Gorenje HZOKS 3766 User manual

Instructions for use
Upright refrigerator - freezer

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Thank you for your confidence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice.
We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.
Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) is combined from two parts: top part is
refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer.
Refrigerator is used in households for storage of fresh food at temperatures above 0°C).
Freezer is used in households for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food for up to one year
(depending on the type of food).
Before first operation ................................................. 3
Description of the appliance ...................................... 5
Installation and connection........................................ 6
Control panel .............................................................. 8
Recommended distribution of food ........................ 16
Storing fresh food in the
refrigerator ............................................................... 17
Storing of food in the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer ....... 19
Freezing and storage of frozen food ....................... 21
Defrosting the appliance........................................... 23
Cleaning ..................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting guide.............................................. 25
Noise level.................................................................. 27
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• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant
safety standards; however, it is recommended that persons
with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons
with inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the
appliance without due supervision. The same recommendation
applies to minors using the appliance.
• Before connecting the appliance read these instructions
carefully. They describe the appliance and provide instructions
for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared
for different types and models of the appliance so they may
contain descriptions of functions and components your
appliance may not have.
Instructions also contain the NO FROST freezer version, with
integrated fan and automatic defrost.
• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during
transport. Door corners are fitted with protective spacers.
Remove the spacers and replace them with the attached pegs.
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it
in upright position for about 2 hours. This will reduce possibility
of malfunctions in the cooling system resulting from prior
transport and handling.
• The appliance must be connected to the mains supply
in accordance with the standing regulations and local
requirements.
• The appliance must not be used in open air or exposed to
weather precipitation.
• Always disconnect the appliance from power supply (pull
the power cord from wall socket) before cleaning and before
replacing the light bulb.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by qualified
service personnel.
• In case of longer disuse first turn the appliance off with the ON/
OFF button and disconnect it from mains supply. Empty the
appliance, clean the interior and leave the door ajar.
• For the protection of environment deliver the obsolete
appliance to the authorized scrap appliance dealers.
• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which
can be recycled, recovered or disposed without threat to the
environment.
• To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the
insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the
installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.
• Never let the children play with the appliance.
• Self closing door hinge pulls the door to the cabinet just before
closing, thereby preventing the door to remain ajar. Equally
it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to
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• Practical longitudinal aluminum handle offers convenient grip
anywhere along its length (convenient for children). It may also
be decorated with a variety of design inserts (wood, inox,…).
• Odor filter removes foul and unpleasant smells from inside
the cabinet and prevents their absorption by other food stored
in the refrigerator. First remove the protective foil from the
filter, then remove the aluminum gel protection at the back,
and finally slip the filter onto the support from above, as
shown on the sketch. Odor filter removes foul and unpleasant
smells from inside the cabinet and prevents their absorption
by other food stored in the refrigerator. After approximately 3
months the gel inside the filter is used up and the filter needs
replacement. It can be purchased from the authorized Gorenje
service centers.
• For normal operation of radio receiver, connect the attached
antenna to the antenna connection on the back side of the
appliance. In case of bad reception, the appliance must be
connected to the cable or external antenna.
• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior
of the appliance. If the sticker plate is not suitable for your
language, replace it with the attached one.
• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in element
should always be kept clean and unobstructed.
• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories
when thawing the refrigerator, except for those explicitly
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage
the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the
installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.
• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the
appliance, except for those explicitly recommended by the
manufacturer.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
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• Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.
• Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out inclined
under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.
* Certain models only.
A Refrigerator
B Freezer
1Interior light
2Shelf (adjustable height)
3Telescopic guide shelf
(max. 12 kg)
4Foldable egg rack (closed - six
eggs, open - 12 eggs)
5Vegetable crisp pan*
6ZERO’N’FRESH food storage
drawer with pull-out guides (may.
20 kg)
7Bottle rack*
8Refrigerator door tray (max. 6 kg)
9Deep shelf removable tray with lid
READY’N’SERVE
10 Cheese board
11 Twin row bottle carrier with safety
holder*
12 Tube holder*
13 Fast freeze drawer for small
quantities of food
14 Large BIG’N’FREEZE drawer on
telescopic guides (max. 16 kg)
15 Storage compartment (short)
16 Freezer door shelf*
17 Ice tray*
18 Defrost drain outlet groove*
19 Cooled water dispenser*
20 Legs
21 Wheels*
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• Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance
operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart
below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the
rating plate.
