Using The Refrigerator To Its Full Potential - Indesit SB 200 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the refrigerator to its
full potential
To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement
and improve appearance, this appliance has a «cooling
area» located within the back panel of the refrigerator
compartment.
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When the appliance is operating, this panel may be
covered with frost or droplets of water depending on
whether the compressor is operating or not at a set
time. Do not be concerned about this! The refrigerator is
operating normally.
If the thermostat knob is positioned on higher settings
while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient
temperature is high, the appliance may run continuously,
resulting in the formation of frost on the back cooling area.
This will lead to an increase in energy consumption.
To avoid this situation, just turn the thermostat knob
to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts
automatically.
– Within the refrigerator compartment, the air circulates
naturally, with the colder air falling down because it is
heavier. This is the reason why meat and cheeses should
be placed above the vegetable container.
Storing food in the Refrigerator Compartment
Food
Fresh fish and meat
Fresh cheese
Cooked food
Salami, bread loaf, chocolate
Fruit and vegetables
Eggs
Butter and margarine
Bottles, drinks, milk
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– Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum
storage time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain
edible for any extended amount of time.
– Do not place liquids in containers without covering
them because this will lead to an increase in the level of
moisture within the refrigerator, causing the formation of
frost.
– Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the
temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing
the compressor to work harder and use more energy.
– Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods are not stored
any longer than raw food.
– The refrigerator compar tment is equipped with
convenient, removable shelves which can be adjusted for
height using the shelf guides. This allows you to place
even large containers and foodstuffs in the refrigerator.
– Be careful not to place containers (plastic or glass), food
or other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of
the back wall of the refrigerator. This could harm the food,
increase energy consumption and facilitate the formation
of condensate (on food, containers, etc.).
Arrangement inside the refrigerator
On any shelf
Above the fruit and vegetable bins
On any shelf
On any shelf
In the fruit and vegetable bins
On the shelf provided
On the shelf provided
On the shelf provided
Using the freezer to its full potential
For the preparation of food to be frozen, please consult a
specialized manual.
-Don't open the freezing compartment door in case of
power failure or unintentional defrosting when the refrig-
erator is switched off. It will help to keep low tem-
peratures in the freezing compartment for a longer time.
-Use foodstuffs which are partly defrosted to cook a dish
by thermal treatment.
– When freezingfreshfoods,rememberthatthey should not
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment
where the temperature will fall below –18°C, which is
ideal for freezing food properly. Remember that proper
conservation depends on the speed of freezing.
– During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of
the freezer.
– Freeze only the quantities (in kg) shown on the data
plate situated inside the refrigerator compartment.
– For the best conservation and defrosting, remember to
freeze small portions; this will ensure rapid and uniform
freezing. Mark package with a description of the contents
and the date it was frozen.
– In the case of power failure or breakdown, do not open
the freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature
inside the freezer ensuring that foods are conserved for
at least 17 hours.
– Do not store full bottles in the freezer since they could
explode when they freeze. (Remember that liquids
increase in volume when frozen.)
– If the room temperature remains below 14°C for an
extended period of time the freezer will not reach the
temperatures required for storage, and storage life will
be shorter. In this case, frozen foodstuffs should be used
within a relatively short period of time.
In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is
recommended 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.
If it is required to store a large quantity of foodstuff, you
may easily take out central drawer, and place the food
directly onto the evaporator plate. Make sure that, after
having inserted the load, the door closes correctly.
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