What dial temperature should I set my larder fridge at, to maintain safe storage

Linda, June 2009

Thanks Peccavi..We just got this fridge (second hand)with no instructions as to what the actual dial should be set at ..I have it stting at 5 at the moment I have a little fridge therm which I placed inside fridge.., and that is what it is sitting at now...thanks for help
Linda ;-)

Linda, June 2009

According to wikipedia...

Some refrigerators are now divided into four zones to store different types of food:

* −18 °C (−0.4 °F) (freezer)
* 0 °C (32 °F) (meats)
* 5 °C (41 °F) (refrigerator)
* 10 °C (50 °F) (vegetables)

So I would go for 5 °C / 41 °F

If you go any colder there may be freezing corners and some food may spoil. Any warmer then things don't stay fresh for so long.

Peccavi, June 2009