Class Ambient temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C
Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid
injuries or damage to the appliance.
• Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base. The
appliance is fitted with adjustable feet on the front side, used
to level the appliance. Rear side of the appliance is fitted
with wheels facilitating the positioning of the appliance at the
preselected place.
• The element above the appliance must be at least 5 cm away
to allow sufficient cooling of the condenser.
• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat
sources. If this is not feasible, install insulation plate between
the appliance and adjacent heat source.
• Bottom front side of the appliance is fitted with handles to
facilitate relocation. The appliance may stand independently
or adjacent to a furniture element or wall. Be sure to leave
enough space for the opening of the door, to avoid damage to
the appliance or injuries to persons. Also leave ample space
for extracting shelves (see installation diagram).
Selecting the location
Positioning the
appliance
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• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains
power. Wall outlet must be fitted with ground terminal (safety
socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the
relevant label or rating plate of the appliance.
• Mains power connection and grounding must be made in line
with standing regulations and local requirements.
The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary voltage
tolerances, but they may not exceed -6% to +6%.
Door swing change is not possible.
Connecting to power
supply
Reverse door swing
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Control display is located on the outside the door and is
controlled on touch screen principle.
Master menu
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IV
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I. Basic controls
1. Setting refrigerator temperature
2. Setting freezer temperature
3. Help
4. Child lock
5. Current time
6. Alarm
7. ECO saving program
8. Vacation program
9. Super frost
10. Super cool
11. Quick bottle cool in the refrigerator
12. Quick bottle cool in the freezer
II. Radio
III. Voice messages
IV. Other settings
V. Tips
Settings
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ON/OFF button
First plug the mains power lead into the wall mains outlet.
Screen illuminates, displays gorenje logo for a moment, and then
changes to master menu.
The appliance is switched on/off by keeping the symbol
pressed for at least 3 seconds (separately for the fridge and for
the freezer).
Setting the temperature
To set the refrigerator or freezer temperature press the relevant
temperature setting button for each appliance.
Temperature is changed by pressing the
arrows .
After 5 seconds the setting is automatically saved.
Help is available by pressing the symbol.
Help
Press the symbol to enter help.
Press the to move through the text.
Pressing the symbol returns you back to the master
menu in all settings.
Child lock
Integrated child lock protects the appliance against accidental
alterations of temperature or even turning the appliance off.
Switch the child lock ON/OFF by pressing the symbo for more
than 2 seconds. Framed symbol indicates the function is active.
Warnings
There are four basic alarm functions
• refrigerator open door alarm;
• refrigerator temperature too high;
• freezer temperature too high;
• »quick bottle cool in the freezer« alarm;
Sound warning is switched of by pressing the symbol .
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You may select between several programs. After a setting is
selected the display briefly indicates that the selected setting
is saved, and then returns to master menu, where the selected
function is framed. Equally, when the selected function is
switched off, the display briefly indicates that the function has
been deleted, then returns to master menu, where the selected
function symbol is not framed any more (deleted setting).
ECO - saving program
By pressing the symbol. The refrigerator temperature is
automatically set to +9°C (appliances with the ZERO’N’FRESH
drawer to +8°C) and the freezer temperature to -18°C. The
function used for longer absences from home. The setting is
switched ON/OFF by pressing the symbol .
To return to the master menu, press .
Vacation program
The program is activated by pressing the symbol. The
refrigerator temperature is automatically set to +9°C (appliances
with the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer to +8°C) and the freezer
temperature to -18°C. The function used for longer absences
from home. Do not forget to remove quickly perishable food from
the refrigerator prior leaving. Switch the function of when you
return home. The setting is switched ON/OFF by pressing the
symbol .
To return to the master menu, press .
Super frost function
The function is activated by pressing the symbol, and it is
used for freezing large quantities of food inserted in the freezer
at once. If it is not stopped before, the function is switched off
automatically after 50 hours of operation. Maximum displayed
temperature on the screen is -24°C. In case of power failure the
process is repeated.
The setting is switched ON/OFF by pressing the symbol .
