OPERATION
Setting the temperatureStoring deep-frozen foods
The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated by
a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and oneThe compartment marked reaches a tempera-
ture of �18°C and is therefore suitable for storing
�OFFE (O) position.ice-creams and deep-frozen food.
Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldnessFor best use of the compartment, the follow-
ing points shoud be noted: ensure that the deep-fro-
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position; thezen products have been correctly stored by the
intermediate position is usually the most suitableshop-keeper; keep transport times from the shop to
(3-4).your home to a minimum; do not exceed the storage
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature in-period speciŢed by the manufacturer; when the freez-
side the refrigerator compartment depends on the fol-er has not been used for some time; run it for at least
lowing factors:two hours with the thermostat dial set to the lowest
� room temperaturetemperature before placing food inside and then reset
to normal operation; do not open the door if there is a
� how often the door is openedpower failure. If the compartment is full and
� how much food is stored
� position of the appliancethe failure does not last long, the food will not be af-
fected; otherwise, you are advised to consume it soon
after.
Important
If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is possible
that because a very low temperature has been select-Ice cubes
ed, the motor is working continuously, which prevents
the defrost cycle from operating.Refrigerators with the compartment are pro-
vided with an ice cube tray.
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number should beThis tray must be Ţlled with drinking water and placed
selected on the thermostat and you should notice thatin the compartment.
the motor cuts out from time to time, which is correct.
Never use metal tools to detach the tray.
If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn the
thermostat to a higher number; however you should
turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic
defrosting.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Because of consumer demand, preservatives havethen be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possi-
been removed from many pre-prepared foods. Thisble).Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must
together with the changes in shopping habits to abe in separate containers. Take care not to let the
once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling andmeat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does
storage of food is even more important than ev-drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly.
er.The following tips should help you to ensure thata Do not store food uncovered.
the food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.a Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean the interior with a solution of bicarbonate of
a Keep the time between buying chilled food andsoda in warm water (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Tests
a Never allow spillages to dry and harden.
showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orangea Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the refrigera-
juice rose to 22°C in an hour between the super-
market and home. It then took 11 hours to gettor door. Discard any broken or cracked eggs.
down to 7°C in the refrigerator.a Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to ensure
a Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as pos-that it is clean and free from bits and pieces.
sible. Remember that warm air is �owing in as youa Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry
are deciding what to have for tea!them with a clean towel before handling food.
a Do not push food together too much, try to allow aira Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross contam-
to circulate around each item.ination by not using the same work surface or knife,
a Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but dowithout washing them thoroughly in between.
NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave fooda Use kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning up food.
in a place as cool as possible in order that it canIf you use a dishcloth, be sure to boil it frequently.
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