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USE
Operation - Temperature regulation
Rotate the thermostat knob clockwise until reaching
the desired position (beyond the «
O
» = stop position);
the best position is between 3 and 4.
The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature (less
cold) by rotating the thermostat toward lower settings
or diminished (more cold) rotating the knob towards
higher settings.
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping
in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator de-
pends on:
room temperature;
how often the door is opened;
the quantity of food stored;
location of appliance.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position «
O
».
When the refrigerator is set for the coldest temper-
atures, with a high surrounding room temperature,
it will probably be in constant operation, with con-
sequent frosting of the back wall of the compart-
ment. If this does occur, the knob should be set to
obtain a slightly higher temperature. In this way
the refrigerator automatically defrosts, with a con-
siderable energy saving.
Storage of foods in refrigerator compart-
ment
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 circulation of air in the compartment.
Place the food so as to allow air circulation.
Foods should be positioned inside the refrigerator
compartment as indicated in Figure 9.
1. Cold cuts, cheese, butter, milk
2. Meat and fish
3. Fruit and vegetables.
Fig. 9
Raw meat (of all types) should be stored in plastic
bags. Max. conservation time: 1-2 days.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc., should be well cov-
ered and can be placed on any grid.
Fruit and vegetables should be washed before being
stored in the specific drawer.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed,
must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series
of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as
desired.
Fig. 10
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2
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