To return to the master menu, press .
Super cool function
The function is activated by pressing the symbol. It is used for
fast cooling of large quantities of food inserted in the refrigerator.
The function is switched off automatically after 6 hours of
operation, and the refrigerator temperature returns to the preset
value. The setting is switched ON/OFF by pressing the
symbol .
To return to the master menu, press .
Basic programs
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Quick bottle cool in the refrigerator
Press the symbol to activate rapid cooling of the refrigerator
bottle compartment located on the third shelf from the top. The
function is switched off automatically after 3.5 hours of operation,
and the refrigerator temperature returns to the preset value. The
function is used for fast cooling of beverages in the refrigerator.
The setting is switched ON/OFF by pressing the symbol . It
may also be switched off manually.
To return to the master menu, press .
Quick bottle cool in the freezer
Press the symbol to activate the quick cooling of bottles in the
freezer. Place the 0.75 l bottle, or bigger into the central drawer.
Attention! Make sure you take the bottle out of the freezer after
cooling, otherwise it might freeze and burst. After 45 minutes, the
sound warning and flashing of relevant symbol alerts you that
your drink is cool (if you did not switch the setting off by yourself).
The setting is switched ON/OFF by pressing the symbol. It
may also be switched off manually. To return to the master menu,
press .
Switching the radio ON/OFF
To enter the radio menu press the symbol.
To turn the radio ON/OFF press the symbol.
Changing radio volume
Press the arrows to change radio volume.
Switching between the mono/stereo mode
To switch between the mono/stereo mode press the symbol.
Searching, saving and selection of new radio stations/
programs
To search for new radio stations press the symbol. Use
arrows to move from one to another station. Longer press
of an arrow initiates automatic station search, by short pressing
the search is manual. To save the found stations to the relevant
memory places 1-4, press the symbols 1-4 and keep pressed,
while by short pressing on symbols 1-4 you move between the
preset stations. Press the symbol to set volume. Press the
symbol if you need help.
Press the symbol to enter the voice messages menu. To get
help, press the symbol.
II. Radio
III. Voice messages
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Recording messages
Press the symbol to activate recording. “Recording” message
appears on the screen.
By pressing the symbol recording is cancelled and returns
you to the master menu. Press the symbol to confirm end of
recording. he display reads “message recipient«.
Saving messages with recipient name input
Use arrows to select the target place for saving the
message. Press the symbol to confirm
Press to return to the master menu. Display indicates
»message recipient«.
Press the symbol to enter the new message recipient’s name
(maximum 8 characters). Use arrows to move along the
character chart. Press the relevant character(s) to orm new
recipient’s name. Press to delete characters. To confirm entry
of new message recipient, press . Press to return to the
master menu.
Playing messages
Use arrows to select the message you would like to play.
Press the arrow symbol to play the selected message.
Display reads »playing message«.
Press to stop playing and return to the master menu.
Non-played message - closed envelope in front of message
recipient.
Played message - open envelope in front of message recipient.
New message - »closed envelope« symbol in the bottom right
corner of the display.
Erasing messages
Use arrows to select the message to be erased.
Press the symbol to erase the message.Display asks the
confirmation »erase message?«.
To confirm deletion press the symbol. For a brief moment the
display reads »message
erased«. Press to return to the master menu.
To enter the Other settings menu, press the symbol.
Help
To get help, press the symbol.
Press to return to the master menu.
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Setting the language
Default language setting is English.
To enter the language setting menu, press the symbol.
Use arrows to select the language
Confirm language selection by pressing the . symbol. For a
brief moment the display reads
»language selected«.
Press to cancel selection and return to the master menu.
Setting the date
To enter the date setting menu, press the symbol.
Press the 1. digit to activate the day setting menu.
Press the 2. digit to activate the month setting menu.
Press the 3. digit to activate the year setting menu.
Use arrows to change the date. Confirm the setting by
pressing the symbol. For a brief moment the display reads
»date set«.
Press to cancel selection and return to the master menu.
Clock setting
To enter the date setting menu, press the symbol.
Press the 1. digit to activate the hour setting menu.
Press the 1. digit to activate the minute setting menu. Use arrows
to change the hours and minutes. Confirm the setting by
pressing the symbol. For a brief moment the display reads
»clock set«.
