Hint And Tips; Saving Energy; Food Storage - Electrolux SG245N10 User Manual

Ice cubes
Fill the ice tray to max. 3/4 since water
expands as it freezes. Release the ice
cubes by twisting the ice tray.
If ice cubes are kept for a long time,

HINT and TIPS

Saving energy

· Pay careful attention to where the
cabinet is placed. See the section
"Installation". When installed correctly,
the cabinet will consume less energy.
· Try to avoid keeping the door open
for long periods, or opening the door
too frequently as warm air will enter the
cabinet, and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.
· Ensure there are no obstructions
preventing the door from closing
properly.
· Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This
will ensure safer defrosting of foods
and reduce the work of the
refrigeration unit
· It is advisable to periodically clean
the refrigeration system at the back of
the appliance with a duster or vacuum
cleaner.
· Food which is to be frozen (when
cool) should be placed in the fridge
before being transfered to the freezer.
· Avoid unnecessary frosting in the
cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into
airtight packages before placing them
in the freezer.
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they will dry out and the taste is
affected. Thus, throw away old ice
cubes and prepare new ones when
needed.
· Carefully follow the advice on freezing
products in the section "Using the
freezer". This will prevent wasting
energy.
· Do not set the temperature too low in
the freezer. A suitable temperature is in
the range of -18°C to -20°C .
· Defrost the freezer when the frost
layer reaches a thickness of 3-5 mm.
· Make sure the door gasket is
complete and always clean.

Food Storage

·
To obtain the best results from your
appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids
which may evaporate, should be
placed in the larder compartment.
·
Avoid buying frozen food if you can
not store it straight away. The use of
an insulated container is advisable.
When you arrive home place the
frozen food in the freezer immediately.
·
Ensure that food placed in the freezer
is dated and labelled and used in date
order to ensure that food is consumed
at its best. Remove suspect food from
you refrigerator and clean, refer to
cleaning and maintenance.