Operating and Installation Instructions

Food which should not be
stored in a refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5 °C because it
is sensitive to cold.
Depending on the type of food, the
appearance, consistency, flavour and/
or vitamin content may be altered if
stored at too cold a temperature.
Foods which are sensitive to cold
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,
capiscum, tomatoes, zucchini
– Hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan,
mountain cheese
What to be aware of when
shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is the most important
factor in determining how long it stays
fresh, and how long it can be kept in
the appliance. 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. As little as two
hours outside the refrigerator can
cause food to start deteriorating.
Tip: Take a cool bag when shopping
and place all cold food immediately in
the refrigerator and freezer upon arrival
home.
Storing food correctly
Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged in the refrigerator
section (there are some exceptions to
this rule in the PerfectFresh Pro zone -
see below). This will prevent food
smells from affecting other foods, food
from drying out, and also any cross-
contamination of bacteria. This is
especially important for storing animal
products.
The shelf life of food can be
significantly increased by setting the
correct temperature and maintaining
good standards of hygiene.
Using the refrigerator efficiently
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