Placement

If you purchase meats, poultry or fish, store them on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator to make sure they stay as fresh as possible. The bottom shelf of the refrigerator is the coldest part. You should only store certain items in the door of the refrigerator. These items include sodas, butter and condiments. Never place any perishable items in the refrigerator door, as this area is typically 7 degrees warmer than other areas.