User manual

4.6 Cleaning the interior
1. Before using the appliance for the
first time, wash the interior and all
internal accessories with lukewarm
water and neutral soap so as to
remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dry thoroughly.
2. Check that the drain hose at the rear
of the cabinet discharges into the
drip tray.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents or
abrasive powders, as these
will damage the finish.
5. HINTS AND TIPS
5.1 Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
A faint gurgling and bubbling sound
from coils sound when refrigerant is
pumped.
A whirring and pulsating sound from
the compressor when refrigerant is
pumped.
A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic
dilatation (a natural and not
dangerous physical phenomenon).
A faint click noise from the
temperature regulator when the
compressor switches on or off.
5.2 Hints for energy saving
Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than absolutely
necessary.
5.3 Hints for fresh food
refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
do not store warm food or
evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
do cover or wrap the food, particularly
if it has a strong flavour
position food so that air can circulate
freely around it
5.4 Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene
bags and place on the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one
or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..:
these should be covered and may be
placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be
thoroughly cleaned and placed in the
special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be
placed in special airtight containers or
wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much
air as possible.
Bottles: these need a cap and should
be stored on the door bottle shelf, or
(if equipped) on the bottle rack.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic,
if not packed, must not be kept in the
refrigerator.
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