STORING FOOD
Refrigeration reduces the rate of food spoilage. To maxi-NOTE:
mize the shelf life of perishable food products, ensure that Evenly place the food on the shelves to allow the cool-
the food is of the freshest possible quality. The following is aing air to circulate efficiently.
general guide to help promote longer food storage. Hot foods should be cooled before storing. Storing hot
foods increases the temperature in the unit and
Fruit / Vegetables
increases the risk of food spoilage.
To minimize moisture loss, fruit and vegetables should be
Do not block the outlet and inlet of the cool
loosely enclosed in a plastic material e.g. wrap, bags (do not
air circulating circuit with foods or contain-
seal) and place in the Vegetable crisper. Those fruits and veg-
ers; otherwise the foods will not be evenly
etables with thick skins e.g. oranges do not require wrapping.
cooled throughout the fridge freezer.
Dairy Products & Eggs
Do not place food directly
Most dairy products have a use by date on the outer
in front of cold air outlet.
packaging which informs the recommended tempera-
This may lead to the food
ture and shelf life of the product.
freezing.
Eggs should be stored in the Egg holder.
IN
FOR BEST FREEZING
Meats / Fish / PoultryOUT
Quality of foods should be fresh.
Place on a plate or dish and cover with paper or plastic wrap.
Freeze small quantities of food at a time to freeze them
For larger cuts of meat, fish, or poultry, place to the rear
quickly.
of the shelves.
Food should be properly stored or covered and the air
Ensure all cooked food is wrapped securely or placed in
should be removed to seal tightly.
an airtight container.
Evenly place the food in the freezer.
Label bags or containers to keep an inventory of freez-
ing food.
CARE AND CLEANING
Some household cleaning chemicals mayNOTE:
affect the inside surfaces and plastic shelves
Before starting cleaning, switch the fridge freezer off.
resulting in splitting or cracks occurring.
Never use steam cleaning machines, solvents or abrasive
When cleaning all plastic parts inside
detergents, which may damage the inside of your fridge
this fridge freezer, only use diluted dish-
freezer. Do not place the inside fittings in the dishwasher.
washing liquid(soapy water). Make sure The glass shelves weigh approximately 2kg each. Hold
that all plastic parts are thoroughly
firmly when removing from the cabinet or carrying.
rinsed with water after cleaning.
Replacing method of the lamp bulb
1.Remove the shelves and pockets from the cabinet and
1.Unplug the fridge freezer first
Light cover
door. Wash them in warm soapy dishwashing water;
to prevent electric shock.
rinse in clean water and dry.
2.Remove the Light cover.
2.Clean the inside with a cloth soaked in warm soapy dish-
3.Replace the lamp bulb with
washing water. Then, use cold water to wipe off soapy water.
the same type.
3.Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth each time it is soiled.
4.Clean the Magnetic door seal with a toothbrush and
Base E12, MAX 15W, T-20
warm soapy dishwashing water.
5.Whenever the fridge freezer is moved to clean or reposi-
tioned, the Evaporating pan should be removed and cleaned.
Switching off your fridge freezer
Evaporating pan;Compressor
If you switch your fridge freezer off when you are going
How to remove/setaway for an extended period, remove all food, clean the
interior thoroughly. Remove the power cord plug from the
Remove the two screws to
power socket and leave all doors open.
take the Evaporating pan off.
Please pay attention to the
safety since the compressor
is very hot.Evaporating pan
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, check the following points. Cracking or crunching sound --- Sound produced by
IT IS NORMAL for the fridge freezer to produce the follow-expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal
ing sounds.parts during cooling.
Loud noise produced by the compressor when opera- Squeaking sound --- Sound produced by expansion and
tion starts --- Sound becomes quieter after a while.contraction of internal parts.
Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor --IT IS NORMAL that the outside of a cabinet may be hot
- Operating sound produced immediately after auto-when touched. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to pre-
matic defrost operation.vent dew generation.
Sound of flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound) --
IF YOU STILL REQUIRE SERVICE
- Sound of refrigerant flowing in pipes (sound may
Refer to your nearest service agent.
become louder from time to time).
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