Daewoo ERF-33.M, Instruction Manual

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NOTES ON FREEZING AND STORAGE
1. Fo l low storage times indicated by the frozen food
m a n u f a c t u rer. Make sure that the packaging is undamaged.
2. Save energy: minimize opening of the door by storing
identical food items together.
3. Items suitable for freezing: meat, poultry, fresh fish,
veg e t a b l e s , fruits, dairy products, bread, baked goods, pre-
cooked meals.
4. Items not suitable for freezing: lettuces, radishes, grapes,
whole apples and pears, fatty meats.
5. When you freeze food yourself, pack it in appropriate
quantities. In order to freeze food right through do not
exceed the following quantities to best preserve the quality:
- fruit and vegetables: up to 1 kg,
- meat: up to 2.5 kg.
6. Blanch vegetables after washing and cutting them. (2-3
minutes in boiling water; then quickly cool them down in
cold water. When you use a steamer or microwave oven,
follow the operating instructions).
7. Keep packs dry in order to avoid them freezing together.
8. Freeze fresh food separately from already frozen foods.
9. Do not salt or season fresh food or blanched vegetables
WHEN PURCHASING FROZEN FOOD
1. Make sure that the packaging is undamaged (damage may
have caused the food to deteriorate). Bulging packs or packs
which are marked with liquid stains could have been
i m p ro p e r l y stored and may have been partially thawed.
2. Leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the
items in insulated bags.
3. Place the items in the freezer as soon as possible.
4. Do not refreeze partially thawed food. Consume it within 24
hours.
5. Observe the date of consumption and storage information.
CLEANING
1. Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
2. Do not use abrasives. Periodically clean with a sponge
dampened in lukewarm water. A neutral pH detergent may
be used. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
3. Wipe the outside with a soft cloth dampened in water.
4. Periodically clean the front grille and the radiator at the back
with a vacuum cleaner or a brush.
PROLONGED DISUSE
1. Empty the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
2. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
3. Clean and dry both compartments.
4. Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of unpleasant
odours.
AFTER SALES SERVICE
Before contacting our After Sales Service Department:
1. Try to remedy the problem (please read section “Trouble
Shooting Guide”).
2. Restart the appliance to check whether the fault repeats. If
the malfunction persists, switch off the appliance and try
again after an hour.
3. If the malfunction still persists, then contact our Customer
Service, specifying:
- the nature of the problem,
- the appliance model number,
- the service number (please see the rating plate 8),
- your full address, telephone number and area code.
Note: door opening direction changes carried out by our Customer
Service are not covered by the terms of guarantee.
English
1. If you want to change the compartment temperature, push
button
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can set the temperature that you want.
Note Initially both compartments temperatures are set “MID”
position automatically.
2. The suitable storage temperature for fresh food is provided at
“MID” position at an ambient temperature of 16ºC to
32ºC.
before freezing. Other foods may be lightly salted or
seasoned. The intensity of flavour of some spices can change.
10. Use materials or containers specially suitable for freezing in
order to avoid loss of quality during defrost.
11. Write contents and date of freezing on the packs. Do not
exceed the storage time indicated in order to preserve quality.
12. Do not freeze bottles or cans with carbonated drinks as they
might burst.
13. Take out as much food as is immediately required for
thawing. Prepare it as soon as possible after thawing.