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7. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Energy saving tips
Energy saving tipsWe recommend that you
follow the tips below to save energy.
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods in order to conserve energy.
• Ensure the appliance is away from any
sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric oven
or cooker etc)
• Don’t set the temperature colder than neces-
sary.
• Don’t store warm food or evaporating liquid
in the appliance.
• Place the appliance in a well ventilated,
humidity free, room. Please refer to Installing
your new appliance chapter.
• If the diagram shows the correct combination
for the drawers, crisper and shelves, do not
adjust the combination as this is designed to
be the most energy effi cient confi guration.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
• Do not place hot food directly into the .refri-
gerator or freezer, the internal temperature
will increase resulting in the compressor
having to work harder and will consume
more energy.
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
has a strong fl avor.
• Place food properly so that air can circulate
freely around it.
Hints for refrigeration
• Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food:
wrap and place on the glass shelf above
the vegetable drawer. Always follow food
storage times and use by dates suggested
by manufacturers.
• Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.: They
should be covered and may be placed on
any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables:They should be stored
in the special drawer provided.
• Butter and cheese:Should be wrapped in
airtight foil or plastic fi lm wrap.
• Milk bottles:Should have a lid and be stored
in the door racks.
Hints for freezing
• When fi rst starting-up or after a period
out of use, let the appliance run at least 2
hours on the higher settings before putting
food in the compartment.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable
it to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible to subsequently thaw
only the quantity required.
• Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or poly-
ethylene food wraps which are airtight,
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch
the food which is already frozen to avoid
temperature rise of the latter.
• Iced products, if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer compart-
ment, will probably cause frost burns to
the skin.
• It is recommended to label and date each
frozen package in order to keep track of
the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
• Ensure that frozen food has been stored
correctly by the food retailer
• Once defrosted, food will deteriorate rapi-
dly and should not be re-frozen. Do not
exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off
for an extended period, the following steps
should be taken prevent mould on the
appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the mains
socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open
slightly to allow air to circulate.
