IKEA FORSNAS Bedienungsanleitung Seite 9

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Hints and tips
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.
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Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in
the refrigerator.
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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.
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Cooked foods and cold dishes: cover and place on
any shelf.
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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.
• Butter and cheese: place in special airtight
containers or wrap in aluminium foil or polythene
bags to exclude as much air as possible.
• Bottles: close with caps and place on the door
balconies.
Energy-saving 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.
• Insufficient ventilation on back of the product
increases energy consumption and decreases
cooling efficiency.
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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To ensure proper drainage of defrost water,
regularly utilize the drain filter from the fitting bag
to clean the defrost water drain outlet. This outlet
is situated on the rear wall of the refrigerator
compartment (see Fig. 1). Always keep the drain
filter inserted into the drain outlet to prevent any
blockages caused by dirt.
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Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug
it from the mains or disconnect the power supply.
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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.
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Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
• Do not obstruct the fan (if available) with food
items.
• After placing or removing food, ensure you close
the door properly.
• 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.
How to store wine after opening
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Replace the cork or use a wine stopper, then place
the bottle vertically in the refrigerator. You can
also use a vacuum stopper kit, which will remove
oxygen from the bottle to seal in flavours and keep
your wine fresh.
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Your wine should last from 2 to 5 days, depending
on the variety. Leaving wine in your refrigerator
for too long can result in dull flavors, brownish
coloring or vinegary tastes and scents.
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.
Fig. 1
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