Miele FN 12220 S, FN 12420 S How to save energy, Normal energy Increased energy Consumption

		How to save energy
	Normal energy		Increased energy
	consumption		consumption
Installation site	In a ventilated room.		In an enclosed, unventilated room.
	Protected from direct sunlight.		In direct sunlight.
	Not situated near to a heat source		Situated near to a heat source
	(radiator, oven).		(radiator, oven).
	Where the ideal ambient room		Where there is a high ambient
	temperature is approx. 20°C.		room temperature.
Temperature setting with	With a medium setting of 2 to 3.		With a high setting: the lower the
a thermostat which is			temperature in the compartment,
approximate			the higher the energy
(set in stages).			consumption.
Temperature setting with	Cellar section 8 to 12°C
a thermostat which is			On appliances with winter setting,
	Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
exact to the degree			please make sure that the winter
(digital display).	PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C		setting is switched off when the
			ambient temperature is warmer
	Freezer section -18°C
			than 16 °C.
	Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use	Only open the doors when		Frequent opening of the doors for
	necessary and for as short a time		long periods will cause a loss of
	as possible.		coldness.
	Store food in an organised way.		If food is not stored in an
			organised way, searching for an
			item will mean the door is open for
			longer.
	Allow hot food and drinks to cool		Placing hot food in the appliance
	down before placing them in the		will cause the compressor to run
	appliance.		for a long time, as the appliance
			will have to work harder to lower
			the temperature.
	Store food covered or packaged.		The evaporation or condensation
			of liquids will cause a loss of
			coldness in the refrigerator.
	Place frozen food in the
	refrigerator to defrost.
	Do not over-fill the appliance to
	allow air to circulate.
Defrosting	Defrost the freezer compartment		A layer of ice hinders the cold
	when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick		from reaching the frozen food, and
	has built up.		causes an increase in energy
			consumption.

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