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4.5 Fresh Food Storage
• The refrigerator compartment is suitable for short-term storage of fresh food.
The temperature inside varies depending on the amount of food stored and the
frequency of door opening.
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In order to maintain good cooling efficiency and to save energy, we recommend you
do not open the door for too long or too often. Do not overload the bar fridge, and
keep enough space around items for cold air flow. Do not block ventilation openings.
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The glass shelves are adjustable to suit individual storage requirements.
4.6 Chiller Compartment
The chiller compartment is not a true freezer, but can be used for freezing small items
such as ice cube trays and short term storage (3 - 4 days) of some frozen foods.
The temperature in this compartment does not get cold enough to freeze foods safely for
long periods of time. It works best when the food is already frozen.
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Do not store bottled beverages in the chiller compartment as liquids may expand
when frozen causing the bottle to break and potentially damage the appliance.
• The door of the chiller compartment is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice
build-up. This part is not covered under your warranty. Be sure to defrost when the
ice reaches about 3 - 4mm in thickness.
• Drip tray
• The drip tray is designed to catch melting ice during defrosting. It slides into the
grooves underneath the chiller compartment. Empty any water out of the drip tray
periodically. Then wash and dry it before placing it back.
• Energy saving tips
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Place the fridge in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances
and out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them into the fridge.
Overloading the fridge forces the compressor to run longer.
• Wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the fridge. This
cuts down on frost build-up inside the fridge.
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Do not line any fridge storage bin with aluminum foil, wax paper or paper towels.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation, reducing cooling efficiency.
• Position food so that air can circulate freely around it.
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Do not leave the fridge door open for longer than required.
• Power Failure
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Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the
temperature inside your fridge, if you minimize the number of times the door is
opened. However, if the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need
to take proper steps to protect your food.