Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator
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Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator, particularly:
- Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold, such as bananas, avocado, papa-
ya, passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Fruit which is not yet ripe
- Potatoes
Warning:
Example of storing the food - see below
To achieve the most effective food preservation for the longest possible time and to
avoid wasting any food, position the products as shown in Figure 12. In addition, this
figure illustrates the layout of drawers, baskets and shelves, which allows the most
efficient use of energy.
Optimal temperature and storage conditions will extend product shelf life and opti-
mize electricity consumption. Optimal storage temperature range should be stated
on the food product packaging.
The fridge section is for short term food storage. Although low temperatures can
be maintained, extended periods of food storage is not recommended. As the
cold air circulates within the fridge, the temperature can vary between the
different sections. As such, foods should be stored in different sections according
to type.
1. Butter, cheeses etc.
2. Food in jars and bottles
3. Drinks, e.g. milk
4. Cooked food
5. Yogurts, preserves etc.
6. 75cl bottles or ready meals etc.
7. Fruit and vegetables
8. Fresh meat and fish/fruit and
vegetables
The fridge shelves can be moved
according to the storage requirements
within the fridge section. To move the
shelf, lift up the rear section and then
pull it outwards.
The most energy-saving configuration
requires drawers, food box and shelves
to be positioned in the product, please
refer to the above pictures.
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