Sharp SJ-BA31IHXI2-EN, User Manual

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CHAPTER -3: USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER

Defrosting

Your refrigerator automatically defrosts. The water formed as a result of defrosting passes 

through  the  water  collection  spout,  flows  into  the  vaporization  container  behind  your 

refrigerator and evaporates by itself in there.

Evaporating 

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Replacing LED Lighting

If your fridge freezer has LED lighting contact the Sharp help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel 

only.

CHAPTER -4: FOOD STORAGE GUIDANCE

Refrigerator compartment

•  For normal operating conditions, adjusting the temperature value of the cooler partition of the fridge to 4°C is 

enough.

•  To reduce the humidity and consequently increase frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the 

refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporator and, in time, will require more 

frequent defrosting.

•  Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should 

be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.

•  Nothing should touch the back wall as this will cause frost and the packages may stick to the back wall. Do not 

open the refrigerator door too frequently.

•  Arrange the meat and cleaned fish(wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you will use in 1-2 days, in 

the bottom section of the refrigerator compartment (that is above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and 

will ensure the best storing conditions.

•  You can put fruits and vegetables into the crisper without packing.

Freezer compartment

•  Please use the deep freeze compartment of your refrigerator for storing frozen food for a long time and for 

producing ice.

•  To get maximum capacity for the freezer compartment, please just use glass shelves for upper and middle 

section. For the bottom section, please use lower basket.

•  Please do not place the food you that needs to be frozen next to the already frozen food. 

•  You should freeze the food to be frozen (meat, minced meat, fish, etc.) by dividing it into portions in such a way 

that they can be consumed once.

•  Please do not refreeze the frozen food once it has already thawed. It may pose a danger to your health as it 

may cause  food poisoning.

•  Do not place the hot meals in your deep freeze before they become cold. You would cause the other food frozen 

beforehand in the deep freeze to become putrefied. 

•  When you buy frozen food, makes sure that they were frozen under appropriate conditions and that the 

package is not torn.

•  While storing frozen food, the storage conditions on the package should certainly be observed. If there is no 

additional  information, the food must be consumed within the shortest time possible.

•  If the frozen food package was subject to humidity and has a foul smell, it might have been previously  stored 

under unsuitable conditions and gone rotten. Do not purchase this type of food! 

•  The storage durations of frozen food change depending on the ambient temperature, the frequency of the 

opening and closing of the doors, thermostat settings, food type and the time elapsed from the purchase time of 

the food to the time it is placed into the freezer. Always follow the instructions on the package and never exceed 

the indicated storage duration.

•  During long lasting power failures, do not open the door of the deep freeze compartment. During longer power 

failures, do not refreeze your food and consume it as soon as possible.

•  Please note: if you want to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, it will not open easily. This is a 

normal occurrence. After reaching equilibrium condition, the door will open easily.

Important note:

•  Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just as fresh foods. If they are not cooked after being thawed 

they must NEVER be re-frozen.

•  The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basil, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, 

garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a stronger taste when 

they are stored for a long period. Therefore, just a small amount of the spice should be added  or the desired 

spice should be added after the food has been thawed.

•  The food storage period is dependent on the oil used. Suitable oils include: margarine, half fat, olive oil and 

butter and the unsuitable oils include: peanut oil and lard.

•  The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.