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DEFROSTING FOOD
You can defrost food in five different ways:
- By putting them in your appliance's refrigerator section for several hours
- By leaving them to defrost gently at ambient temperature
- In a conventional oven at a very low temperature (40/50°C)
- In a microwave oven
- By cooking them immediately
Defrosting them in the refrigerator is the slowest but safest method.
Never refreeze food once it has defrosted, even partially, without cooking it first.
We would advise you not to place any items you have just taken out of the freezer straight into your mouth
(ice cream, ice cubes, etc.), they will be at a very low temperature and you risk frostbite.
Avoid touching frozen or deep-frozen food with wet hands; you may stick to the food. We recommend that
you only defrost food for immediate use.
Food Freezing Guide
Target storage temp. (°C)
≤-18
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Defrosting
The defrost of fridge part is automatic and for freezer part is manual.
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Set the thermostat to "0" for defrosting.
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Unplug your appliance from the mains power.
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Remove all contents from the appliance.
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Leave the fridge door open to allow melting of the ice.
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Remove large pieces of ice if necessary with dishcloth or something that will not damage the walls.
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Do not use hot water or other electric heaters to melt the accumulated ice.
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After defrosting, remove the accumulated ice / water and dry the appliance with a soft cloth.
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Restart the unit according to the start instructions. Never use a knife or other sharp instrument to scrape
ice inside.
Cleaning inside the fridge
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. After
defrosting you should clean the fridge internally with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with
warm water using a damp sponge or cloth and wipe dry. Wash the baskets in warm soapy water and ensure
they are completely dry before replacing in the fridge. Condensation will form on the back wall of the fridge;
however, it will normally run down the back wall and into the drain hole behind the salad bin.
Cleaning outside the fridge
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Use
standard non-abrasive detergent diluted in warm water to clean the fridge exterior.
Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any part of the fridge.
Energy saving tips
1. Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator. Overloading the refrigerator
forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
2. Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts
down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator.
3. Refrigerator storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners
interfere with cold air circulation, making the refrigerator less efficient.
4. Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed
at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat
products (recommended for 3 months, the longer the storage time, the
worse the taste and nutrition), suitable for frozen fresh food.
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Appropriate food