CDA CRI681 User guide

IO-REF-1065/2
(09.2022)
Integrated freezer
Use and maintenance
CRI681

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EN - Table of contents
GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE 5
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 10
INSTALLATION BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME 10
MINIMUM DISTANCES FROM THE HEAT SOURCES 10
MAINS CONNECTION 11
DISCONNECTING THE MAINS 11
CLIMATE RANGE 11
UNPACKING 12
DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE 13
CONTROLS 14
APPLIANCE CONTROLS 14
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER 14
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS 17
STORAGE OF FOOD IN THE FRIDGE-FREEZER 17
FREEZING FOOD** 17
USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY 19
PRACTICAL EVERYDAY TIPS 19
UNDERSTANDING THE STARS 19
PRACTICAL TIPS 20
FOOD THAT SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN A REFRIGERATOR 20
DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE 21
DEFROSTING THE FRIDGE*** 21
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER** 21
DEFROST THE FREEZER CHAMBER FOLLOWING STEPS:** 22
AUTOMATIC FRIDGE DEFROSTING**** 22
AUTOMATIC FRIDGE DEFROSTING**** 22
WASHING THE FRIDGE AND FREEZER CHAMBERS MANUALLY**** 22
TAKING OUT AND PUTTING IN THE SHELVES***** 22
TAKING OUT AND PUTTING IN THE DOOR SHELF***** 22
TROUBLE-SHOOTING 23
WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE 25
WARRANTY 25

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Dear customer,
From now on, your daily housework will be easier
than ever before. Your appliance is exceponal-
ly easy to use and extremely ecient. Aer reading
these Operang Instrucons, operang the appliance
will be easy.
Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer,
the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to
safety and funconality.
Before using the appliance, please carefully read
these Operang Instrucons. By following these
instrucons carefully you will be able to avoid any
problems in using the appliance. It is important to
keep these Operang Instrucons and store them in a
safe place so that they can be consulted at any me.
Follow these instrucons carefully in order to avoid
possible accidents.
Sincerely,

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING
THE SAFETY OF USE
• The appliance is intended for household use only.
• The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce
changes which do not aect the operation of the ap-
pliance.
• Some provisions in this user manual are unied for
refrigerating products of dierent types (for a refriger-
ator, refrigerator-freezer or freezer)
• The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage
arising from the failure to observe the instructions con-
tained in this manual.
• Keep this manual for future reference, or to pass it
over to the next user.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with limited physical or mental capa-
bilities and persons who lack experience or familiarity
with the appliance.
• Do not allow children to use the appliance. Do not al-
low them to play with the appliance. They must not
climb inside the drawers and swing on the doors.
• The appliance operates properly at the ambient tem-
perature (see product che). Do not use it in the cellar,
unheated summer cottage during autumn and winter.
• When placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do not
hold the door handles, do not pull the condenser at
the rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the
compressor unit.
• When transporting, moving or positioning the
fridge-freezer do not tilt it by more than 40° from the
vertical position. Should such a situation occur, the ap-
pliance should be switched on after minimum 2 hours
from its replacement in the right position (g.2).
• Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each
maintenance activity. Do not pull on the cord, but hold
the body of the plug instead.

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• The “cracking” sound, which the appliance may emit is
caused by the expansion and contraction of parts as a
result of temperature variations.
• For safety reasons do not repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by persons who do not have the
required qualications may result in serious danger for
the user of the appliance.
• Air the room in which the appliance is placed for a few
minutes (the size of the room for a product contain-
ing isobuthane/R600a must be at least 4m3) to avoid
damage to the cooling system.
• Do not refreeze partly thawed products.
• Do not store beverages in bottles and cans, especial-
ly carbonated beverages, in the freezer chamber. The
cans and the bottles may explode.
• Do not put frozen products, taken out directly from the
freezer (lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into your mouth, their
low temperature may cause severe frostbite.
• Make sure you do not damage the cooling system, by
puncturing the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or
breaking the pipes. The refrigerant is ammable. If the
refrigerant makes contact with the eyes, rinse them
with clean water and call for medical assistance imme-
diately.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is intended for food storage, do not use
it for other purposes.
• When performing activities, such as cleaning, mainte-
nance or moving, the appliance must be completely
disconnected from power supply (by pulling the plug
out from the socket)
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
and older or by persons with physical, mental or sen-
sory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or
unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are su-
pervised or have been instructed how to safely use the
appliance and are familiar with risks associated with

