arcelik 2489 CNGB User manual

2489 CNGB
2490 CNGB
2488 CNGS A+++

Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and
checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you
an effective service.
Therefore, read this entire user manual carefully before using the product and
keep it as a reference. If you handover the product to someone else, give the
user manual as well.
The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.
• Read the manual before installing and operating the product.
• Make sure you read the safety instructions.
• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
• Read the other documents given with the product.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models.
Differences between models will be identified in the manual.
Explanation of symbols
Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:
CImportant information or useful tips.
AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.

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CONTENTS
1 Your refrigerator 3
2 Important Safety
Warnings 4
Intended use ..................................... 4
General safety .................................. 4
For products with a water dispenser;. 8
Child safety........................................ 8
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: ....... 8
Package information.......................... 8
HC warning ....................................... 9
Things to be done for energy saving .. 9
Recommendations for the fresh food
compartment................................... 10
3 Installation 11
Points to be paid attention to when the
relocation of the cooler/freezer.........11
Before you start the cooler/freezer, .. 11
Electrical connection........................ 11
Disposing of the packaging ............. 12
Disposing of your old cooler/freezer. 12
Placing and Installation ....................12
Changing the illumination lamp ....... 13
Installing the lower ventilation cover . 13
Adjusting the legs ............................ 13
Changing the door opening direction13
4 Preparation 14
5 Using your refrigerator 15
Indicator Panel................................. 15
For Effıcıent Lıse .............................. 18
Dual cooling system: ....................... 18
Freezing fresh food .......................... 18
Recommendations for preservation of
frozen food ...................................... 19
Defrosting........................................ 19
Placing the food .............................. 19
Deep-freeze information .................. 20
Hygiene - Ion .................................. 21
Icematic and ice storage container .. 21
Chiller compartment ........................ 22
Odour filter ...................................... 22
6 Maintenance and
cleaning 23
Protection of plastic surfaces .......... 23
Door Glasses .................................. 24
7 Troubleshooting 25

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1Your refrigerator
CFigures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not
correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the
product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.
1. Fan
2. Ampoule
3. Adjustable body shelves
4. Wine rack
5. 0 °C Compartment
6. Crisper cover
7. Salad crisper
8. Icebank
9. Icebank tray
10. Deep-freeze compartment
11. Air grille
12. Adjustable front feet
13. Control panel and temperature control
14. Fridge compartment door shelves
15. Bottle shelf
16. Egg holders
17. Shelter wire
18. Fridge compartment
19. Freezer compartment
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2Important Safety Warnings
Please review the
following information.
Failure to observe this
information may cause
injuries or material
damage. Otherwise, all
warranty and reliability
commitments will
become invalid.
The service life of your
product is 10 years.
During this period,
original spare parts will be
available to operate the
product properly.
Intended use
• This product is intended
to be used indoors and
in closed areas such as
homes;
• in closed working
environments such as
stores and offices;
• in closed
accommodation areas
such as farm houses,
hotels, pensions.
• It should not be used
outdoors.
General safety
• When you want to
dispose/scrap the
product, we recommend
you to consult the
authorized service
in order to learn the
required information and
authorized bodies.
• Consult your authorized
service for all your
questions and problems
related to the cooler/
freezer. Do not intervene
or let someone intervene
to the cooler/freezer
without notifying the
authorised services.
• For products with a
freezer compartment;
Do not eat cone ice
cream and ice cubes
immediately after you
take them out of the
freezer compartment!
(This may cause frostbite
in your mouth.)
• For products with a
freezer compartment;
Do not put bottled
and canned liquid
beverages in the
freezer compartment.
Otherwise, these may
burst.
• Do not touch frozen food
by hand; they may stick
to your hand.

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• Unplug your cooler/
freezer before cleaning or
defrosting.
• Vapor and vaporized
cleaning materials
should never be used in
cleaning and defrosting
processes of your
cooler/freezer. In such
cases, the vapor may
get in contact with the
electrical parts and
cause short circuit or
electric shock.
• Never use the parts on
your cooler/freezer such
as the door as a means
of support or step.
• Do not use electrical
devices inside the cooler/
freezer.
• Do not damage the
parts, where the
refrigerant is circulating,
with drilling or cutting
tools. The refrigerant
that might blow out
when the gas channels
of the evaporator, pipe
extensions or surface
coatings are punctured
causes skin irritations
and eye injuries.
• Do not cover or block
the ventilation holes on
your cooler/freezer with
any material.
• Electrical devices must
be repaired by only
authorised persons.
Repairs performed by
incompetent persons
create a risk for the user.
• In case of any failure or
during a maintenance or
repair work, disconnect
your cooler/freezer’s
mains supply by either
turning off the relevant
fuse or unplugging your
appliance.
• Do not pull by the cable
when pulling off the plug.
• Place the beverage with
higher proofs tightly
closed and vertically.
• Never store spray
cans containing
flammable and explosive
substances in the cooler/
freezer.
• Do not use mechanical
devices or other means
to accelerate the
defrosting process,
other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.

