AEG RCB73423TY User Manual

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EN -15-ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCERefrigerator compartmentFor normal operating conditions, set the temperature of the cooler compartment to +4 or +6 oC.• To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids insealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts ofthe evaporating liquid and, in time, your appliance will require more frequent defrosting.• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at roomtemperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigeratorcompartment.• Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as frost willdevelop and packaging will stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door frequently.• We recommend that meat and clean fish are loosely wrapped and stored on the glassshelf just above the vegetable bin where the air is cooler, as this provides the beststorage conditions.• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the crisper.• Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-sensitive vegetables(green leaves, broccoli, carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene-releaser fruits (banana,peach, apricot, fig etc.).• Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.• Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and anuninterrupted refrigeration cycle before refrigerator storage.• To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables.Water leaking from meat may contaminate other products in the refrigerator. You shouldpackage meat products and clean any leakages on the shelves.• Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the majorfood groups in your refrigerator compartment.Food Maximum storage time How and where to storeVegetables and fruits 1 week Vegetable binMeat and fish 2 - 3 Days Wrap in plastic foil, bags, or in a meatcontainer and store on the glass shelfFresh cheese 3 - 4 Days On the designated door shelfButter and margarine 1 week On the designated door shelfBottled products e.g.milk and yoghurtUntil the expiry daterecommended by theproducerOn the designated door shelfEggs 1 month On the designated egg shelfCooked food All shelvesPART - 3.