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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site
In a ventilated room.
In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Situated near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx 20°C.
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 4.
With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.
Use
Only open the doors when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.
Frequent opening of the doors for long
periods with cause a loss of coldness.
Store food in an organised way.
If food is not stored in an organised
way, searching for an item will mean
the door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Placing hot food in the appliance will
cause the compressor to run for a long
time, as the appliance will have to work
harder to lower the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged.
The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness in
the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator to
defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to allow
air to circulate.
Defrosting
Defrost the freezer compartment when
a layer of ice 3 cm thick has built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and causes
an increase in energy consumption.
