¥ If the ambient temperature is high, the thermostat
knob is on the coldest setting (higher numbers) and
the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may
run continuously, causing frost or ice to form on the
evaporator. If this happens, turn the knob to a
warmer setting (lower numbers) to allow automatic
defrosting and so a saving in electricity
consumption.
¥ Do not place warm foods inside the appliance.
Allow warm foods to cool first.
Maintenance
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorised
technicians.
Defrosting
¥ Defrosting the refrigerator compartment is
automatic. The defrost water drains out through a
trough into a container at the back of the appliance,
above the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
¥ It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole.
Hints
Saving Energy
¥ Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is
placed. See the section ÒInstallationÓ. When
installed correctly the cabinet will consume less
energy.
¥ Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long
periods or opening the doors too frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
Hints for refrigeration
¥
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in
the refrigerator and do cover or wrap up the food,
particularly if it has a strong smell.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some useful hints:
¥
Raw meat
(beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in
polythene bags and place on top of the salad
compartment, this being the coldest spot in the
refrigerator.
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for
one or two days at the most.
¥
Cooked food, cold cuts, jelly, etc.:
these should
be well covered and can be stored on any of the
glass shelves.
¥
Fruit & vegetables:
these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom drawer.
¥
Butter & cheese:
these should be placed in
special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
foil or polythene bags to keep out as much air as
possible.
¥
Milk bottles:
these should have a top and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Humidity Control
¥ On some models, there is an adjustable air grille in
front of the shelf above the fruit and vegetable
compartments.
¥ The opening in the ventilation slots can be
steplessly adjusted with a slider.
¥ Slider in right position: ventilation slots opened.
Slider in left position: ventilation slots closed.
¥ With the ventilation slots open, the stronger air
circulation results in a lower air moisture content in
the fruit and vegetable compartments.
¥ When the ventilation slots are closed, the natural
moisture content of the food in the fruit and
vegetable compartments is preserved for longer.
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