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Cleaning and care
Position food so that air can circulate freely around.
Tips for refrigeration
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene (plastic) bags and place
on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. For safety,
store meat in this way for one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc.: these should be covered
and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned
and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in aluminum
foil or polythene (plastic) bags, removing air as much as
possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored
in the bottle rack on the door.
Tips for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process there are
some important tips:
The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24
hours is shown on the rating plate.
The freezing process takes 24 hours. Do not add more food
to be frozen during this period.
Only freeze top-quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned
foodstuffs.
Prepare food in small portions so that it can be rapidly and
completely frozen and so that you only need to thaw the
quantity required.
Wrap up food in aluminum foil or polythene (plastic) and
make sure that packages are airtight.
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food that is
already frozen, to avoid raising the temperature of the latter.
Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt
reduces the storage life of food.
If frozen ice products are eaten immediately after removal
from the freezer compartment they may cause freezer burns
to the skin.
It is recommended to mark the date of freezing on each
frozen package so that you can keep track of the storage
time.
Tips for storing frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you
should:
Make sure that commercially frozen is stored according to
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Make sure that frozen food is transferred from the grocery
store to the freezer in the shortest possible time.
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than
absolutely necessary.
Once defrosted, foods deteriorate rapidly and cannot be
re-frozen.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food
manufacturer.
Note:
If the appliance has related accessories and
functions.
Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons, the appliance interior, including
interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
The appliance should be cleaned and maintained at least
every two months.
Warning!
Danger of electrical shock!
The appliance should not be plugged in during cleaning.
Before cleaning, switch off the appliance and unplug it from
the power socket, or switch off or remove the circuit breaker
or fuse.
Important!
Remove the food from the appliance before cleaning. Store
it in a cool place and keep well covered.
Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture
could accumulate in electrical components.
Hot vapour can damage plastic parts.
Essential oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts,
e.g. lemon juice or the juice from an orange peel, butyric
acid, or cleansers that contain acetic acid. Do not allow such
substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth
and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing
detergents may also be used.
After cleaning, wipe with fresh water and a clean dish cloth.
Dust that settles on the condenser increases energy
consumption; clean the condenser at the back of the
appliance once a year with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner.
Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the
refrigerator compartment.
If the drain hole is blocked, clean it with the aid of something
like a soft peg, taking care not to damage the cabinet with
sharp objects.
After everything is dry, reconnect and turn on the appliance.
Defrosting
Why defrost your refrigerator?
Water contained in food or from the air inside the fridge may
form a frost layer inside. If this becomes thick it will impair
refrigeration. If it is more than 10 mm thick, you should
defrost the appliance.
Defrosting the fresh food storage compartment
This is automatically controlled by switching the temperature
regulator On or Off, so there is no need to use the defrosting
option. Water from defrosting will automatically be drained
into a drip tray through a drain pipe at the back of the
appliance.
