MAINTENANCE
HINTS
Hints for refrigerationHints for storage of frozen foodPeriods of non-operation
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
Useful hints:To obtain the best performance from this appliance,any maintenance operation.When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and placeyou should:Warningtake the following precautions:
on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer." make sure that the commercially frozenremove the plug from the wall socket;
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
For safety, store in this way only one or two days" be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferredremove all food;
at the most.from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortestonly be carried out by authorized technicians.defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should bepossible time;
Periodic cleaningleave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
covered and may be placed on any shelf." not open the door frequently or leave it open
unpleasant smells.
longer than absolutely necessary.Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
" Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly andsoda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
cannot be refrozen.
provided.Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
" Do not exceed the storage period indicated bycompressor at the back of the appliance with a
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in
the food manufacturer.brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operstion will
special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
improve the performance of the appliance and save
foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as
electricity consumption.
possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Interior light
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment
can be reached as follows:
Hints for freezing
- unscrew the light cover securing screw.
To help you make the most of the freezing process,- unhook the moving part as shown in the figure.
here are some important hints:
" the maximum quantity of food which can be
If the light does not come on when the
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
door is open, check that it is screwed into place
" the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
properly. If it still does not light up, change the
food to be frozen should be added during this
bulb.The rating is shown on the light bulb cover.
period;
-
" only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned, foodstuffs;
" prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely frozen and to make itDefrosting
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
required;
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor
" wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythenecompressor stops, during normal use. The defrost
and make sure that the packages are airtight;
water drains out through a trough into a special
" do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch foodcontainer at the back of the appliance, over the
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise inmotor compressor, where it evaporates.
temperature of the latter;
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
" lean foods store better and longer than fattywater drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;compartment channel to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
" water ices, if consumed immediately after
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
removal from the freezer compartment, can
find already inserted into the drain hole.
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
The freezer compartment, however, will become
" it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
progressively covered with frost. This should be
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
the storage time;
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
" do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they maythe power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
burst.
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