Cleaning And Maintenance - ECG ERB 21530 WE Instruction Manual

• The temperature of the cooling compartment should be in the range of 0–8 °C, fresh foods are frozen
and rotten at temperatures below 0 °C, and bacteria increase and food spoils at temperatures above 8 °C.
• Do not refrigerate hot foods, let them cool to room temperature. Hot foods increase the temperature of
the refrigerator and can cause food poisoning or unnecessary food spoilage.
• Meat, fish and similar foods should be stored in chiller and vegetables in the vegetable compartment (if
applicable).
• Do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables to avoid cross-contamination.
• Food in a refrigerator should be stored in closed containers or other suitable packaging so as not to release
odours and moisture into the refrigerator.
Freezer compartment
• The freezer is designated for the storage of food frozen at very low temperature, long-term storage of
frozen food, and for the production of ice.
• Only use the shelves in the door of the freezer to store frozen food, not for storing hot food designated
for freezing.
• Do not put fresh and frozen food next to each other. The frozen food may thaw.
• When freezing fresh food (such as meat, fish or chopped meat), cut them into parts that can be used at
the same time.
• Storing frozen food: instructions are usually stated on the packages, which must be followed. If there is
no information on the packaging, food should not be stored for longer than three months from the date
of purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it was frozen at a suitable temperature and that the
packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be kept in suitable packages to retain the quality and should be returned to the freezer
compartment as soon as possible.
• If a package of frozen food shows moisture or abnormal bulging, it is probable that it was stored at the
wrong temperature and the content is spoiled.
• The storage period for frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, the
frequency of opening the door of the freezer, the type of food and the time of transporting the product
from the shop to the household. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never
exceed the maximum storage time stated on the package.
• To achieve the ideal appliance efficiency and maximum freezing capacity, set the refrigerator to 4°C for 24
hours before placing fresh food in the freezer.
• Usually, changing the setting to 2°C for 24 hours is sufficient when fresh food is placed in the freezer. You
can lower the setting if necessary after 24 hours.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity socket.
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• Do not clean the appliance with water.
• The refrigerator and the freezer should be periodically cleaned using a lukewarm
water solution and edible soda.
• Clean accessories separately using soapy water. Do not use a washing machine.
• Do not use abrasive products, detergents, and soaps. After
washing, rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly. After cleaning,
use dry hands to plug the appliance into the electricity socket.
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