IKEA LAGAN Bedienungsanleitung Seite 13

ENGLISH
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Note: Never put bottled food or drinks in the
frozen-food compartment.
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For best performance, leave enough space in
the frozen-food compartment for air to circulate
around the packages. Also leave enough room at
the front so the door can close tightly.
Hints for storing frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
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Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs
were adequately stored by the retailer.
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Make sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
from the food store to the frozen-food
compartment in the shortest possible time.
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Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
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Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
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Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.
Daily use
To lower the energy consumed by the appliance,
follow these tips:
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Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room
far away from any heat source (e.g. radiator,
cooker, etc.) and in a place not exposed directly to
the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.
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To guarantee adequate ventilation follow
installation instructions.
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Insufficient ventilation on back of the product
increases energy consumption and decreases
cooling efficiency.
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The internal temperatures of the appliance may be
affected by the ambient temperature, frequency
of door opening, as well as location of the
appliance. Temperature setting should take into
consideration these factors.
Cleaning and maintenance
General tips
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Regularly clean the appliance with a cloth and a
solution of warm water and neutral detergent
specifically formulated for refrigerator interiors.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or tools.
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Use the tube cleaner provided in the accessory
bag to regularly clean the defrost water drain hole
at the back of the refrigerator compartment. This
will ensure the defrost water drains properly, and
prevent the water from overflowing and dripping
onto the food inside.
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Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug
it from the mains or disconnect the power supply.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the frozen-food compartment: in this case,
cooking will take longer.
WARNING!
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example the power has been
off for longer than the temperature rising time
shown on the rating plate of the appliance, the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after
being cooked).
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Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
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Do not obstruct the fan (if available) with food
items.
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After placing or removing food, ensure you close
the door properly, especially the freezer door.
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Reduce to a minimum door opening.
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When thawing frozen food, place them in the
refrigerator. The low temperature of the frozen
products cools the food in the refrigerator.
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Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has
no impact on the efficient usage of energy. Food
should be placed on the shelves in such way to
ensure proper air circulation (food should not
touch each other and distance between food and
rear wall should be kept).
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Damaged gaskets must be replaced as soon as
possible.
CAUTION!
The refrigerator accessories must not
be placed in a dishwasher.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
Food moisture evaporating inside the refrigerator
or the entry of air moisture into the refrigeration
compartment during daily use can both lead to frost
formation in the refrigeration compartment. In such
cases, manually raising the temperature setting of the
refrigerator can facilitate automated defrosting.
The formation of water droplets on the rear wall
of the refrigerator compartment indicates that the
automatic defrosting is underway.
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