Helpful hints and tips
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips
below to save energy.
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Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods in order to conserve energy.
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Ensure the appliance is away from any
sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric
oven or cooker etc)
Don't set the temperature colder than
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necessary.
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Don't store warm food or evaporating
liquid in the appliance.
Place the appliance in a well ventilated,
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humidity free, room. Please refer to Installing
your new appliance chapter.
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If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, crisper and
shelves, do not adjust the combination as
this is designed to be the most energy
efficient configuration.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Do not place hot food directly into the
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refrigerator 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
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has a strong flavor.
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Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
Hints for refrigeration
Meat (All Types) wrap in polythene food:
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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.:
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They should be covered and may be placed
on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables:
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They should be stored in the specia ldrawer
provided.
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Butter and cheese:
Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic
film wrap.
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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
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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
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to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible to subsequently thaw only
the quantity required.
Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
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polyethylene food wraps which are airtight,
Do not allow fresh,unfrozen food to
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touch the food which is already frozen to
avoid temperature rise of the latter.
Iced products,if consumed immediately
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after removal from the freezer compartment,
will probably cause frost burns to the skin.
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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
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correctly by the food retailer
Once defrosted, food will deteriorate
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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.
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