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Electrolux 818 16 03--01/3
Hints and Tips
GB
Saving energy
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Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is
placed. See the section "Installation". When
installed correctly, the cabinet will consume less
energy.
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Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods, or opening the door to frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
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Ensure there are no obstructions prevending the
door from cloosing properly.
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Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure
safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of
the refridgeration unit
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It is advisable to periodically clean the
refrigeration systemat the back of the appliance
with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
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Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge.
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Make sure the door gasket is complete and
always clean.
Food Storage
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To obtain the best results from your appliance,
neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate,
should be placed in the larder compartment.
·
Avoid buying frozen food if you can not store it
straight away. The use of an isulated container is
advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.
·
Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is
consumed at its best.
Remove suspect food from you refrigerator and
clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.
Protect the environment
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Hand over the cabinet packaging and discarded
fridges and freezers to a recycling station.
Contact your local city office or your closest
dealer for more information.
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Keep foodstuff in re-usable containers. Cut down
on disposable material as much as possible.
·
When cleaning the cabinet, use a mild
washing-up detergent.
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Follow the advice in the section "Saving energy"
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The door gasket and coolant used in this
cabinet will not harm the ozone layer.
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All parts in the packaging can be recycled.
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The cabinet has been designed for easy
dismantling and subsequent recycling.
Maintenance and Cleaning
GB
Removing the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed, e.g. to wash
the grille.
Make sure the door is open when removing the
ventilation grille. Unsnap the upper edge of the grille
by pulling outward/downward. Then pull the grille
straight out to completely remove it.
Cleaning
Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.
Don't use detergents, abrasive powders,
high perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products
containing bleach or alcohol when
cleaning the product
Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
Clean out the drip channel inside the fridge at
regular intervals and ensure that the drip channel is
clear at all times. If blocked carefully clear using a
piece of flexible curtain wire inserted into the drain
outlet to remove the blockage.