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Using your Ice Box
• It is recommended that food is stored in the icebox for a maximum of 24 hours before use. Some
pre-frozen food may defrost and soften slightly during storage. Ice cubes can be stored in the ice box
but their quality will depend on the ambient room remperature, thermostat setting, other food items
in the fridge and / or usage.
• The ice box door holds against the evaporator and helps to regulate the internal temperature.
• Water may drip off the evaporator during use depending on the ambient room temperature,
thermostat setting, other food items in the fridge and /or usage. This can be removed with the aid
of a soft cloth
Using your Fridge Efficiently
• Take note of foods best before / use by instructions and follow the maximum storage guidelines
on the packaging.
• Keep foods covered to help retain moisture and to help prevent odour / flavour transferences.
Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic food wrap and containers with lids are ideal.
• Avoid opening the door for prolonged periods of time or unnecessarily.
• Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in the fridge.
Hot food will raise the temperature in the fridge and cause the compressor to work more.
Storing Food in your Fridge
• Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately
• Wrap raw or defrosting meats and poultry in polythene or foil and ensure they are stored below
any cooked meats to avoid contamination from any juices that may drip.
• Empty left over tinned food into plastic containers. Do not store food in tins in the fridge
• Position food in the fridge to allow cold air to circulate freely, making sure that nothing touches
the back wall of the fridge.
Defrosting
After a period of time, frost will build up in the ice box. Regular defrosting will therefore be necessary to
maintain the efficiency of the refrigerator. Defrosting should be carried out if the frost build up begins to
interfere with the food storage. The best time to defrost your ice box is when the amount stored in the
ice box is low, for example before you go shopping. To defrost the ice box follow the steps below:
1. Take out the frozen food, turn the refrigerator off at the mains supply and leave the door open.
Ideally the frozen food should be put into another freezer or refrigerator. To speed up the defrosting
process, a bowl of hot water can be placed inside the ice box to raise the temperature.
2. Remove the ice with an ice scrapper. Do not use pointed or sharp edged objects such as knives,
forks or screw drivers to remove the ice.
3. When all traces of ice have been removed and defrosting is completed, clean away any water and
wipe your refrigerator dry.
4. Clean your refrigerator as described below, plug in and switch the refrigerator back on. Allow
enough time for the temperature to fall to the correct level before putting the food back in to the
ice box.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Switch off the electrical supply and remove the plug from the socket before cleaning.
Interior
1. Remove all food from the fridge and cover to help keep it cool.
2. Remove the shelf from the fridge and defrost the ice box following the instructions above. Wash the
shelf in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and dry thoroughly. Never put the shelf into the
fridge wet.