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• This product is not
intended to be used by
persons with physical,
sensory or mental
disorders or unlearned
or inexperienced people
(including children)
unless they are attended
by a person who will
be responsible for their
safety or who will instruct
them accordingly for use
of the product
• Do not operate a
damaged cooler/freezer.
Consult with the service
agent if you have any
concerns.
• Electrical safety of your
cooler/freezer shall be
guaranteed only if the
earth system in your
house complies with
standards.
• Exposing the product
to rain, snow, sun and
wind is dangerous with
respect to electrical
safety.
• Contact authorized
service when there is a
power cable damage to
avoid danger.
• Never plug the cooler/
freezer into the wall
outlet during installation.
Otherwise, risk of death
or serious injury may
arise.
• This cooler/freezer is
intended for only storing
food items. It must not
be used for any other
purpose.
• Label of technical
specifications is located
on the left wall inside the
cooler/freezer.
• Never connect your
cooler/freezer to
electricity-saving
systems; they may
damage the cooler/
freezer.
• If there is a blue light on
the cooler/freezer, do not
look at the blue light with
optical tools.
• For manually controlled
cooler/freezers, wait for
at least 5 minutes to start
the cooler/freezer after
power failure.
• This operation manual
should be handed in to
the new owner of the
product when it is given
to others.

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• Avoid causing damage
on power cable when
transporting the cooler/
freezer. Bending cable
may cause fire. Never
place heavy objects on
power cable.
• Do not touch the plug
with wet hands when
plugging the product.
• Do not plug the cooler/
freezer if the wall outlet is
loose.
• Water should not be
sprayed on inner or outer
parts of the product for
safety purposes.
• Do not spray substances
containing inflammable
gases such as propane
gas near the cooler/
freezer to avoid fire and
explosion risk.
• Never place containers
filled with water on top
of the cooler/freezer; in
the event of spillages,
this may cause electric
shock or fire.
• Do not overload the
cooler/freezer with food.
If overloaded, the food
items may fall down and
hurt you and damage
cooler/freezer when you
open the door.
• Never place objects on
top of the cooler/freezer;
otherwise, these objects
may fall down when you
open or close the cooler/
freezer's door.
• As they require a precise
storage temperature,
vaccines, heat-sensitive
medicine and scientific
materials and etc. should
not be kept in the cooler/
freezer.
• If not to be used for a
long time, cooler/freezer
should be unplugged.
A possible problem in
power cable may cause
fire.
• The plug's tip should be
cleaned regularly with a
dry cloth; otherwise, it
may cause fire.

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• Cooler/freezer may
move if adjustable legs
are not properly secured
on the floor. Properly
securing adjustable legs
on the floor can prevent
the cooler/freezer to
move.
• When carrying the
cooler/freezer, do not
hold it from door handle.
Otherwise, it may be
snapped.
• When you have to place
your product next to
another cooler/freezer
or freezer, the distance
between devices
should be at least 8cm.
Otherwise, adjacent side
walls may be humidified.
For products with a
water dispenser;
Pressure of water mains
should be minimum
1 bar. Pressure of
water mains should be
maximum 8 bars.
• Use only potable water.
Child safety
• If the door has a lock,
the key should be kept
away from reach of
children.
• Children must be
supervised to prevent
them from tampering
with the product.
Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of
the Waste Product:
This product complies
with EU WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU). This product
bears a classification
symbol for waste electrical
and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
This product has been manufactured
with high quality parts and materials
which can be reused and are suitable
for recycling. Therefore, do not dispose
the product with normal domestic
waste at the end of its service life. Take
it to a collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
Please consult your local authorities
to learn the nearest collection point.
Help protect the environment and
natural resources by recycling used
products. For children’s safety, cut the
power cable and break the locking
mechanism of the door, if any, so
that it will be non-functional before
disposing of the product.
Package information
Packaging materials of the product
are manufactured from recyclable
materials in accordance with our
National Environment Regulations. Do
not dispose of the packaging materials
together with the domestic or other
wastes. Take them to the packaging
material collection points designated
by the local authorities.

