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Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Do not place hot food directly into the
fridge or freezer, the internal temperature
will increase resulting in the compressor
having to work harder and will consume
more energy.
Do cover or wrap the food , particularly if it
has a strong flavor.
Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
Hints for refrigeration
Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food:
wrap and place on the glass shelf above
the vegetable drawer. Always follow food
storage times and use by dates suggested
by manufacturers.
Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.:
They should be covered and may be
placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables:
They should be stored in the special
drawer provided.
Butter and cheese:
Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic
film wrap.
Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be stored in the
door racks.
Hints for freezing
When first starting-up or after a period
out of use, let the appliance run at least 2
hours on the higher settings before putting
food in the compartment.
Prepare food in small portions to enable
it to be rapidly and completely frozen and
Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not
functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service,
please see below.
Warning! Don't try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have
made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service
to make it possible to subsequently thaw
only the quantity required.
Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
polyethylene food wraps which are airtight,
Do not allow fresh , unfrozen food to
touch the food which is already frozen to
avoid temperature rise of the latter.
Iced products , i f consumed immediately
after
removal
from
compartment, will probably cause frost
burns to the skin.
It is recommended to label and date each
frozen package in order to keep track of
the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
Ensure that frozen food has been stored
correctly by the food retailer
Once defrosted , food will deteriorate
rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not
exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off
for an extended period, the following steps
should be taken prevent mould on the
appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the mains
socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.
the
freezer