Hints for refrigeration
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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.
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Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.:
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They should be covered and may be placed
on any shelf.
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Fruit and vegetables:
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They should be stored in the special drawer
provided.
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Butter and cheese:
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Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic f
i lm wrap.
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Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be stored in the door
racks.
Hints for freezing
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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.
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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.
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Wrap up the food In aluminum foil or
polyethylene food wraps which are airtight.
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Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch
the food which is already frozen to avoid
temperature rise of the latter.
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Iced products, if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer
compartment, will probably cause frost
burns to the skin.
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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
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Ensure that frozen food has been stored
correctly by the food retailer.
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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.
Remove all food.
1.
2.
Remove the power plug from the mains
socket.
Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
3.
4.
Ensure that all the doors are wedged open
slightly to allow air to circulate.
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Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons the appliance (including
exterior and interior accessories) should be
cleaned regularly (at least every two months).
Caution! The appliance must not be connected to
the mains during cleaning as there is a danger of
electrical shock.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch
the appliance off and remove the plug from the
mains socket.
Exterior cleaning
-Wipe the control panel with a clean, soft cloth.
-Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of
spraying directly on the surface of the appliance.
This helps ensure an even distribution of
moisture to the surface.
-Clean the doors, handles and cabinet surfaces
with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a
soft cloth.
Caution!
-Don't use sharp objects as they are likely to
scratch the surface.
-Don't use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox,
ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers or organic solvent
such as Benzene for cleaning.
They may damage the surface of the appliance
and may cause fire.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the appliance interior regularly.
Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer with a weak
solution of bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse
with warm water using a wrung-out sponge or
cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the
shelves and baskets.
Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts.
Although this appliance automatically defrosts, a
layer of frost may occur on the freezer
compartment's interior frequently or kept open
too long. If the frost is too thick, choose a time
when the supply of food stocks are low and
proceed as follows:
1.
Remove existing food and accessories
baskets, unplug the appliance from the
mains power and leave the doors open.
Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate
the thawing process.
2.
When defrosting is completed, clean your
freezer as described above.
Caution! Don't use sharp objects to remove frost
from the freezer compartment. Only after the
interior is completely dry should the appliance be
switched back on and plugged back into the
mains socket.