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In this way the refrigerator automatically defrosts, with
a considerable energy saving.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position «
O
». The freezer compartment will remain op-
erating.
Storage of foods in the refrigerator com-
partment
To achieve the best results with the refrigerator com-
partment, you should follow one or two very simple
rules:
Do not put warm foods or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator.
Cover or wrap foods (particularly if they have a strong
smell or contain aromatic herbs).
Do not cover the shelves (grids) with paper or plastic
since this blocks the air circulation in the compart-
ment.
In addition, foods should be positioned inside the re-
frigerator compartment as indicated in Figure 6:
1.
Cold cuts, cheese, butter, milk
2.
Meat and fish
3.
Fruit and vegetables.
In this position, fresh meat can be stored for 1-2
days at most.
Fig. 6
Further hints for getting the best out of your refrigera-
tor are the following:
Cooked foods, cold dishes, jellies, etc.,
should be
well covered.
Fruit and vegetables
should be washed before being
stored.
Raw meat
(all types, including poultry) should be
stored in plastic bags.
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Movable wire shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series
of runners so that the shelves (grids) can be posi-
tioned as desired (see Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor-
driver compressor stops.
The defrost water drains out through a trough (see
Fig. 8) into a special container provided on top of the
compressor which is located at the back of the appli-
ance.
We particularly recommend that you periodically
clean the defrost-water drainage outlet, located in
the centre of the drainage groove in the refrigera-
tor compartment (see Fig. 8) to prevent the defrost
water from overflowing onto foods stored in the
compartment.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted in the discharge hole.
Fig. 8
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