User manual

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not in use take the following precautions:
• Unplug the appliance.
• Defrost and clean the interior and all accessories.
• Remove all food.
• Leave the door ajar to permit the air to circulate in the interior and thus avoid unple-
asant smells.
HINTS ON ENERGY–SAVING
• Avoid positioning the appliance close to cookers, radiators or other heat sources.
When the ambient temperature is high, the compressor always operates more fre-
quently and for longer.
• Make sure the appliance is adequately ventilated. Keep its ventilation openings
clear.
• Allow hot food to cool before placing it in the appliance.
• Place food to be thawed in the refrigerator compartment. In this way, the cold from
deep–frozen food helps to cool this compartment.
• Open the door only for the amount of time strictly necessary.
• Do not run the appliance at a temperature which is lower than necessary.