Smeg CR321A [10/24] Storing fresh foods

Instructions for Use

Use

Storing Fresh Foods

Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct

temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will

substantially influence the quality of the food stored.

• Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to

prevent mixing various moisture degrees and odors (in polyethylene

bags or sheet, aluminium foil, wax paper), or stored in covered

containers or bottles.

• Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove the excessive

packaging (like yoghurt in multi-package).

• Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not touch each

other (various odours may mix). Assure adequate air circulation

around packages.

• Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive substances.

• Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly

sealed bottles in vertical position.

• Food should not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator!

• Foods should be cooled down before storing.

• Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the coldest parts of the

refrigerator.

• Try not to open the door too often.

• Set the thermostat to the setting where lower temperatures are

reached. Set the thermostat gradually as to avoid freezing of the

foods.

Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in the individual

compartments. Place the thermostat in a glass vessel filled with

water. Temperature readings are most reliable few hour after steady

state is reached.

• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange peel, acid

in butter etc. can cause damage and when in contact with plastic

surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time they can cause

accelerated ageing of the plastic material.

• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something is

wrong with foods or that your refrigerator needs cleaning.

Unpleasant odor can be eliminated or reduced by washing the

interior of the refrigerator with a mild solution of water and vinegar.

We also recommend using activated carbon filters to clean the air or to

neutralize odors.

• If you plan a longer journey, make sure to remove quickly perishable

articles of food out of the appliance before you leave.