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Temperature Adjustment
FREEZER THERMOSTAT:
1.
To freeze a large amount of food, or to make ice,
set the thermostat to MAX".
2.
To use the freezer normally, set the thermostat to
"MED".
3.
If there is little food in the freezer, set the
thermostat to "MIN”
REFRIGERATOR THERMOSTAT:
1.
Adjust this dial to control the internal
temperature of the refrigerator, according to the
temperature of the room and the use being
made of the refrigerator.
2.
The first time you turn the refrigerator on, the
thermostat should be set to "MAX".
3.
The temperature range goes from the position
"MIN" (little cooling) to "MAX" (maximum
cooling). After 24 or 48 hours, adjust the
temperature level to whatever is most
appropriate for your needs. The position "MED"
is usually ideal for home or office use.
NOTE:
Do not place food over the air vents; be
careful to allow sufficient space for proper air
circulation.
01.
Freezing fresh meat helps to conserve the nutritional value.
02.
Products that will be frozen should be fresh and clean.
03.
Wrap the food in small portions, according to the size of your family, so that it
can be consumed as it is defrosted. Never refreeze the same food.
04.
Do not place hot food inside the freezer. Let it cool first before freezing.
05.
Small portions of food freeze more rapidly and in a more uniform manner.
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06.
Fatty foods freeze faster. Salt reduces the amount of time food can be
stored.
07.
Wrap the food carefully.
08.
Never place food to be frozen in contact with already frozen food, as it may
cause the temperature of the frozen food to rise.
Making and Removing Ice Cubes
Fill the ice tray with water to just below the line and place it in the freezer. The ice
cubes will form after approximately 2 to 3 hours. To make ice faster, set the
thermostat to "MAX".
Twist the ice tray gently with both hands in opposite directions to loosen the ice
cubes. Do not twist it from top to bottom, it could break.
Refrigerator Compartment
01.
To maintain the characteristics of food and/or liquids, keep them in closed
containers.
02.
Avoid placing foods prepared with a large amount of water (soups and broths)
in containers without lids, as they may freeze.
03.
Foods with high water content, such as tofu and vegetables, should be stored
in the lower front part of the refrigerator to keep them from freezing.
04.
To keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer, they should be washed, dried and
packed before being placed in the refrigerator.
05.
When keeping eggs in the egg compartment, check that they are fresh. Keep
them in a vertical position to remain fresh longer.
06.
Leafy greens should be kept in plastic bags in the vegetable and fruit bin.
07.
Dry all foods before placing them in the refrigerator.
08.
Do not lean food or objects against the internal back wall of the refrigerator.
09.
Food should be well wrapped to keep it from drying out or giving off odors
10.
Hot foods should be cooled to room temperature before being placed in the
compartments; otherwise they will raise the internal temperature of the
compartments, as well as the appliance's energy consumption.
