Switching off your 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. Remove all food.
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.
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.
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Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Do not place hot food directly into
t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r , t h e i n t e r n a l
temperature will increase resulting
in the compressor having to work
h a r d e r a n d w i l l c o n s u m e m o r e
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.
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Hints for freezing
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.
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Helpful
hints
and
tips
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips
below to save energy.
Try to avoid keeping the door open
for long periods in order to conserve
energy.
Ensure the appliance is away from
any sources of heat. (Direct sunlight,
electric oven or cooker etc.)
Don't set the temperature colder than
necessary.
Don't store warm food or evaporating
liquid in the appliance.
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Place the appliance in a well
ventilated, humidity free, room. Please
refer to Installing your new appliance
chapter.
If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, crisper
and shelves, do not adjust the
combination as this is designed to be
the most energy efficient configuration.
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I c e d p r o d u c t s , i f c o n s u m e d
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.
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Prepare food in small portions to
enable it to be rapidly and completely
frozen 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 of the latter.
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Cleaning
and
care
Cleaning
and
care
For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories)
should be cleaned regularly at least every two months.
Caution!
The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove
the plug from the mains socket.
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