Element ERT21CSCW User Manual page 19

Tips for Energy Saving
• Do not place the appliance near cookers, radiators or other heat sources. If the
ambient temperature is high, the compressor will run more frequently and for
longer, resulting in increased energy consumption.
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of the appliance and at the back of the appliance. Never cover ventilation openings.
• See the spacing dimensions in the chapter "Installation".
• The arrangement of drawers, shelves and racks as shown in the illustration offers the
and shelves should remain in the appliance to keep the temperature stable
and save energy.
• To obtain a larger storage space (e.g. for large refrigerated/frozen goods), the
middle drawers can be removed. The top and bottom drawers and shelves should
be removed last if necessary.
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use. Therefore, avoid empty or half-empty compartments.
• Allow warm food to cool before placing it in the refrigerator/freezer. Food that has
• Allow frozen food to defrost in the refrigerator. The coldness of the frozen food
reduces the energy consumption in the refrigerator compartment and thus increases
Open the door only as briefly as necessary to minimize cold loss. Opening the door
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briefly and closing it properly reduces energy consumption.
• The door seals of your refrigerator must be perfectly intact so that the doors close
properly and energy consumption is not increased unnecessarily.
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