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Use-by dates for frozen food are specified (in months)
in the table below.
Do not exceed these storage times.
However, always observe the manufacturer's use-by dates
for the frozen food.
∙ If the unit remains switched off for an extended period
(eg during a power failure), the door should be kept
closed; this will help to maintain the lowest possible
temperature in the cabinet. The product data sheet at
the end of this manual contains detailed information of
the maximum safe storage time in case of malfunction.
Even a slight rise in the inside temperature will shorten
the storage life of the food.
Main cabinet
∙ Initially, the temperature control should be set to position
4. If the cooling effect is too strong, lower it to position
1-3; if it is insufficient, raise it to 5-7.
If you notice frost on the rear wall, the most likely
cause is that the door has been left open for too
long, or that warm food has been placed inside the
refrigerator or that the temperature control has been
set too high.
∙ Liquid or strong-smelling food, or food which is likely
to absorb strong odours (e.g. cheese, fish, butter),
should be stored separately or in hermetically sealed
containers.
∙ Warm food should be left to cool down to room
temperature before being placed in the refrigerator.
∙ Always ensure that the door is properly closed and
that the seal is not obstructed by food stored inside the
cabinet or door.
Making ice cubes
A special ice-cube tray is provided for making ice cubes.
Fill the tray 3/4 full with drinking water and place it in the
freezer compartment. The ice cubes are easier to remove
from the tray if the tray is left standing at room temperature
for 5 minutes.
De-frosting and cleaning
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket before
cleaning.
∙ Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
∙ For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of
warm water with some mild detergent. To prevent any
unpleasant odour within the refrigerator, it should be
cleaned about once a month.
∙ Any accessories should be cleaned separately with
soapy water. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions or any
cleaning agents that contain alcohol.
∙ After cleaning, thoroughly clean all surfaces with fresh
water before wiping them completely dry. When re-
inserting the plug into the wall socket ensure that you
have dry hands.
∙ To save energy and to ensure optimum performance,
the condenser (at the rear) as well as the compressor
should be cleaned at least twice a year with a broom or
a vacuum cleaner.
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate
inside the cabinet during cleaning.
When de-frosting the freezer compartment
Once the build-up of ice inside the freezer compartment
has reached a thickness of 2-4 mm, it needs to be de-
frosted. This should be done at least twice a year.
∙ Ensure that the plug has been removed from the wall
socket.
∙ Remove all food from the compartment and store it in a
cool location, eg together with pre-frozen freezer-packs
in a closed plastic container. Note that, even with a
slight increase in temperature, the storage life will be
shortened and the food should be used as soon as
possible.
∙ Keep the door open. To accelerate defrosting, one or
several containers with hot (but not boiling) water may
be placed inside the freezer compartment.
∙ Warning: do not use any external device or other
means (e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-
frosting.
∙ After cleaning, ensure that the freezer compartment is
thoroughly dried and set the temperature control to its
maximum position. After 24 hours, it may turned back to
its normal setting.
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