Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section; Notes On Buying Food; Storing Food Correctly - Miele KFN 37232 iD Operating And Installation Instructions

Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator sec-
tion
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5 °C, because it
may be sensitive to cold. Depending on
the type of food, the appearance, con-
sistency, flavour and/or vitamin content
may be altered if stored at too cold a
temperature.
Foods which are sensitive to cold in-
clude:
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passionfruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruits
– Fruit (which is not yet ripe)
– Aubergines, cucumbers, potatoes,
peppers, tomatoes, courgettes
– Hard cheeses (e.g. Parmesan, moun-
tain cheese)

Notes on buying 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 ap-
pliance.
Take into account the use-by date and
the correct storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. trans-
porting food in a warm car, should be
kept to a minimum.
Tip: Take an insulated cool bag when
shopping, and load food in the appli-
ance as soon as possible.
Storing food in the refrigerator section

Storing food correctly

Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged in the refriger-
ator section. This will prevent food
smells from affecting other food, food
from drying out, and also any cross-
contamination of bacteria. This is espe-
cially important for storing protein-
based food such as meat or fish.
The storage time of food can be in-
creased by setting the correct temper-
ature and maintaining good standards
of hygiene.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
Protein rich food
Please note that food rich in protein de-
teriorates faster than other types of
food. Shellfish, for example, deterior-
ates faster than fish, and fish deterior-
ates faster than meat.
29