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Do not forget...
Any recycled substance is an
indispensable matter for nature and
our national asset wealth.
If you want to contribute to the
re-evaluation of the packaging
materials, you can consult to your
environmentalist organizations or the
municipalities where you are located.
HC warning
If your product's cooling system
contains R600a:
This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay
attention to not damaging the cooling
system and piping during usage and
transportation. In the event of damage,
keep your product away from potential
fire sources that can cause the
product catch a fire and ventilate the
room in which the unit is placed.
Ignore this warning if your
product's cooling system contains
R134a.
Type of gas used in the product is
stated in the type label which is on the
left wall inside the refrigerator.
Never throw the product in fire for
disposal.
Things to be done for energy
saving
• Do not leave the doors of your
refrigerator open for a long time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks in your
refrigerator.
• Do not overload your refrigerator so
that the air circulation inside of it is not
prevented.
• Do not install your refrigerator
under direct sunlight or near heat
emitting appliances such as ovens,
dishwashers or radiators. Keep your
refrigerator at least 30cm away from
heat emitting sources and at least
5cm from electrical ovens.
• Pay attention to keep your food in
closed containers.
• For products with a freezer
compartment; You can store
maximum amount of food items in
the freezer when you remove the
shelf or drawer of the freezer. Energy
consumption value stated for your
refrigerator has been determined
by removing freezer shelf or drawer
and under maximum load. There
is no harm to use a shelf or drawer
according to the shapes and size of
food to be frozen.
• Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both provide energy
saving and preserve the food quality.

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Recommendations for the
fresh food compartment
*optional
Do not allow the food to touch the
temperature sensor in fresh food
compartment. To allow the fresh food
compartment keep its ideal storage
temperature, sensor must not be
hindered by food.
Do not place hot foods in the product.

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3Installation
BIn case the information which are given
in the user manual are not taken into
account, manufacturer will not assume
any liability for this.
Points to be paid attention
to when the relocation of the
cooler/freezer
1. Your cooler/freezer should be
unplugged.Before transportation
of your cooler/freezer, it should be
emptied and cleaned.
2. Before it is re-packaged, shelves,
accessories, crisper, etc. inside your
cooler/freezer should be fixed with
adhesive tape and secured against
impacts. Package should be bound
with a thick tape or sound ropes and
the transportation rules on the package
should be strictly observed.
3. Original packaging and foam
materials should be kept for future
transportations or moving.
Before you start the cooler/
freezer,
Check the following before you start to
use your cooler/freezer:
1. Attach 2 plastic wedges as illustrated
below. Plastic wedges are intended
to keep the distance which will ensure
the air circulation between your cooler/
freezer and the wall. (The picture is
drawn up as a representation and it is
not identical with your product.)
2. Clean the interior of the cooler/freezer
as recommended in the “Maintenance
and cleaning” section.
3. Connect the plug of the cooler/freezer
to the wall socket. When the fridge
door is opened, fridge internal lamp will
turn on.
4. When the compressor starts to
operate, a sound will be heard. The
liquid and gases sealed within the
refrigeration system may also give rise
to noise, even if the compressor is
not running and this is quite normal.
5. Front edges of the cooler/freezer
may feel warm. This is normal. These
areas are designed to be warm to
avoid condensation.
Electrical connection
Connect your product to a grounded
socket which is being protected by a
fuse with the appropriate capacity.
Important:
The connection must be in compliance
with national regulations.
• The power plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
• Electrical safety of your cooler/freezer
shall be guaranteed only if the earth
system in your house complies with
standards.
• The voltage stated on the label
located at left inner side of your
product should be equal to your
network voltage.

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• Extension cables and multi plugs
must not be used for connection.
BA damaged power cable must be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
BProduct must not be operated before
it is repaired! There is the risk of
electric shock!
Disposing of the packaging
The packing materials may be
dangerous for children. Keep the
packing materials out of the reach
of children or dispose of them by
classifying them in accordance with the
waste instructions stated by your local
authorities. Do not throw away with
regular house waste, throw away on
packaging pick up spots designated
by the local authorities.
The packing of your cooler/freezer is
produced from recyclable materials.
Disposing of your old cooler/
freezer
Dispose of your old cooler/freezer
without giving any harm to the
environment.
• You may consult your authorized
dealer or waste collection center of
your municipality about the disposal
of your cooler/freezer.
Before disposing of your cooler/freezer,
cut out the electric plug and, if there
are any locks on the door, make them
inoperable in order to protect children
against any danger.
Placing and Installation
AIf the entrance door of the room
where the cooler/freezer will be
installed is not wide enough for the
cooler/freezer to pass through, then
call the authorized service to have
them remove the doors of your cooler/
freezer and pass it sideways through
the door.
1. Install your cooler/freezer to a place
that allows ease of use.
2. Keep your cooler/freezer away from
heat sources, humid places and
direct sunlight.
3. There must be appropriate air
ventilation around your cooler/
freezer in order to achieve an efficient
operation. If the cooler/freezer is to be
placed in a recess in the wall, there
must be at least 5 cm distance with
the ceiling and at least 5 cm with the
wall. Do not place your product on
the materials such as rug or carpet.
4. Place your cooler/freezer on an even
floor surface to prevent jolts.

