Philco PTB 91 FW, Owner'S Manual

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Copyright © 2019, Fast ČR, a. s. Revision 09/2021
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PART 5: HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator orfreezer, the internal temperature will increase
resulting in the compressor having to work harder and will consume more energy.
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor.
• Place food properly so that air can circulate freely around it.
Hints for refrigeration
•
Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food: wrap and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Always follow food storage times and use by dates suggested by manufacturers.
• Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.:
They should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables:
They should be stored in the crisper box •Butter and cheese:
Should be placed aluminum foil or polyethylene(plastic) bags while removing as much airas possible.
• Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be stored in the door shelf.
Hints forfreezing
• When first starting-up or after a period out of use, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher
settings before putting food in the compartment.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completelyfrozen and to make it possible to
subsequently thaw only the quantity required.
• Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight,
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid temperature rise ofthe
latter.
• Iced products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, will probably cause
frost burns to the skin.
• It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
•
Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer
• Once defrosted, food will deteriorate rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not exceed the storage
period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Switching offyour appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken prevent
mould on the appliance.
1. Removeallfood.
2. Remove the power plug from the mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.