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5.2 Environmental protection: energy saving
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Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place.
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Install the appliance in a suitable position with an adequate distance from sources
of heat and cold.
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Protect the appliance from direct sunlight.
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Do not line the freezer with aluminium foil, waxed paper or paper layers;
otherwise optimum circulation of the cold air is impeded so the appliance cannot
work at best performance.
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Store your food in colourless, airtight and tasteless materials.
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Some food like meat, fish etc. may become dry and release strong odours. You
can avoid these by wrapping them into aluminium foil or plastic wrap or putting
them into an airtight bag or container.
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Allow ample storage place for your food. Do not overfill your appliance.
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Wrap your food in plastic wrap or suitable paper and place each kind of food in
a particular location in your appliance. This will prevent any contamination, a loss
of water and a mingling of odours.
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Let warm or hot food cool down to room temperature before you put it into your
appliance. Otherwise the energy consumption will increase and encrusted ice will
be generated.
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If you buy frozen food, the packaging must not be damaged and the product
must be properly stored (sales container -18
0
C or lower).
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Put the frozen food you want to defrost into the cooling-compartment of your
appliance.
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How to defrost frozen food depends on your kitchen-equipment and the
purpose, you want to use the frozen food for.
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room temperature
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in the cooling-compartment of your appliance
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in an electrical oven
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in a microwave
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Try opening the door(s) as little as possible, especially when the weather is warm
and humid. If you open a door, close it as fast as possible.
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To reduce energy consumption, drawers, glass shelves, door trays, wire baskets,
etc.
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should be left in their original positions.
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Permanently check, that the appliance is well-ventilated. The appliance has to be
well-ventilated from all sides.
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Defrost the appliance periodically as encrusted ice will decrease the power and
increase the energy consumption of the appliance.
NOTICE!
In order to save energy a prolonged opening of the door(s)
should be avoided.
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Regard the corresponding functions of your oven.
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Regard the corresponding functions of your microwave.
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Depending on model.
