Storing food in your refrigerator

There are recommended storage areas for various foods. As cold air circulates inside the refrigerator, there is a temperature difference within both the fresh food and freezer compartments. Different foods should be placed in different areas according to their properties.

1. Top door shelf — Eggs, butter, cheese etc
2. Middle door shelf — Drinks etc
3. Lower door shelf — Sauces, dressings etc
4. Top shelf — Condiments, jam etc
5. Middle shelf — Dairy products, leftovers etc
6. Lower shelf — Meat etc
7. Fruit and vegetable bin — Fresh fruit and vegetables
8. Variable-temperature drawer — Fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, deli items, meat, desserts etc

Recommended storage areas for food and beverages