How To Disconnect The Refrigerator; How To Save Energy; Transportation; Hints And Suggestions - Frigidaire FRD226YEH series Instruction Manual

How to disconnect the refrigerator

Pull the plug out. Remove the ice trays and food.
Leave the door slightly open for air to circulate and to dehumidify both sections.
Whenever you disconnect the refrigerator, wait at least 10 minutes before turning
it on again.
If you intend to disconnect the refrigerator for a long period of time, you should
unplug it and then clean it thoroughly. Be sure to leave the door slightly open and
leave it in a well ventilated place to avoid unpleasant odors.

How to save energy

01. The refrigerator door should remain open only as long as necessary; do not
place hot food inside the refrigerator.
02. The refrigerator door should be properly closed to avoid increased energy
consumption, and the formation of excess ice and/or condensation inside.
03. Constantly circulating cold air keeps the temperature homogenous inside
the refrigerator. For this reason, it is important to properly distribute the
food, to facilitate the flow of air.
04. Do not hang clothing, cloths or objects on the condenser, located behind
the refrigerator. This will affect its functioning, causing strain on the
compressor (motor) and increase energy consumption.
05. During prolonged absences (example: vacations) it is advisable to
disconnect the refrigerator, remove all the food, and clean it. The door
should be left slightly open to avoid mold and unpleasant odors. This will
not affect the refrigerator when it is reconnected.
06. During short absences (ex.: holidays), the refrigerator can remain on.
However, remember that prolonged power outages may occur while you are
gone.

Transportation

To move the refrigerator, do not lean it to the right side of the person facing it.
For short distances, lean it back or to one of its sides, to a 45° angle at most.
For long distances, such as when moving, keep it in an upright position.
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Hints and suggestions

01. Do not let fats of any kind come into contact with the plastic parts of the
refrigerator. Under no circumstances should you lubricate the refrigerator.
02. Glass and plastic bottles and metallic containers should not be placed in
the freezer compartment, unless so recommended by the manufacturer on
the product packaging.
03. Foods and liquids should not be stored in open containers in the
refrigerator. Carbonated beverages should not be frozen.
04. To freeze fresh foods, use the upper compartment (freezer). Package the
foods properly before freezing. Avoid storing fresh food next to food that
has already been frozen.
05. If there are any problems with the refrigerator, transfer all the food to a
different refrigerator.
06. Excessively heavy, pointy or corrosive objects should not be placed on top
of the refrigerator.
07. The refrigerator doors should only be opened when strictly necessary
during a power outage.
08. Do not touch the food or containers inside the refrigerator with wet hands,
to keep them from freezing.
09. Do not store bottled or canned food, since they expand when they freeze;
this can cause the container to burst.
10. Do not overfill the refrigerator with food, as this may block the circulation of
air and increase energy consumption.
11. Use hermetically sealed recipients and plastic bags to keep food from
drying out, and to keep odors from mixing together.
12. Clean the food, bottles and containers before storing them in the
refrigerator. If necessary, dry them off first.
13. Do not place food inside the temperature sensor or along the rear inside
wall of the refrigerator.
14. Radishes, bananas, pumpkins, onions and canned foods do not need to be
refrigerated.
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