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Helpful Hints and Tips
Energy Saving Tips
We recommend that you follow the tips
below to save energy.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods in order to conserve energy.
Ensure the appliance is away from any
sources of heat (direct sunlight, electric
oven or cooker etc.)
Don 't set the temperature colder than
necessary.
Don't store warm food or evaporating liquid
in the appliance.
Place the appliance in a well ventilated,
humidity free, room. Please refer to
"Installing your New Appliance" chapter.
If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, crisper and
shelves, do not adjust the combination as
this is designed to be the most energy
efficient configuration.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Do not place hot food directly into the
refrigerator or freezer, the internal
temperature will increase resulting in the
compressor having to work harder and will
consume more energy.
Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
has a strong flavor.
Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
Hints for freezing
When first starting-up or after a period out
of use, let the appliance run at least 2 hours
on the higher settings before putting food in
the compartment.
Prepare food in small portions to enable it
to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible to subsequently thaw only
the quantity required.
Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or cling
wraps which are airtight.
Do not allow fresh,unfrozen food to touch
the food which is already frozen to avoid
temperature rise of the latter.
Iced products, (ice cubes, popsicles): if
consumed immediately after removal from
the freezer compartment, will probably
cause frost burns to the skin.
It is recommended to label and date each
frozen package in order to keep track of the
storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
Ensure that frozen food has been stored
correctly by the food retailer
Once defrosted, food will deteriorate
rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not
exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for
an extended period, the following steps
should be taken prevent mold on the
appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the main
socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.