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9 Tips for saving energy
1. Install the appliance in a cool,
well-ventilated room, but not in direct
sunlight and not near a heat source
(such as a radiator or oven) otherwise
an insulating plate should be used.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool
before placing them inside the appli-
ance.
3. Place thawing food in the refrigerator
compartment. The low temperature
of the frozen food will help cool the
refrigerator compartment while the
food is thawing. This will save ener-
gy. Frozen food left to thaw outside
of the appliance will result in a waste
of energy.
4. Drinks or other liquids should be cov-
ered when inside the appliance. If
left uncovered, the humidity inside the
appliance will increase, therefore the
appliance uses more energy. Keep-
ing drinks and other liquids covered
helps preserve their smell and taste.
5. Avoid keeping the doors open for
long periods and opening the doors
too frequently as warm air will enter
the appliance and cause the com-
pressor to switch on unnecessarily
often.
6. Keep the covers of the different tem-
perature compartments (such as the
crisper and chiller) closed.
7. The door gasket must be clean and
pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.
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