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USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Operation
Turn the thermostat knob (F-Fig. 6) to a setting
between 2 and 4, which is usually the most
appropriate. However, the exact setting should be
chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside
the refrigerator depends on:
room temperature;
how often the door is opened;
the quantity of food stored in the refrigerator;
location of appliance.
As in the case of the freezer, it might be necessary
to turn the knob to higher settings to obtain a lower
refrigeration temperature or, vice versa, to lower
settings to increase the refrigeration temperature.
To stop the fridge, set the thermostat knob to
position «
O
». The freezer will continue to work.
Air circulation
Your appliance is fitted with a fan inside the
refrigerator compartment. To tun it on, press the
switch (A-Fig. 7) located on the fan housing; the
switch will illuminate. To turn the fan off, press this
switch again; the switch light will go out.
The appliance can be operated with the fan turned
off (switch off/light out); in this case, remember to
set the thermostat knob between 4 and 6.
It is recommended that the fan be turned on (switch
on/illuminated) in the following circumstances:
high ambient temperature (above 25
°
C);
to obtain faster cooling (for example after having
placed a large quantity of food in the refrigerator;
to achieve a uniform temperature throughout the
refrigerator compartment.
Bear in mind that when the fan is operating, the
recommended position for the thermostat knob is
between 2 and 4.
It is also advisable not to turn the fan on if the
temperature inside the compartment is cool enough:
this will reduce energy consumption.
Fig. 7
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Storage of foods and drinks in refrigerator
compartment
To achieve the best results with the refrigerator
compartment, you should follow one or two very
simple rules:
Do not put warm foods or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator.
Cover or wrap foods (particularly if they have a
strong smell or contain aromatic herbs).
In addition, foods should be positioned inside the
refrigerator compartment as indicated in Figure 8.
Raw meat and fish must be place above the fruit and
vegetable compartment.
In this position, fresh meat can be stored for 1-2 days at most.
Fig. 8
Further hints for getting the best out of your refrigerator are
as follows:
Cooked foods, cold dishes, jellies, etc., should be well
covered;
Fruit and vegetables should be washed before being
stored;
Raw meat (beef, lamb, pork, poultry) should be
stored in plastic bags.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the glass shelves can be
positioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie
over the rear ones.
Fig. 9
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