Beko TDA 531-1 manual Suggested Arrangement of Food in the FRIDGE/FREEZER

SUGGESTED ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD IN THE FRIDGE/FREEZER

TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND ADJUSTMENT

Arrangement Examples (See diagram)

1.Frozen food, rapid cooling of beverages, making ice cubes, freezing food.

2.Baked, chilled cooked food, dairy products.

3.Beverages, dairy products, cans.

4.Meat, sausages, cold cuts.

5.Fruit, vegetables, salads.

6.Butter, cheese.

8.Small bottles, cans, tubes.

9.Beverages, large bottles.

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Operating temperatures are controlled by the thermostat (see
diagram). Settings may be made from 1 to 5, the coldest position.	5
When the appliance is switched on for the first time, the
thermostat should be adjusted so that after 24 hours, the
average fridge temperature is no higher than +5°C (+41°F ).
We recommend you set the thermostat half	4
way between the 1 and 5 setting and monitor
to obtain the desired temperature i. e. towards 5 you will	3
obtain a colder fridge temperature and vice versa. Some sections
of the fridge may be cooler or warmer ( such as the salad crisper
and the top part of the cabinet ) which is quite normal.	2

The following guidelines and recommendations are suggested to obtain the best results and storage hygiene.

1.The fridge compartment is for the short term storage of fresh food and drinks.

2.The freezer compartment is rated and suitable for the freezing and

storage of pre frozen food. The recommendation for storage as stated on the food packaging should be observed at all times.

3.Cooked dishes must be stored in airtight covered containers.

4.Fresh wrapped produce can be placed on the shelf. Fresh fruit and vegetables should be cleaned and stored in the crisper bins.

5.Bottles can be placed in the door section.

6.To store raw meat, wrap in polythene bags and place on the lowest shelf. Do not allow to come into contact with cooked food to avoid contamination. For safety, only store raw meat for two to three days.

7.For maximum efficiency, the removable shelves should not be covered with paper or other materials thus allowing free circulation of cool air.

8.Keep the food packed wrapped or covered. Allow hot food and beverages to cool before placing them in the fridge. Do not store explosive substances. High proof alcohol must be stored upright in sealed containers. Left over canned food should not be stored in the can.

9.Fizzy drinks should not be frozen and products such as flavoured water ices should not be consumed too cold.

10.Some fruit and vegetables suffer damage if kept at temperatures near 0°C. Therefore wrap pineapples, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes and similar produce in polythene bags.

11.Shelves, racks, crisper bins, dairy compartments, drawers, baskets trays, flaps, bottle grippers are all removable.

12.Do not leave frozen food at room temperature to thaw; the best way to defrost food is to put it in the fridge to thaw slowly. Make sure you avoid defrosting food or food juices drip onto other food.

13.For hygiene reasons, always wrap food using a suitable packaging material before storing in your appliance to avoid contact with the appliance surface.

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Over ambient temperatures of 25°C (77°F) especially in
summer turn the thermostat knob towards 5. Under	1
ambient temperatures of 25°C (77°F) turn the thermostat knob
to a half way position.	0
Frequent door opening cause higher internal temperatures, so

close the door as soon as possible after use.

In case of a temporary ice build up in the fridge compartment reduce the thermostat setting to 1, monitoring at the same time that the fridge temperature is maximum +5 degrees C (41 degrees F). Once the ice build up disappears and the appliance starts auto defrosting again as normal, then you may increase the thermostat setting, if required.

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