Defy Appliances C375 - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 OF 15
The refrigerator compartment
 The refrigerator compartment is intended for the short-term storage of fresh food and
drinks.
 Never keep any dangerous or poisonous substances inside the refrigerator.
 Do not store explosive substances, volatile liquids, or containers with propellant gas
(spray cans) in the refrigerator.
 Do not obstruct the air circulation inside the refrigerator by covering the shelves.
 Foods with strong aromas should be stored in sealed containers to prevent flavour
transfer to other foods.
 Bottles are best stored upright in the door balcony.
 Store alcohol in tightly closed containers and only in an upright position
 Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before storing them in the refrigerator.
 Clean fresh food and vegetables before storing them in the crisper.
 Do not place frozen foods over the crisper cover for thawing purposes (fig7). Other
shelves may be used for this purpose.
 Always pack or wrap food, or put it in a suitable container, before storing it in the re-
frigerator.
 Wrap food which is not suitable for storage at cold temperatures in polyethylene bags
(pineapple, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes etc.).
 Keep fresh food separate from cooked food, to avoid bacteria contamination.
 Never keep fresh meat in the fridge for more than 2 or 3 days.
 Remove any left-over canned food from the can and store it in a suitable container.
 Refer to the shelf life indicated on the food packaging.
 Always check that food , stored for long periods, is still fit for consumption.
 Close the door immediately after opening, to avoid unnecessary energy consumption.
Odour filter.
 The odour filter located at the back wall of the refrigerator compartment prevents the
formation of unpleasant odours in the refrigerator.
 To clean the filter, remove the plastic cover ( fig 13)
 Place the filter where it may br exposed to direct sunlight for a day. This cleans and re-
juvenates the filter.
 Re-fit the filter after this time.
Normal operating noise
 Hard surfaces such as ceramic floor tiles, wooden floors, walls and kitchen cabinets
may amplify or deflect the operating sounds making them more noticeable .
 Typical noises associated with a modern refrigeration system are:
 A compressor hum, gas expansion and gurgling sounds.
 These sounds are normal and are usually an indication that the refrigerator is operating
properly.