19.3 TEMPERATURE REGULATION
The choice of temperature must take into consideration:
•. T he.type.of.product.which.is.going.to.be.kept.in.the.cold.storage.room;
•. T he.temperature.of.the.environment;
•. T he.frequency.of.opening;
It is to be remembered that:
•. Negative.refrigerators.(-10°C/-25°C)(14°F/32°F).are.suitable.for.the.conservation.of.frozen.products.for.long.periods.of.
time and for the freezing of small quantities of fresh foodstuffs of small dimensions.
In any case, before loading the equipment, it is necessary to wait until the cold storage room have reached the correct tem-
perature, checking it on its thermometer. If there are any brief interruptions to the electricity supply, it is probable that the
compressor.might.start.with.some.delay;.this.is.perfectly.normal.
19.4 STORAGE OF FOOD
In order to obtain the best possible working of the refrigerator, it is necessary to respect the following indications:
•. Do.not.put.hot.foods.or.uncovered.liquids.into.the.cold.storage.room;
•. W rap.up.or.cover.all.foods,.especially.those.with.strong.aromas.or.cream;
•. Organise.the.foodstuffs.inside.the.cold.storage.room.in.such.a.way.as.not.to.block.the.circulation.of.air.with.superfluous.
objects;
•. Avoid.to.keep.open.the.door.for.long.periods.of.time;
•. W ait.a.few.moments.before.opening.a.door.which.has.just.been.closed.
20. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The information contained in this chapter is aimed at the Use (non specialised person) and at the Ordinary Maintenance Staff.
20.1. ELEMENTARY SAFETY REGULATIONS
20.1.1 PROHIBITION OF REMOVAL SAFETY DEVICES
The removal of safety protection is absolutely forbidden for the carrying out of ordinary maintenance work. The Manufac-
turer decline any responsibility for any accident caused by the lack or respect for the above written regulation
20.1.2 INDICATION ON EMERGENCY OPERTAIONS IN CASE OF FIRE
•. Remove.the.plug.from.the.socket.or.switch.off.at.the.mains;
•. Do.not.use.water.jets;
•. Use.powder.or.foam.extinguishers.
20.1.3 CLEANING OF THE EXTERNAL PARTS
The.following.are.indicated.for.this.purpose;
•. Cleaning.products:.water.and.neutral.non.abrasive.detergents.(DO.NOT.USE.SOLVENTS);
•. Cleaning.methods:.wash.with.a.cloth.or.a.sponge;
•. Frequency:.weekly
20.1.4 CLEANING OF THE CONDENSER
The efficiency of the condenser unit is compromised by the blocking of the condenser which makes it necessary to clean in
weekly. Before carrying out this operation, switch off the appliance, remove the power cable and proceed as follows:
•. W ith.the.use.of.an.air.jet.or.dry.brush.with.rigid.bristles,.eliminate,.with.a.vertical.movement....(as.shown.in.Fig..6),.the.dust.
and down from the wings.
In the case of oily deposits, use a brush soaked in spirit or similar product. When the operation is finished, start the appliance
up in the normal way.
Figure 6 Cleaning of the Condenser
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