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the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of
the appliance should not be performed by children un-
less they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a
competent person.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufac-
turer.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similar qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
• In order to obtain more space in the freezer, you can
remove the drawers and place the food directly on the
shelves. This has no eect on the product mechanical
properties and cooling performance. Declared freezer
capacity was calculated with the drawers removed.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes ex-
ceeding 2000 m.
WARNING: Risk of re / ammable
materials
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the fol-
lowing instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a sig-
nicant increase of the temperature in the compart-
ments of the appliance.

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• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream
and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for the freezing of fresh food
Compartments
TYPE
Target storage
temp.[OC] Appropriate food
1 Fridge +2≤+8
Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and
vegetables, dairy products, cakes, drinks and
other foods are not suitable for freezing.
2Freezer
!
≤-18
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended for 3 months, the longer the
storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),
suitable for frozen fresh food.
3Freezer
@
≤-18
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended for 3 months, the longer the
storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),
are not suitable for frozen fresh food.
4Freezer
#
≤-12
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended for 2 months, the longer the
storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),
are not suitable for frozen fresh food
5Freezer
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≤-6
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended for 1 months, the longer the
storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),
are not suitable for frozen fresh food.

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60- star
compartment -6≤0
Fresh pork, beef, sh, chicken, some packaged
processed foods, etc. (Recommended to eat
within the same day, preferably no more than
3 days). Partially encapsulated processed foods
(non-freezable foods)
7 Chill 2≤+3
Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater
aquatic products, etc.(7 days below 0OC and above
0OC is recommended for consumption within that
day, preferably no more than 2 days). Seafood
(less than 0 for 15 days, it is not recommended to
store above 0OC)
8 Fresh Food 0≤+4
Fresh pork, beef, sh, chicken, cooked food,
etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day,
preferably no more than 3 days)
9 Wine +5≤+20 red wine,white wine,sparkling wine etc.
• Note: please store dierent foods according to the
compartments or target storage temperature of your
purchased products.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long
periods, switch o, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.
• Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser
products): Clean water tanks if they have not been
used for 48 h; ush the water system connected to a
water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
• Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019,
the minimum availability period for spare parts nec-
essary to repair the appliance is 7 or 10 years de-
pending on the type and purpose of the spare part.
• The list of spare parts and the ordering procedure
are available on the websites of the manufacturer,
importer or an authorized representative.
• For more information about the product, please refer
to the EU EPREL Product Database at https://eprel.
ec.europa.eu. For more information, please use your
mobile device to scan the QR code on the energy la-
bel or enter the product model listed on the energy
label in the EPREL search engine https://eprel.ec.eu-
ropa.eu/

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INSTALLATION AND OPER-
ATING CONDITIONS OF THE
APPLIANCE
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use as a built-in appliance.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.”
Installation before using the appliance for the rst time
• Take the product out of the package, remove the scotch tape protect-
ing the door and the equipment. Any remaining adhesive stains may
be removed with a mild washing agent.
• Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of the packaging. If it is
necessary to transport the fridge-freezer, pack it in the polystyrene
elements and lm as well as protect ing it with scotch tape
• Clean the interior surface of the fridge- freezer and the elements of
the equipment with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water,
then wipe it dry.
• Place the fridge-freezer on an even, at and stable surface, in dry,
aired and shaded room, far from the heat sources such as: oven,
hob, central heating radiators, central heating pipes, hot water in-
stallation, etc.
• On the exterior surface of the product may be a protective foil, this
foils should be removed.
• Make sure the appliance is placed in a horizontal position by screwing
in the 2 adjustable front legs (g. 3)
• To ensure that the door opens freely, the distance between the side
of the appliance (on door hinges side) and the wall is shown on gure
5.*
• Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from
all sides of the appliance (g. 6).*
Minimum distances from the heat sources
• from the electric gas and other ovens - 30 mm,
• from oil or coal red ovens - 300 mm,
• from built-in ovens - 50 mm
If there is no possibility of ensuring the above- mentioned distances,
provide an appropriate insulation board.
Warning:
• The rear wall of the refrigerator, in particular, the condenser and oth-
er elements of the cooling system must not contact other elements,
which may damage them, (e.g. central heating pipes and the water
supply pipes).
• It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit. It is crucial
not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess.
The tube may not be bent, straightened or wound.
• If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be
void (g. 8).
• In some models the handle is put into the appliance, You should
screw it with Your own screwdriver,

