Defy Appliances C375 The refrigerator compartment, Odour filter, Normal operating noise

The refrigerator compartment

∙ The refrigerator compartment is intended for the short-term storage of fresh food and drinks.

∙ Never keep any dangerous or poisonous substances inside the refrigerator.

∙ Do not store explosive substances, volatile liquids, or containers with propellant gas (spray cans) in the refrigerator.

∙ Do not obstruct the air circulation inside the refrigerator by covering the shelves.

∙ Foods with strong aromas should be stored in sealed containers to prevent flavour transfer to other foods.

∙ Bottles are best stored upright in the door balcony.

∙ Store alcohol in tightly closed containers and only in an upright position

∙ Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before storing them in the refrigerator. ∙ Clean fresh food and vegetables before storing them in the crisper.

∙ Do not place frozen foods over the crisper cover for thawing purposes (fig7). Other shelves may be used for this purpose.

∙ Always pack or wrap food, or put it in a suitable container, before storing it in the re- frigerator.

∙ Wrap food which is not suitable for storage at cold temperatures in polyethylene bags (pineapple, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes etc.).

∙ Keep fresh food separate from cooked food, to avoid bacteria contamination. ∙ Never keep fresh meat in the fridge for more than 2 or 3 days.

∙ Remove any left-over canned food from the can and store it in a suitable container. ∙ Refer to the shelf life indicated on the food packaging.

∙ Always check that food , stored for long periods, is still fit for consumption.

∙ Close the door immediately after opening, to avoid unnecessary energy consumption.

Odour filter.

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The odour filter located at the back wall of the refrigerator compartment prevents the formation of unpleasant odours in the refrigerator.

To clean the filter, remove the plastic cover ( fig 13)

Place the filter where it may br exposed to direct sunlight for a day. This cleans and re- juvenates the filter.

Re-fit the filter after this time.

Normal operating noise

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Hard surfaces such as ceramic floor tiles, wooden floors, walls and kitchen cabinets may amplify or deflect the operating sounds making them more noticeable .

Typical noises associated with a modern refrigeration system are: A compressor hum, gas expansion and gurgling sounds.

These sounds are normal and are usually an indication that the refrigerator is operating properly.

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