10
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
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Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
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Do not open the door more often than necessary.
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Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is
unobstructed.
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Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the
appliance).
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If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason,
have it replaced as soon as possible.
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Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
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Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room
temperature.
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Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
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To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove
some of the drawers as described in the instruction manual.
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Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre
layer of frost or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.
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Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that
the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance
interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the
instructions).
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In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots or vents.