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Mains connection
• Prior to connection, it is recommended to set the temperature control
knob to an „OFF” or other position that disconnects the appliance
from the power supply (See page with the control description).
• This appliance should be connected to AC 220-240V 50Hz supply
socket. The socket must be tted properly, and must be supplied with
an earthing conduit and a 10A fuse.
• It is a legal requirement that the appliance is properly earthed. The
manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage or injury which
may result from the failure to full this requirement.
• Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and two-wire extension leads.
If it is necessary to use the extension lead, it must be equipped with
a protection ring and a single socket and must have a VDE/GS safety
certicate.
• If an extension lead is used (with a protection ring and safety certif-
icate), its socket must be located at a safe distance, away from the
sinks, and must not be in a place where it could be ooded by water
or waste water.
• See the type plate at the lower part of the internal wall of the appli-
ance for detailed specications**.
Disconnecting the mains
Make sure the appliance can be easily disconnected from the mains,
either by pulling the plug out of the mains socket, or by switching the
two-pole switch o (g. 9).
Climate range
The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided
on the rated plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is,
room temperature, in which the appliance is working) the operation of
the appliance is optimal (proper).
Climate class Allowable ambient temperature
SN Extended Temperate
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use
at an ambient temperature ranging between
10°C and 32°C
N Temperate
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use
at an ambient temperature ranging between
16 °C and 32°C
ST Subtropical
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use
at an ambient temperature ranging between
16 °C and 38 °C
T Tropical
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use
at an ambient temperature ranging between
16 °C and 43 °C
* Only free-standing appliances
** According to the model

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UNPACKING
During transportation, protective
packaging was used to protect the
appliance against any damage. Af-
ter unpacking, please dispose of all
elements of packaging in a way that
will not cause damage to the environ-
ment.
All materials used for packaging the appliance are
environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable
and are marked with the appropriate symbol.
Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethyl-
ene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from
children during unpacking.

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DISPOSAL OF OLD
APPLIANCE
In accordance with European Directive
2012/19/EU and local legislation re-
garding used electrical and electronic
goods, this appliance is marked with
the symbol of the crossed-out waste
container. This marking indicates that
the appliance must not be disposed
of together with other household waste after it has
been used.
The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collec-
tion centre collecting used electrical and electron-
ic goods. The collectors, including local collection
points, shops and local authority departments pro-
vide recycling schemes.
Proper handling of used electrical and electronic
goods helps avoid environmental and health haz-
ards resulting from the presence of dangerous com-
ponents and the inappropriate storage and process-
ing of such goods.

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CONTROLS
Appliance controls
The control panel is shown in gure 10. For reference it is also shown
below:
Using the Control Panel
1. Freezer temperature set button
2. Super freeze symbol (Super freeze LED)
3. Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
4. Freezer adjusted temperature indicator
Operating your Freezer
Freezer Temperature Set Button: This button allows setting temperature
of the freezer. In order to set values for freezer partition, press this but-
ton. Use this button also to activate super freeze mode.
Alarm symbol (Alarm LED): In case of a problem within the freezer, the
alarm led will release red light.
Super Freezer Mode
When Would It Be Used?
• To freeze huge quantities of food.
• To freeze fast food.
• To freeze food quickly.
• To store seasonal food for a long time.
How To Use?
• Press temperature set button until super freezing light comes on.
• Super freezing led will light during this mode.
• Maximum amount of fresh food (in kilograms) to be frozen within 24
hours is shown on the appliance label.
• For optimal appliance performance in maximum freezer capacity, set
the appliance to active super freeze mode 24 hours before you put
the fresh food into the freezer.

