Zanussi ZU 8124 manual Switching off the appliance, Food Storage, Fridge Compartment

Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to main- tain the low temperature in the appliance. The fridge will not be able to defrost since automatic defrosting of the fridge is only possible when the compressor is not running (see also "Defrosting"

section). The result is the build up of a thick layer of frost on the fridge rear wall.

If this happens, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer setting. At this setting the com- pressor will be switched on and off as usual and automatic defrosting recommenced.

Switching off the appliance

0To switch off the appliance, turn the tem- perature regulator to position "0".

0If the door is to left open for an extended period, switch off the interior lighting by turning the temperature regulator to posi- tion "0".

If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:

0Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position "0".

0Unplug or switch off of mains.

0Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: “Maintenance and Cleaning”).

0Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.

Food Storage

Fridge Compartment

The correct temperature for safe storage of fresh food inside is 0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F).

The warmest parts of the fridge compartment are are at the top storage rack, the vegetable basket and the storage compartments in the door.

Food should always be covered or packaged.

•The following are suitable for packaging:

–Polyethylen airtight bags and wraps;

–Plastic containers with lids

–Special plastic covers;

–aluminium foil.

Freezer Compartment

The freezer compartment is for freezing and storing food.

Important!

•The temperature in the freezer compart- ment must be –18 °C or colder before free- zing food or storing food already frozen.

•Allow warm food to cool down before free- zing.

•Thawed foods which have not been pro- cessed further (cooked into meals) may

not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.

0All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour.

Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the food.

0Lay the packaged food on the floor of the freezer compartment. Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost.

•The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:

–freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;

–special cans for frozen goods;

–extra–thick aluminium foil.

•The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap:

plastic clips, rubber bands or tape.

•Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for the frozen food to dry out.

•Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.

•Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste–like goods, because liquids expand during freezing.

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