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Correct storage
For physical reasons, the refrigerator
compartment has different temperature
zones. The coldest zone is on the lowest
storage shelf immediately above the
salad bin. Warmer zones are the upper
storage shelves and door racks. The
arrangement (see fig.) indicates where
different types of food are best stored to
make the most of temperature
variations.
For instance, the shelf immediately
above the fruit and vegetable drawers
should be 5 °C for safe storage of meat
and fish products. In order to check that
the appliance is at 5 °C on the lowest
shelf you can carry out the following
test yourself:
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1.
Place a cup of water in the centre of the
said shelf with a thermometer inside.
2.
Leave the fridge door closed overnight and check the temperature first
thing in the morning.
3.
At this point the temperature should read no more than 5 °C; if it does,
you need to adjust the temperature regulator to a colder setting.
For further information on keeping food cool and safe a guide
published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is available
and can be obtained free of charge by contacting:
Foodsense, London SE99 7TT. Tel: 0645 556000
Tip:
Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be
covered or packed so that they do not dry out, lose their flavour, or
transfer their flavour to any other refrigerated food. The following are
suitable for packing:
– polyethylene bags;
– plastic containers with lids;
– special plastic covers with rubber retainers;
– aluminium foil.