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During This Mode:
If you press temperature set button, the mode will be cancelled and the
setting will be restored from -16.
Super freeze mode will automatically cancel after 54 hours, depending
on the environmental temperature or when the freezer sensor reaches a
suciently low temperature.
Freezer Temperature Settings
• The initial temperature of the setting display is -18 °C.
• Press freezer setting button once.
• Every time you press the button, the setting temperature will de-
crease. (-16 °C, -18 °C, -20 °C,.. super freezing)
• If you press freezer setting button until super freezer symbol is dis-
played on freezer.
• Settings display and you do not press any button within the following
3 seconds, super freezing will blink.
• If you keep on pressing, it will restart from last value.
Recommended Temperature Values for Freezer
When to adjust Inner Temperature
For minimum freezing capacity -16OC, -18OC
In normal usage -18OC, -20OC, -22OC
For maximum freezing capacity -24OC
Stand-By Mode
How To Activate ?
Set “-16” set value and push set button until all leds are blink three
times.
How It Works?
In stand-by mode; all components will be disabled. If user push set but-
ton while in stand-by mode, all leds will blink three times to show stand-
by mode is active.
How To Deactivate ?
Push and hold set button until display returns to normal working. After
the mode is deactivated, the “Alarm LED” may light on the display be-
cause the product may be hot. The “Alarm LED” will turn o when the
product reaches normal temperature.
Temperature Adjustment Warnings
• It is not recommended that you operate your freezer in environments
colder than 10°C in terms of its eciency.
• Do not start another adjustment while you are already making an
adjustment.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequen-
cy of door openings, the quantity of food kept inside the freezer and
the ambient temperature in the location of your freezer.
• In order to allow your freezer to reach the operating temperature
after being connected to mains, do not open the door frequently or
place large quantities of food in the freezer. Please note that, de-
pending on the ambient temperature, it may take 24 hours for your
freezer to reach the operating temperature.

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• A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the com-
pressor of your freezer when connecting or disconnecting to mains,
or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your freezer will begin to op-
erate normally after 5 minutes.
Important installation instructions
This appliance is designed to work in dicult climate conditions (up to
43 degrees C or 110 degrees F) and is powered with ‘Freezer Shield’
technology which ensures that the frozen food in the freezer will not de-
frost even if the ambient temperature falls as low as -15 °C. So you may
then install your appliance in an unheated room without having to worry
about frozen food in the freezer being spoilt. When the ambient temper-
ature returns to normal, you may continue using the appliance as usual.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Storage of food in the fridge-freezer
• The products should be placed on plates, in containers or packed in
food wrap. Distribute them evenly over the shelves.
• If the food contacts the rear wall, it may cause frosting or wetting of
the products.
• Do not put dishes with hot food into the fridge
• Products which absorb avours easily such as butter, milk, white
cheese and products with intense avour, such as sh, smoked meat,
hard cheese must be placed on shelves, packed in food wrap or in
tightly sealed containers.
• The storage of vegetables containing signicant quantities of water
will cause the deposition of condensation on the vegetable contain-
ers, it does not impact on the proper functioning of the fridge.
• Before putting the vegetables into the fridge, dry them well.
• Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life of vegetables, especially
the leafed vegetables.
• Do not wash the vegetables before storing in the refrigerator. Wash-
ing removes the natural protection, therefore it is better to wash the
vegetables directly before consumption.
• It is recommended to place the products in freezer drawers 1, 2, 3*
up to natural loading capacity (Fig. 11a / 11b).**
1. Packed products
2. Shelf
3. Natural loading capacity
4.
!
• Stacking of products on the freezer shelves is acceptable.*
• It is acceptable to place products beyond the natural loading capacity
by 20-30 mm.**
• In order to increase the loading capacity of the freezer chamber and
allow the stacking of products on the freezer evaporator wire shelves
up to maximum height it is possible to remove drawers 1 and 2.*
Freezing food**
• Practically all the food products, except for vegetables consumed
raw, such as lettuce can be frozen.
• Only food products of the highest quality, divided into small portions
for single use, should be frozen.
• Products should be packed in materials that are odourless, resistant
to air and moisture penetration, and not susceptible to fat. Plastic
bags, polyethylene and aluminium sheets are the best wrapping ma-
terials.
• The packaging should be tight and should stick to the frozen prod-
ucts. Do not use glass containers.
• Keep fresh and warm foodstu at ambient temperature away from
the products, which have already been frozen.
• We advise you not to place more of fresh food at a time to the freezer
per day (see table witch technical specication).

