Hints and tips
Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound
when refrigerant is pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor
when refrigerant is pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance
caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not
dangerous physical phenomenon).
• A faint click noise from the temperature regulator
when the compressor switches on or off.
Hints for energy saving
• Medium temperature setting preserves fresh and
frozen foods while saving energy.
• Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most efficient
use of energy is ensured in the configuration with
the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance and
shelves evenly distributed. Position of the door bins
does not affect energy consumption.
• Frozen Compartment (Freezer): The internal
configuration of the appliance is the one that
ensures the most efficient use of energy.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the
temperature control is set to low temperature and
the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may
run continuously, causing frost or ice formation on
the evaporator. In this case, set the temperature
control toward higher temperature to allow
automatic defrosting and to save energy this way.
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator.
• Cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour.
• Position food so that air can circulate freely around
it.
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging and
place it on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and place on any
shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and place in
a special drawer. Bananas, potatoes, onions and
garlic must not be kept in the refrigerator if not
packed.
• Butter and cheese: place in a special airtight
container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene
bag to exclude as much air as possible.
• Bottles: close with a cap and place on the door
bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.
Hints for freezing
• Freeze only top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned food products.
• For more efficient freezing and thawing divide food
into small portions.
• Wrap the food in aluminium foil or polythene. Make
sure that the packages are airtight.
• To avoid increase in temperature of already frozen
food, do not place fresh unfrozen food directly next
to it.
• Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones.
Salt reduces the storage life of food.
• Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice lollies
immediately after taking them out of the freezer.
Risk of frostbites.
• It is advisable to show the freezing date on each
individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the
storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
• Make sure that the commercially frozen food
products were adequately stored by the retailer.
• Make sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
from the food store to the freezer in the shortest
possible time.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
General warnings
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance operation.
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