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• Turn the temperature regulator toward a higher
setting to increase the coldness.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
Adjust the temperature setting by keeping in mind
that the temperature inside the appliance depends
on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance
Important! If the ambient temperature is high or
the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set
to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously
causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this
Refrigerator compartment
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
•
Cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a
strong flavour.
•
Position the food so that air can circulate freely
around it.
•
For best performance, leave enough space in
the refrigerator compartment for air to circulate
around the packages. Also leave enough room at
the front so the door can close tightly.
•
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in
the refrigerator.
Freezer compartment
Hints for freezing fresh food
•
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in
24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
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When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment
let the appliance run for at least 2 hours on a
colder setting.
•
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter.
•
Wrap food to protect it from any water, humidity
or condensation; this will prevent the spread of
any odours in the refrigerator, while also ensuring
better storage of frozen food.
•
Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones;
salt reduces the storage life of food.
•
Never place warm food in the freezer. Cooling hot
foods before freezing saves energy and prolongs
the life of the appliance.
•
Do not refreeze partially thawed food.
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case a higher temperature must be set to allow
automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy
consumption.
Tips:
•
The lower the temperature, the longer you can
safely store your food and the more electricity the
appliance consumes.
•
The higher the temperature, the quicker your
stored food decays and the less electricity the
appliance consumes.
Switching off
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature
regulator knob to point to the "OFF" position and then
disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.
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Meat (all types): wrap in suitable packaging and
place on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
•
Cooked foods and cold dishes: cover and place on
any shelf.
•
Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and place in
the vegetable drawer. Bananas, potatoes, onions
and garlic must not be kept in the refrigerator if
not packed.
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Butter and cheese: place in special airtight
containers or wrap in aluminium foil or polythene
bags to exclude as much air as possible.
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Bottles: close with caps and place on the door
balconies.
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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:
•
Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs
were adequately stored by the retailer.
•
Make sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
from the food store to the frozen-food
compartment in the shortest possible time.
•
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
•
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
•
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.
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