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• In order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen food, reorganise
the food that is in the middle of the freezer, so that it does not touch
the products that are not yet frozen.
• It is recommended that you move the already frozen products to one
side and place the fresh products that are to be frozen on the oppo-
site side, as close to the rear and side walls as possible.
• To freezing products, use space marked
!
.
• Bear in mind that the temperature in the freezer is aected by sev-
eral factors, including the ambient temperature and the quantity of
food products in the chamber, the frequency of opening the door, the
amount of frost in the freezer, and the thermostat setting.
• If you cannot open the freezer door immediately after closing it, al-
low 1-2 minutes for the negative pressure to compensate, and try
again to open the door.
The storage time for frozen products depends on their quality before
freezing when fresh, and on the storage temperature. The following stor-
age periods are recommended when the temperature of -18°C or lower
is maintained:
Products Months
Beef 6-8
Veal 3-6
Giblets 1-2
Pork 3-6
Poultry 6-8
Eggs 3-6
Fish 3-6
Vegetables 10-12
Fruit 10-12
Do not store frozen food in rapid cooling chamber. Ice cubes can be pre-
pared and stored in this chamber.
Note: If the appliance does not have a freezer compartment (
!
), it
is not suitable for freezing foodstus.
* Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment at the bottom of the appliance.
** Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment
!
*** Not applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment marked
!

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR
EFFICIENTLY
Practical everyday tips
• Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators, heaters, stoves or
in direct sunlight.
• Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust o
them once or twice a year.
• Select the right temperature: 6 to 8°C in your refrigerator and -18°C
in your freezer is sucient.
• When on holiday, turn up the temperature in your fridge.
• Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary. It helps if you know
what food each contains and where it is located. Return food to the
fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you have used it so that it
does not warm up too much.
• Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild
detergent. Appliances which are not self-defrosting will require regu-
lar defrosting. Do not allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form.
• Keep the seal around the door clean, otherwise it will not shut prop-
erly. Always replace broken seals.
Understanding the stars
$
Temperature is at least -6°C; sucient to store frozen food
for about a week. Drawers or compartments marked with
one star used to be a feature of (mostly) cheaper fridges.
#
Food can be stored at -12°C or below for 1-2 weeks without
losing its taste. Not suitable for freezing food.
@
This rating is mainly used to store foods at -18°C or below.
Can also be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food.
!
This appliance is suitable for storing foods at -18°C or be-
low and freezing larger quantities of fresh foods.

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Practical tips
Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are dif-
ferent temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber.
• The coldest area is directly above the vegetables drawers. Use this
area for all delicate and highly perishable food e.g.:
- Fish, meat, poultry
- Sausage products, ready meals
- Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream
- Fresh dough, cake mixtures
- Pre-packed vegetable and other fresh food with a label stating it should
be kept at a temperature of approx 4OC.
• The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing
butter and cheese.
Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator
• Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator, particularly:
- Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold, such as bananas,
avocado, papaya, passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and cu-
cumbers.
- Fruit which is not yet ripe
- Potatoes
Warning:
Example of storing the food - see gure 12.
To achieve the most eective food preservation for the longest possible
time and to avoid wasting any food, position the products as shown in
Figure 12. In addition, this gure illustrates the layout of drawers, bas-
kets and shelves, which allows the most ecient use of energy.
Optimal temperature and storage conditions will extend product shelf
life and optimize electricity consumption. Optimal storage temperature
range should be stated on the food product packaging.