Freezing Foods Properly
- For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con- sult a specialized manual.
- Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re- frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again.
-When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment "H" where the temperature will fall below
-During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the freezer.
-The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the veg- etable crisper.
-In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is rec- ommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen.
-In order to obtain a larger amount of space in the freezer compartment, you can remove the central drawer, and place the food directly onto the evaporator plate. Make sure that, after having inserted the load, the door closes correctly.
-Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in temperature within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen and
-Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.
-If the ambient temperature remains below 14°C for an extended period of time, the temperature needed for ex- tended storage of food in the freezer will not be reached, resulting in reduced storage life of the food.
Tips on Saving Energy
- Install the Appliance Properly
In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sun- light, in a well ventilated room complying with the mini- mum distances indicated in the paragraph entitled, “ Instal- lation/Ventilation.”.
THE ACTUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE APPLIANCE DEPENDS ON THE WAY THE SAME IS USED AND ON ITS LOCATION.
The consumption tests were performed in 560mm deep column units, the most common installation setting for this appliance.
- Use the Right Temperature Setting
A setting which is too cold increases energy consumption.
- Do not Overfill
To conserve food properly, the cold air must circulate freely within the refrigerator. If it is overfilled, this will prevent proper air circulation, forcing the compressor to work continuously.
- Close the Doors
Open your refrigerator as little as possible because each time you do so you loose much of the cold air. To raise the tem- perature to the proper level again, the motor must work for a long time, consuming energy.
- Keep an Eye on the Seals
Keep the seals clean and make sure that they adhere well to the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.
- No Hot Foods
A hot pot or pan placed in the refrigerator immediately raises the temperature several degrees. Let hot cookware and food cool to ambient temperature before placing them in the re- frigerator.
- Defrost the Freezer
Check the thickness of the frost on the walls of the freezer and immediately defrost it if the layer of frost is too thick. (see the section entitled, “Keeping your Appliance in Shape”).
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