STORING FOOD
Refrigeration reduces the rate of food spoilage.
To maximise the shelf life of perishable food products, ensure that the food is the freshest possible quality. The following is a general guide to help promote longer food storage.
Fruit / Vegetables
To minimise moisture loss, fruit and vegetables should be loosely enclosed in a plastic material (e.g. wrap, bags) and placed in the fruit and vegetable crisper.
Dairy Products & Eggs
•Most dairy products have a use by date on the outer packaging which informs the recommended temperature and shelf life of the product.
•Eggs should be stored in the Egg holder.
Meats / Fish / Poultry
•Place on a plate or dish and cover with paper or plastic wrap.
•For larger cuts of meat, fish, or poultry, place to the rear of the shelves.
•Ensure all cooked food is wrapped securely or placed in an airtight container.
NOTE
•Evenly place the food on the shelves to allow the cooling air to
circulate efficiently.
• Hot foods should be cooled before storing. Storing hot foods increases the temperature in the unit and increases the risk of food spoilage.
•Do not block the outlet and inlet of
the cool air circulating system with foods or containers; otherwise the foods will not be evenly cooled throughout the refrigerator.
• Keep the door securely closed.
For best freezing
•Quality of foods should be fresh.
•Freeze small quantities of food at a time to freeze them quickly.
•Food should be properly stored or covered and the air should be removed to seal tightly.
•Evenly place the food in the freezer.
•Label bags or containers to keep an inventory of freezing food.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING
■Unplug the refrigerator first to prevent electric shock.
■Do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet or the interior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration of the electrical insulation.
IMPORTANT
To prevent cracking on inside surfaces and plastic components, follow these tips.
•Wipe any food oils adhered to plastic components.
•Some household chemicals may cause damage, so use only diluted
•If undiluted detergent is used or soapy water is not wiped off thoroughly, cracking of plastic parts can result.
•Wipe any spills from the refrigerator immediately, acid or alkaline in the food can cause cracking and staining of plastic parts.
1 Remove the shelves and pockets from the cabinet and door. Wash them in warm soapy dishwashing water; rinse in clean water and dry.
(Only fruit and vegetable shelf is not removable.)
2 Clean the inside with a cloth soaked in warm soapy dishwashing water. Then, use cold water to wipe off soapy water.
3 Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth each time it is soiled. 4 Clean the Magnetic door seal with a toothbrush and
warm soapy dishwashing water.
5 Wipe the control panel with the dry cloth.
NOTE
•Do not use hot water, household cleaning powders, creams or spray on cleaning products, or any other cleaning products such as mineral turpentine, methylated spirits, thinners, petrol etc. These may damage your refrigerator and may void any warranty.
•If the power supply is disconnected, please wait for at least 5 minutes before
•The glass shelves weigh approximately 3 kg each. Hold firmly when removing from the cabinet or carrying.
•Wipe any spills from the control panel immediately, liquid ingress can damage the electronics.
•Do not drop objects inside the refrigerator or strike the inner wall. This may cause the inner surface to crack.
Defrosting
Defrosting is fully automatic due to a unique energy saving system.
If a refrigerator lamp blows
The lamp should only be replaced by a SHARP approved service centre.
Switching off your refrigerator
If the refrigerator needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken to reduce the symptom of mold:
1.Remove all food.
2.Remove the power plug from the power point.
3.Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4.Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly for air circulation.
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