
cake batters,
– raw milk cheeses and other raw milk
dairy products,
– pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food with a best-before label
that specifies a temperature of at
least 4 °C (39 F).
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Never store explosive materials in
the appliance, or products with
flammable propellants (spray cans,
for example). Danger of explosion! If
you store oily or greasy foods in the
appliance door, make sure that no
oil or grease spills onto the plastic
parts. This can cause the plastic to
crack and break. Do not allow food
to touch the rear wall of the
appliance, because it may freeze to
the wall.
Food that should not be stored
in a refrigerator
Some foods are not suitable for storing
in the refrigerator. Here are some
examples:
– Fruit and vegetables that are
sensitive to cold, such as bananas,
avocados, papaya, passion fruit,
eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, and
cucumbers.
– Fruit that is not yet ripe.
– Potatoes.
– Some hard cheeses (for example,
Parmesan).