Hints And Tips - IKEA FORKYLD Manual

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Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case,
cooking will take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one tray for
the production of ice-cubes.

Hints and tips

Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from
coils sound when refrigerant is pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from the
compressor when refrigerant is pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation
(a natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
• A faint click noise from the temperature
regulator when the compressor switches
on or off.
Hints for energy saving
• Medium temperature setting preserves
fresh and frozen foods while saving
energy.
• Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most
efficient use of energy is ensured in the
configuration with the drawers in the
bottom part of the appliance and shelves
evenly distributed. Position of the door
bins does not affect energy consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely necessary.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
• Do not store warm food or evaporating
liquids in the refrigerator.
• Cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
has a strong flavour.
• Position food so that air can circulate
freely around it.
1. Fill the tray with water.
2. Put the tray in the freezer compartment
Caution! Do not use metallic
instruments to remove the tray
from the freezer.
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer. Store meat
for at most 1-2 days.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and
place on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly
and place in a special drawer. Bananas,
potatoes, onions and garlic must not be
kept in the refrigerator if not packed.
• Butter and cheese: place in a special
airtight container or wrap in an
aluminium foil or a polythene bag to
exclude as much air as possible.
• Bottles: close with a cap and place on
the door bottle shelf, or (if available) on
the bottle rack.
Hints for freezing
• Freeze only top quality, fresh and
thoroughly cleaned food products.
• For more efficient freezing and thawing
divide food into small portions.
• Wrap the food in aluminium foil or
polythene. Make sure that the packages
are airtight.
• To avoid increase in temperature of
already frozen food, do not place fresh
unfrozen food directly next to it.
• Lean foods store better and longer than
fatty ones. Salt reduces the storage life of
food.
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