homelabs HME030438N User Manual page 10

Operation
PLACEMENT
• Before using the fridge, remove all packaging materials inside the fridge, including bottom cushions,
foam pads and tapes. Tear off the protective film on the fridge door and the fridge body.
• Keep the fridge away from heat and direct sunshine.
• To prevent the fridge from rusting or insulating reduction, do not place the fridge in moist or watery
places.
• Place the fridge on a flat and sturdy surface in a well-ventilated indoor place.
• To facilitate heat dissipation, leave space around the fridge. We recommend allowing more than 12
inches above the fridge, and more than 4 inches around the sides and the rear of the unit.
• Determine whether you want the Reversible Door to open from the left or the right. Where you place the
refrigerator or whether you are left- or right-handed can influence this decision (SEE > Reverse the Door
Swing Page 11). Also note the Door can swing up to 180°.
• Adjust the shelving to suit your needs. There are 2 × slide-out shelves made with tempered glass that
can be repositioned. The 2 × door shelves are in a fixed position and fill the full width of the door.
REFRIGERATION BEST PRACTICES
You can store a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages, and other food consumed in the short term
inside the hOmeLabs 2.4 ft
• An organized fridge is especially important when it is compact.
• Place frequently used items in the door or at the front of a shelf to reduce the amount of time
spent with the door open.
• Use small bins and grouping like items.
• Place all your snacks front and center.
• Label food in any storage containers or use color-coding for quick identification.
• Cool food to room temperature before putting it into the fridge.
• We recommend sealing food before putting it into the fridge.
• Adjust the 2 × glass shelves up or down to create the storage space you need.
Please refer to the Warnings for Food Safety, and other warnings and instructions in this manual. Also
follow any recommendations by the food manufacturers for any kind of food.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
This 70 W fridge is Energy-Star Rated and will consume approximately 213 kWh/year. There are many
things you can do to help decrease your energy consumption, including:
• Place your fridge in a room that is dry and ventilated. Do not place your fridge in direct sunlight or
next to a heat source (such as a radiator, stove, etc.). Install a suitable insulation board, if necessary.
• Dusting behind the fridge and on the ground can improve the cooling effect and save energy.
• Shorten the time you spend with the fridge door open.
• Organize and label food to reduce extended searches with an open door. Remove as many items as
needed at one time. Close the door as soon as possible.
• Avoid putting warm foods in the fridge.
• Do not overload the fridge, otherwise food will need more time to cool and may become spoiled.
• The storage bin of the fridge should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper towels.
Liners will interfere with cold air circulation, making the fridge less efficient.
• Wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before loading them into the fridge. This cuts down on
frost build-up inside the fridge.
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