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Adjusting the legs
If your refrigerator is unbalanced;
You can balance your refrigerator
by turning its front legs as illustrated
in the figure. The corner where the
leg exists is lowered when you turn
in the direction of black arrow and
raised when you turn in the opposite
direction. Taking help from someone to
slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate
this process.
Changing the illumination
lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator, call
your Authorized Service.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance
is not suitable for household room
illumination. The intended purpose of
this lamp is to assist the user to place
foodstuffs in the refrigerator/freezer in
a safe and comfortable way.
Installing the lower
ventilation cover
You can install the lower ventilation
cover as illustrated in the figure.
Changing the door opening
direction
Door opening direction of your
refrigerator can be changed according
to the place you are using it. If this is
necessary, please call your nearest
Authorized Service.

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4Preparation
• Your cooler/freezer should be
installed at least 30 cm away from
heat sources such as hobs, ovens,
central heater and stoves and at least
5 cm away from electrical ovens and
should not be located under direct
sunlight.
• The ambient temperature of the room
where you install your cooler/freezer
should at least be 10°C. Operating
your cooler/freezer under cooler
conditions is not recommended with
regard to its efficiency.
• Please make sure that the interior
of your cooler/freezer is cleaned
thoroughly.
• If two cooler/freezers are to be
installed side by side, there should be
at least 2 cm distance between them.
• When you operate your cooler/freezer
for the first time, please observe the
following instructions during the initial
six hours.
• The door should not be opened
frequently.
• It must be operated empty without
any food in it.
• Do not unplug your cooler/freezer.
If a power failure occurs out of your
control, please see the warnings in
the “Recommended solutions for the
problems” section.
• Original packaging and foam
materials should be kept for future
transportations or moving.

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5Using your refrigerator
Indicator Panel
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1- Fast Freeze Function
Fast Freeze indicator will remain
lit when the Fast Freeze function
is enabled. To cancel this function
press Fast Freeze button again. Fast
Freeze indicator will turn off and return
to its normal settings. If you do not
cancel it, Fast Freeze will cancel itself
automatically after 4 hours or when the
freezer compartment reaches to the
required temperature.
If you want to freeze large amounts
of fresh food, press the Fast Freeze
button before putting the food into the
freezer compartment. Compressor will
not start running immediately if you
press the Fast Freeze button for more
then once with short intervals since the
electronic circuit protection system will
be activated.
This function is not recalled when
power restores after a power failure.
2- Fast Freeze Indicator
This icon flashes in an animated style
when the Fast Freeze function is
active.
3- Freezer Set Function
This function allows you to make the
freezer compartment temperature
setting. Press this button to set
the temperature of the freezer
compartment to -18, -20, -22, -24
respectively.

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4- Freezer Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for the
Freezer Compartment.
5- Fridge Set Function
This function allows you to make
the fridge compartment temperature
setting. Press this button to set the
temperature of the fridge compartment
to 8, 6, 4, 2 respectively.
6- Fridge Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for the
Fridge Compartment.
7- Quick Fridge Function
When you press Quick Fridge button,
the temperature of the compartment
will be colder than the adjusted values.
This function can be used for food
placed in the fridge compartment and
required to be cooled down rapidly.
If you want to cool large amounts of
fresh food, it is recommended to active
this feature before putting the food
into the fridge. Quick Fridge indicator
will remain lit when the Quick Fridge
function is enabled. To cancel this
function press Quick Fridge button
again. Quick Fridge indicator will turn
off and return to its normal settings.
If you do not cancel it, Quick Fridge
will cancel itself automatically after 2
hours or when the fridge compartment
reaches to the required temperature.
This function is not recalled when
power restores after a power failure.
8- Quick Fridge Indicator
This icon flashes in an animated style
when the Quick Fridge function is
active.
9- Lock Function
Press Freezer Set and Fridge Set
buttons simultaneously for 3 sec. to
activate the Lock function. Not other
function can be selected from the
display panel when the lock function
is active. Press Freezer Set and Fridge
Set buttons simultaneously for 3 sec.
again to deactivate the Lock function.
10- Eco-Fuzzy (Special Economic
Usage) Function
Press the Fast Freeze button for 3
seconds to activate the Eco Fuzzy
Function. If this function is activated,
refrigerator will start to operate at
the most economic mode minimum
6 hours later and economic usage
indicator will turn on. Press the Fast
Freeze button for 3 seconds again to
deactivate the Eco Fuzzy Function.
11- High Temperature/ Error
Warning Indicator
This light comes on during high
temperature failures and error
warnings.
12. Economic Usage Indicator
Economic Usage Indicator turns on
when the Freezer Compartment is set
to -18°C. Economic Usage Indicator
turns off when the Quick Fridge or
Quick Freeze function is selected.

