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USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Operation
Turn the thermostat knob (F-Fig. 5) 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.
When the refrigerator is set for the coldest temperatures, with a
high ambient temperature, the compressor will probably be in
constant operation, with consequent frosting of the back wall of
the compartment. If this occurs, the knob should be set to a
slightly higher temperature. In this way the refrigerator
automatically defrosts, with a considerable energy saving.
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. 6) 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. 6
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator;
do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a
strong flavour.
Position food so that air can circulate freely round it.
Useful hints:
Meat
(all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on
the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..:
these should be covered
and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables:
these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese:
these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles:
these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be
kept in the refrigerator.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie
over the rear ones.
Fig. 7
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