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Helpful hints and tips
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refrigerator or freezer. The internal
temperature will increase resulting in
the compressor having to work harder
and consuming more energy.
Do cover or wrap the food
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particularly if it has a strong flavor.
Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
Hints for refrigeration
Meat (all types) wrapped in polythene
food should be wrappde and place on
above the vegetable drawer. Always
follow food storage times and use by
dates suggested by food manufacturers.
Cooked food,cold dishes,etc should be
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables should be stored
in the vegetable crisper.
Butter and cheese should be wrapped
in airtight foil or plastic film wrap.
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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.
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.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Do not place hot food directly into the
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film wrap.
Milk bottles should have a lid and be
stored in the
door racks.
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.
Prepare food in small portions to
enable it to be rapidly and completely
frozen and thawed.
Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
polyethylene food wraps which are
airtight.
Do not allow fresh
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unfrozen food to
touch the food which is already frozen
to avoid temperature rise of the latter.
Iced products
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if consumed
immediately after removal from the
freezer compartment, will probably
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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.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
Ensure that frozen food has been
stored correctly by the food retailer.
Once defrosted
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food will deteriorate
rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do
not exceed the storage period indicated
by the food manufacturer.
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.
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