Press to cancel selection and return to the master menu.
When the clock is set, the current time of day is displayed in the
master menu screen in the top
right corner.
Screen saver setting
Press the symbol to enter the screen saver menu (selection
options).
Use arrows to select the screen saver. Confirm the setting
by pressing the symbol. For a
brief moment the display reads »screen saver selected«.
Press to cancel selection and return to the master menu.
Sound setting
Press the symbol to enter the sound setting menu. Use
arrows to select the type of sound and alarm tone. You
can select the key sound (with or without beep) and alarm sound
(beep, voice alarm in different languages, or no sound). Confirm
the setting by pressing the symbol.
Press to cancel selection and return to the master menu.
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Contrast - Brightness setting
Press the symbol to enter the contrast and brightness menu.
Use arrows ito select contrast and brightness. Confirm
selection by pressing the symbol .
Contrast and brightness are changed
by pressing the symbol Confirm the setting by pressing
the symbol. For a brief moment the
display reads »contrast/brightness set«.
Press to cancel selection and return to the master menu.
To save energy, after 3 minutes the screen saver
automatically switches to the default saver.
There can appear on the display darker or lighter spots
which become invisible by means of adequate contrast
and brightness setting.
To enter the Tips menu, press the symbol. To get extra help,
press the symbol.
Storage of food
Press the symbol to enter the food storage tips menu.Use
arrows to select different compartments of the refrigerator.
Confirm the selection of compartment by pressing the
symbol. The detailed description of the
selected compartment appears on the screen.
Press to return to the master menu.
Recipes
Press the symbol to enter the recipes menu (you are offered
several recipes to elect from). Use arrows to select a
particular recipe. Confirm the selection of a recipe you wish to
read by pressing the symbol. The detailed description of the
selected recipe appears on the screen. Press to return to the
master menu.
Caloric chart
Press the symbol to enter the caloric chart menu. Use arrows
to select a particular group of food. Confirm the selected
group by pressing the symbol. The detailed description of
the selected recipe appears on the screen.
Use arrows to select particular food. Press to return
to the master menu.
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Cleaning the appliance
Press the symbol to enter the cleaning tips menu. Press the
symbol to select a tip. Confirm the selected tip by pressing
the symbol. The detailed description appears on the screen.
Press to return to the master menu.
Troubleshooting menu
Press the symbol to enter the troubleshooting suggestions
menu. Use arrows to select the
type of fault. Confirm the selection by pressing the symbol.
The detailed description appears
on the screen. Press to return to the master menu.
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Refrigerator compartments:
- top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, …
- middle section: dairy products, cheese, readymade food,
desserts, juices, beer, TV-dinners, …
- bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen, …
- crisp pan: resh fruit, vegetables, salads, appliances without
ZERO’N’FRESH drawer also: root vegetables, potatoes,
onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips, …
- ZERO’N’FRESH drawer: fresh meat, meat products, fish,
seafood, dairy products, salads, fruit, vegetables, mayonnaise,
dips and
sauces, …
Refrigerator door lining compartments:
- top/middle section: eggs, butter, cheese, …
- bottom section: beverages, cans, bottles, …
Freezer sections:
- door compartments: packed vegetables, ice cream, ice,
(certain models only)...
- other compartments: freezing, storing frozen food or quick
cooling of bottles (see section “Freezing and storing frozen
food”, setting “Quick cooling of drinks in the freezer”,...)
Recommended
distribution of food
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Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed
food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions
produce substantial impact on the quality of stored
food.
Always respect the best before date, printed on the
packaging.
Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be
properly packed as to prevent emission and/or
reception of moisture and odors.
Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive
substances.
Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be
stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.
Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or
orange peel, acids in butter etc. can cause damage
in prolonged contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets
for longer period of time they can cause accelerated
aging of the plastic material.
Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that
something is wrong with food or that your refrigerator
needs cleaning (see chapter Cleaning).
If you plan a longer absence, make sure you removed
quickly perishable articles of food from the appliance
before you leave.
Equipment depends on the model.
• Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the
appliance. They are protected against pulling out. To remove
the shelf, slightly lift up the back part and pull it out. Quickly
perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest
part of the shelves.
