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STORING FOOD
Refrigeration reduces the rate of food spoilage. To
maximize the shelf life of perishable food products,
ensure that the food is of the freshest possible qual-
ity. The following is a general guide to help promote
longer food storage.
Fruit / Vegetables
To minimize moisture loss, fruit and vegetables should
be loosely enclosed in a plastic material e.g. wrap,
bags ( do not seal ) and place in the Vegetable crisper.
Those fruits and vegetables with thick skins e.g. or-
anges do not require wrapping.
Dairy Products & Eggs
• Most dairy products have a use by date on the outer
packaging which informs the recommended tem-
perature and shelf life of the product.
• Eggs should be stored in the Egg tray.
Meats / Fish / Poultry
• Place on a plate or dish and cover with paper or plastic wrap.
• For larger cuts of meat, fish, or poultry, place to the rear of the
shelves.
• Ensure all cooked food is wrapped securely or placed in an
airtight container.
NOTE:
• Evenly place the food on the shelves to allow the cooling air to
circulate efficiently.
• Hot foods should be cooled before storing. Storing hot foods
increases the temperature in the unit and increases the risk of
food spoilage.
FOR BEST FREEZING
• Quality of foods should be fresh.
• Food should be properly stored or covered and the air should
be removed to seal tightly.
• Evenly place the food in the freezer.
• Label bags or containers to keep an inventory of freezing food.
CARE AND CLEANING
Some household cleaning chemicals may affect the
inside surfaces and plastic shelves resulting in split-
ting or cracks occurring.
Evaporating pan;
How to remove
Move Evaporating pan to
pull it toward yourself.
How to set
Switching off your refrigerator
1.
Remove the shelves and pockets from the cabinet
and door. Wash them in warm soapy dishwashing
water; rinse in clean water and dry.
2.
Clean the inside with a cloth soaked in warm soapy
dishwashing water. Then, use cold water to wipe
off soapy water.
3.
Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth each time it is
soiled.
4.
Clean the Magnetic door seal with a toothbrush and
warm soapy dishwashing water.
5.
Whenever the refrigerator is moved to clean or re-
positioned, Evaporating pan should be removed and
cleaned.
• Do not use polishing powder, benzine, hot water etc.
• If undiluted detergent is used or soapy water is not
wiped off thoroughly, cracking of plastic parts can
result.
• Wipe any food oils adhered to plastic components
as they can cause cracking of the plastic surface.
NOTE:
When cleaning all plastic parts
inside this refrigerator, only use
diluted dishwashing liquid
(soapy water). Make sure that
all plastic parts are thoroughly
rinsed with water after cleaning.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, check the following point .
IT IS NORMAL
for the refrigerator to produce the
following sounds.
• Loud noise produced by the compressor when op-
eration starts --- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
• Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor
--- Operating sound produced immediately after au-
tomatic defrost operation.
• Sound of flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound)
--- Sound of refrigerant flowing in pipes (sound may
become louder from time to time).
• Cracking or crunching sound --- Sound produced by expan-
sion and contraction of inner walls and internal parts during
cooling.
• Squeaking sound --- Sound produced by expansion and con-
traction of internal parts.
IT IS NORMAL
that the outside of a cabinet may be hot when
touched. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent dew
generation.
Refer to your nearest service agent approved by SHARP.
IF YOU STILL REQUIRE SERVICE
Replacing the lamp bulb
Set Evaporating pan so that
the two protrusions come
through its corresponding
holes.
Replace lamp bulb with same type.
Refrigerator: base E12, MAX 10W, T-20.
Make sure that the rated voltage and wattage of the lamp bulb
are correct when replacing (check the label near the bulb).
When replacing the lamp bulb, unplug the refrigerator first to pre-
vent electric shock.
If you switch your refrigerator off when you are going away for an
extended period, remove all food, clean the interior thoroughly.
Remove the power cord plug from the power socket and leave
all doors open.
Evaporating Pan