Energy saving tips
We 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.
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Ensure the appliance is away from any
sources of heat. (Direct sunlight, electric oven or
cooker etc.)
●
Don't set the temperature colder than
necessary.
●
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.
●
T
he
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 efficient
configuration.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
●
Do not place hot food directly into the
refrigerator, 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 flavor.
●
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.
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Fruit and vegetables: They should be stored in
the special drawer provided.
●
Butter and cheese: Should be wrapped
inairtight
foil or plastic film wrap.
●
Milk bottles:Should have a lid and be stored in
the door racks.
Hints for freezing
●
When first 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
polyethylene food wraps which are airtight.
●
Do not allow fresh
fr
ozen food to touch the
food which is already frozen to avoid partially
thawing the frozen food.
●
Iced
products
,
if consumed immediately
after
removal from the freezer compartment, 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 rapidly 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.
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