Hints and Tips
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet are not obstructed.
Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods, or opening the door too frquently as warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from cloosing properly.
It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer.
Carefully follow the advice on freezing products in the section ”Use”. This will prevent wasting energy.
Do not set the temperature too low in the freezer. A suitable temperature is in the range of
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of
Make sure the door gasket is complete and always clean.
Food Storage
Avoid buying frozen food if you can not store it straight away. The use of an isulated container is advisable. When you arrive home place the
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frozen food in the frezzer immerdiately.
Ennsure that food placed in teh freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best.
Remove suspect food from you refrigerator and clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.
In the event of a power failure causing the
temperature within your freezer to rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition. Thre following guidelines should assist you.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and used up.
Breads & Cakes: can be
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up
Large Pieces of Meat: can be
Chicken: should also be cooked and
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint “click” when the termostat cuts in and out.
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Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply
Removing the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed, e.g. to wash the grille.
Make sure the door is open when removing the ventilation grille. Unsnap the upper edge of the grille by pulling outward/downward. Then pull the grille straight out to completely remove it.
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