Scandomestic SKF 433 X User Manual page 14

Instructions for food storage
Precautions for use
The appliance might not operate consistently (there is possibility of defrosting or
temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited
for an extended period of time below the cold limit of the temperature range for
which the refrigerating appliance is designed
The information of climate type of the appliance is provided on the rating plate.
The internal temperature could be affected by such factors as the location of re-
frigerating appliance, ambient temperature, and frequency of door open, etc.,
and if appropriate, a warning that setting of any temperature control device might
have to be varied to allow for these factors should be made.
Effervescent drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartment or the low-
temperature compartment, and some products such as water ices should not be
consumed too cold.
Food storage location
Due to the cold air circulation in the refrigerator, the temperature of each area in
the refrigerator is different, so different kinds of food should be placed in different
areas.
The fresh food compartment is suitable for the storage of such foods as need not
to be frozen, the cooked food, beer, eggs, some condiments that need cold
preservation, milk, fruit juice, etc. The crisper box is suitable for the preservation
of vegetables, fruits, etc.
The freezer compartment is suitable for the storage of ice cream, frozen food and
the foods to be preserved for a long time.
Use of the fresh food compartment
Fridge shelf: When removing the shelf, lift it up first, and then pull it out; and when
installing the shelf, place it into position before putting it down. Keep the shelf rear
flange upward, to prevent foods from contact the liner wall. When taking out or
putting in the shelf, hold it firmly, and handle with care to avoid damage.
Crisper box: Pull out the crisper box for access to food. After using or cleaning the
cover plate of the crisper box, be sure to put it back onto the crisper, so that the
internal temperature of the crisper box will not be affected.
Cautions for food storage
You'd better clean the foods and wipe them dry before storing them inside the
refrigerator. Before foods are put in the refrigerator, it is advisable to seal them
up, so as to prevent water evaporation to keep fresh fruits and vegetables on one
hand, and prevent taint of odor on the other hand.
Do not put too many or too weight foods inside the refrigerator. Keep enough
space between foods; if too close, the cold air flow will be blocked, thus affecting
the refrigeration effect. Do not store excessive or overweight foods, to avoid the
shelf from being crushed. When storing the foods, keep a distance away from the
inner wall; and do not place the water-rich foods too close to the fridge rear wall,
lest they get frozen on the inner wall.
Categorized storage of foods：Foods should be stored by category, with the
foods you eat every day placed in front of the shelf, so that the door open duration
can be shortened and food spoilage due to expiration can be avoid.
Energy-saving tips: Allow the hot food cool down to the room temperature be-
fore putting it in the refrigerator. Put the frozen food in the fresh food compart-
ment to thaw, using the low temperature of the frozen food to cool the fresh
food, thus saving energy.
Storage of fruits and vegetables
In the case of refrigerating appliances with chill compartment, a statement to the
effect that some types of fresh vegetables and fruits are sensitive to cold and
therefore are not suitable for storage in this kind of compartment should be
made.
Use of the frozen food storage compartment
The freezer temperature is controlled below -18 ℃, and it is advisable to store the
food for long-term preservation in the freezer compartment, but the storage du-
ration indicated on the food packaging should be adhered to.
The freezer drawers are used to store food that needs to be frozen. Fish and meat
of large block size should be cut into small pieces and packed into fresh-keeping
bags before they are evenly distributed inside the freezer drawers.
Fast freezing
Refer to the description about fast freezing function in the "Function" section.
Compared with the normal freezing, fast freezing enables food to pass through
the maximum ice crystal formation zone at the fastest speed. Fast freezing can
freeze the food water content into fine ice crystals, without damaging the cell
membrane, so cell juice will not be lost when thawing, and the original freshness
and nutrition of food can be maintained.
The fast-freezing function is designed to preserve nutrition of the frozen food,
with the food thoroughly frozen in the shortest time. Fast freezing consumes
more energy than the normal freezing does.
Allow the hot foods to cool down to the room temperature before putting them
in the freezer compartment.
Do not put a glass container with liquid or the canned liquid that is sealed in the
freezer compartment, so as to avoid burst due to volume expansion after the liq-
uid gets frozen up.
Divide the food into appropriately small portions
You'd better pack the food up before freezing it, and the packing bag used should
be dry, in case the packing bags are frozen together. Foods should be packed or
covered by such suitable materials as are firm, tasteless, impervious to air and wa-
ter, non-toxic and pollution-free, to avoid cross-contamination and transfer of
odor.
Tips for shopping frozen foods
1When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packag-
ing. You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown against
the star rating. This is usually the period stated as "Best to use them before×",
found on the front of the packaging.
Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy the
frozen foods.
Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.
Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.
Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping and on the journey home, as
this will help to keep the food cooler.
Don't buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated
bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep
the frozen foods cold longer.
For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta can
be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can
be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed.
Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. When foods are frozen in small
quantities, it will take less than for them to freeze up and thaw.
Estimate the amount of foods to be frozen up. When freezing large amounts of
fresh food, adjust the temperature control knob to the low mode, with the freezer
temperature lowered. So, foods can be frozen up in fast manner, with the food
freshness well kept.
Tips for special needs
Moving the freezer/freezer
Location
Do not place your freezer/freezer near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radia-
tor. Avoid it from direct sunlight in out-buildings or sun lounges.
Leveling
Make sure to level your freezer/freezer using the front leveling feet. If not level,
the freezer/freezer door gasket sealing performance will be affected, or even it
may lead to the operating failure of your freezer/freezer.
After locating the freezer/freezer in position, wait for 4 hours before using it, so as
to allow the refrigerant to settle.
Installation
Do not cover or block the vents or grilles of your appliance.
When you are out for a long time