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Storing food in the refrigerator section
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Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator sec-
tion is directly above the fruit and veg-
etable drawer and at the back of the
appliance.
Use these areas to store all delicate and
highly perishable food, such as:
- Fish, meat, poultry
- Cold cuts, ready-made meals
- Dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream
- Fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza
dough, or pie dough
- Raw milk cheese and other raw milk
products
- Pre-packed vegetables
- Other fresh food (with a label stating
it should be kept at a temperature of
approximately 39°F (4°C))
Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator sec-
tion
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) be-
cause it is sensitive to cold. Depending
on the type of food, the appearance,
consistency, flavor, and/or vitamin con-
tent 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, passion fruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruits
- Fruit (which is not yet ripe)
- Eggplants, cucumbers, potatoes,
peppers, tomatoes, zucchini
- Hard cheeses (e.g., Parmesan)
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