Smeg FC200UXE User manual - Page 25

STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER The ZeroZone compartment allows storing a wide variety of fresh food for up to three times longer than in a conventional refrigerator. The food stays fresh longer, retaining the flavour and nutrients. The temperature in this drawer depends on the temperature settings in the refrigerator compartment, environment temperature, frequency of door opening, and amount of food placed in it. For a temperature around 0 °C in the ZeroZone drawer, we recommend setting the refrigerator compartment temperature to 4 °C or lower. Temperature in the ZeroZone drawer may fall below 0 °C. Therefore, place the temperature-sensitive food in the upper parts of the refrigerator. For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed. • When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine the quality of the food, as well as how long it will keep in the fridge. • Store the foods in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or receiving odors and humidity. • Take the food from the drawer 30-60 minutes before use to allow the aroma and flavor to develop at room temperature. • Foods sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate for storage in the ZeroZone drawer include the following: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, beans, peppers (capsicum), melons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash, zucchini etc. • To remove the drawer: - Pull out the drawer until it is blocked. - Then, lift it at the front and pull it all the way out. 25 721903