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Tipps for buying frozen food
- When buying frozen food, pay attention to the storage instructions on the package. You
may store each frozen food for the period indicated in the star rating. This is usually the
period indicated as "best before" on the front of the package.
- Make sure that the packaging of frozen food is in perfect condition.
- Do not buy frozen foods unless you can freeze them immediately. Special insulated bags
are available in most supermarkets and department stores. In them, frozen food is kept
cold for a longer period of time.
- Some foods do not require defrosting before cooking. Vegetables and pasta can be added
directly to boiling water or steamed. Frozen sauces and soups can be placed in a pan and
heated gently until thawed.
- Use quality foods and alter them as little as possible. When food is frozen in small
quantities, it takes less time to freeze and thaw.
- Calculate the amount of food to be frozen. When freezing large quantities of fresh food, set
the temperature knob to a lower freezing temperature. This way food can be frozen quickly
maintaining its freshness.
Care for food storage
- Clean and dry food completely before storing it in the refrigerator. Before introducing food
in the refrigerator, it is advisable to seal it to prevent water evaporation and thus keep fruit
and vegetables fresh on the one hand, and to prevent odours on the other.
- Do not put too much or too heavy food in the refrigerator. Leave enough space between
the food; if they are too close together, they will block the flow of cold air, which will affect
the cooling effect. Do not store too much or too heavy food to prevent the shelves from
bending. When storing food, leave a distance from the interior wall; do not place water-
rich food too close to the inner wall of the refrigerator to prevent it from freezing on the
interior wall.
Storing food by category
Place daily food items at the front of the shelf so as to reduce the door opening time and avoid
food spoilage due to expiry.
Energy-saving tips
Let hot food cool down to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator. Place frozen
food in the refrigeration compartment to defrost them; you can use the low temperature of the
frozen food to cool the fresh food to save energy.
Storing fruits and vegetables
Please note that some types of fresh vegetables and fruits are sensitive to cold and therefore
not suitable for storage in the refrigerator crisper drawer or in the freezer compartment.
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6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, disconnect the power plug; do not connect or disconnect the power plug with
your hands wet, as there is a risk of electric shock and injury. Do not spill water directly on the
refrigerator to avoid rust, electrical leakage and accidents. Do not reach into the bottom of the
refrigerator, as you may get scratched by the sharp metal corners.
Cleaning the interior and exterior
- Food residues in the refrigerator can cause undesired odours, so you should clean the
refrigerator regularly. Clean the refrigerator at least once a month.
- Remove all shelves, the crisper drawer, etc., and clean them with a soft cloth or sponge
dampened with warm water or neutral detergent.
- Clean the dust that accumulates on the rear panel and side plates of the refrigerator
regularly.
- After using neutral detergent, make sure you rinse it with clean water, and then dry it with
a cloth.
- Do not use bristle brushes, steel wire brushes, detergent, soap powder, alkaline detergent,
benzine, petrol, acid, hot water, or other corrosive elements to clean the refrigerator
surface, door gasket, plastic decorative parts, etc. to avoid damage.
- Carefully dry the door gasket and clean the slot with a wooden stick wrapped with cotton.
After cleaning, fix the four corners of the door gasket and then gradually push it into the
slot in the door.
- If the refrigerator will not be used for a long period of time, unplug it from the mains, empty
all food, and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to avoid unpleasant odours.
Power failure or cooling system fault
- Keep frozen food in case the refrigerator stops working for a prolonged period of time
(such as power failure or breakdown of the refrigeration system).
- Try to open the refrigerator door as little as possible, so that you can keep food in good
condition for hours, even in summer.
- If you receive an early power failure warning:
1. Set the thermostat knob to the highest setting one hour in advance so as to completely
freeze the food (do not store new food during this time!). Set the temperature back to the
original setting when the power supply returns to normal.
2. You can also make ice in an airtight container and place it on the top chamber of the
freezer to extend the shelf life of fresh food.
Note:
Once the refrigerator starts to be used, it is best to use it continuously; and under normal
circumstances, do not stop using it, so as not to affect the service life.
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