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13- Ionizer Indicator Light
Indicator light lights up continuously.
This light indicates that your
refrigerator is protected against the
bacteria.
14- Humidity Indicator
Indicator light lights up continuously.
This light indicates that the food kept
in the refrigerator is preserved for a
long time under ideal humidity.

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Dual cooling system:
Your refrigerator is equipped with
two separate cooling systems to
cool the fresh food compartment and
freezer compartment. Thus, air in the
fresh food compartment and freezer
compartment do not get mixed.
Thanks to these two separate cooling
systems, cooling speed is much higher
than other refrigerators. Odors in the
compartments do not get mixed. Also
additional power saving is provided
since the defrosting is performed
individually.
Freezing fresh food
•Wraporcoverthefoodbefore
placing them in .
•Hotfoodmustcooldowntothe
room temperature before putting
them in the refrigerator.
•Thefoodstuffthatyouwantto
freeze must be fresh and in good
quality.
•Foodstuffmustbedividedinto
portions according to the family’s
daily or meal based consumption
needs.
•Foodstuffmustbepackagedinan
airtight manner to prevent them from
drying even if they are going to be
kept for a short time.
•Materialstobeusedfor
packagings must be resistant to
cold and humidity and they must
be airtight. The packaging material
of the food must be at a sufficient
thickness and durability. Otherwise
the food hardened due to freezing
may puncture the packaging. It is
important for the packaging to be
closed securely for safe storage of
the food.
•Frozenfoodmustbeused
immediately after they are thawed
and they should never be re-frozen.
•Pleaseobservethefollowing
instructions to obtain the best results.
1. If the fridge has a quick freeze
function, activate the quick freeze
function when you want to freeze the
food.
2. Do not freeze too large quantities
of food at one time. The quality of
the food is best preserved when it
is frozen right through to the core as
quickly as possible.
3. Take special care not to mix
already frozen food and fresh food.
4. Make sure raw foods are not in
contact with cooked foods in the
fridge.
For Effıcıent Lıse
Maximum frozen food storage volume
is achieved without using the drawers
and the upper shelf cover provided
in the freezer compartment. Energy
consumption of your appliance is
declared while the frezer compartment
is fully loaded without the use of he
drawers and upper shelf cover.

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Freezer
Compartment
Setting
Fridge
Compartment
Setting
Remarks
-18°C 4°C This is the normal recommended setting.
-20, -22 or
-24°C 4°C These settings are recommended when the ambient temperature exceeds 30°C.
Quick Freeze 4°C
Use when you wish to freeze your food in a
short time. If is recommended to be used
to maintain the quality of meat and fish
products.
-18°C or
colder 2°C
If you think that your fridge compartment
is not cold enough because of the hot
conditions or frequent opening and closing of
the door.
-18°C or
colder Quick Fridge
You can use it when your fridge compartment
is overloaded or if you wish to cool down
your food rapidly. It is recommended that you
activate the quick freeze function 4-8 hours
before placing the food.
Recommendations for
preservation of frozen food
•Pre-packedcommerciallyfrozen
food should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions in a frozen food storage
compartment.
•Toensurethatthehighquality
supplied by the frozen food
manufacturer and the food retailer is
maintained, following points should
be noted:
1.Put packages in the freezer as
quickly as possible after purchase.
2.Ensure that contents of the package
are labeled and dated.
3. Do not exceed "Use By", "Best
Before" dates on the packaging.
Defrosting
The freezer compartment defrosts
automatically.
Placing the food
Freezer
compartment
shelves
Various frozen food
such as meat,
fish, ice cream,
vegetables and etc.
Egg section Egg
Fridge
compartment
shelves
Food in pans,
covered plates and
closed containers
Door shelves
of fridge
compartment
Small and packaged
food and drinks
(such as milk, fruit
juice and beer)
Crisper Vegetables and fruits
Freshzone
compartment
Delicatessen
products (cheese,
butter, salami and
etc.)