• Special pull-out drawer is installed onto the guide at the most
convenient location in the refrigerator, to allow extraction from
the appliance on a shelf and transfer to the table (used as a
serving tray).
• Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of the
refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and vegetables. It
retains the right level of moisture and prevents drying out.
Important precautions
for storing fresh food
Interior accessories and
space distribution
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• Bottle carrier (certain models only) offers a choice of location.
It can carry different bottles and/or cans, and it may also be
used as a table bottle support.
• Interior of the door is fitted with trays and shelves for storage
of cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other small packages,
cans, jars, etc. Bottom part of the door is fitted with the bottle
rack and further below is the tube holder for convenient
storage of tubes without overturning.
• Portable trays with lids are placed on deep trays. They are
used for storage of small size food, used for breakfast and/or
other snacks. You may also store food separated by the sweet,
salty, sour, etc. principle.
One of the lids carries the wooden cheese board.
• Two-row tray in the refrigerator door inner liner for frequently
used food offer you much better use of space in the door inner
liner.
Food should be sorted in two rows according to the principle -
high at the back and low in the front.
• Fan (concealed behind the rear panel) helps distribute the
temperature evenly and reduces dew on storage shelves.
• Cool water dispenser (available only in certain models on the
exterior side of the door) is used for pouring cool water without
opening the refrigerator door.
Installation: take the tap with pipes from the attached bag and
cork the plastic water bottle
(1,5 l). Remove the bag from the pipe coupled to the pump and
connect it with the tap pipe by pressing one pipe into the other
(minimum coverage 10 mm). The system is suitable only for
water, and it is not suitable for aromatized water or any
other beverage. Place the plastic bottle anywhere on the shelf
under the pump.
Pouring: press the glass towards the dispenser wall and
activate by pressing upwards. Periodically empty the dripped
water from the receptacle underneath the dispenser.
Before first use of cool water dispenser, as well as after a
prolonged period of disuse (more than 1 weeks), pump at least
one liter of water through the system to purge it from bacteria
and accumulated dirt.
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Food Period
eggs, marinades, smoked meat, up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
carrots, etc… up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw
chunks of meat up to 2 days
fish, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day
The ZERO’N’FRESH drawer provides storage of wide selection
of fresh food approximately three times longer than in the
traditional refrigerator. Food remains fresh for long time and it
preserves its taste and nutritive ingredients. It reduces decay and
loss of mass, so fruit and vegetables are more fresh and natural.
Storage temperature is around 0°C (preset). Temperature may
vary between -2°C and +3°C, depending on the temperature
variation within the refrigerator. If the temperature of the room,
in which the appliance is installed, is lower than 16°C, the
recommended setting of refrigerating compartment is 5°C or
lower. For optimum operation the drawer must be completely
closed.The drawer has pull-out guides and additional separate
compartments (depending on the model) for the separate storage
of food and usage of space according to the individual nutrition
habits.
• Moisture level in the drawer depends upon the moisture of
stored food, and on the frequency of opening the drawer.
• When you buy food check its freshness: quality and durability
of food depends on it.
• Store non-wrapped animal or vegetable food separately, or
wrap it in suitable packages. Be careful to prevent touching
of different types of meat. They should be packed and stored
separately to avoid bacterial decomposition in case meat turns
foul.
• Approximately 30-60 minutes prior use remove food from
the drawer to let its aroma and taste develop at ambient
temperature.
• Do not store food sensitive to low temperature in the
ZERO’N’FRESH drawer (hard cheese, potatoes, cucumber,
fresh pepper, eggplant, avocado, half ripe tomatoes, beans,
zucchini, tropical fruit).
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Approximate storage
time of fresh foods
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Food Storage period
Meat:
sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison,
raw meat up to 7 days
poultry up to 5 days
fish up to 4 days
seafood up to 3 days
Vegetables:
cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days
celery, herbs up to 30 days
lettuce, cauliflower, chicory, rhubarb up to 21 days
Brussels sprouts, asparagus, kale,
Chinese cabbage, turnips, radish up to 14 days
onions, mushrooms, spinach, peas up to 7 days
Fruit:
apples up to 180 days
pears, kiwi up to 120 days
grapes, quince up to 90 days
peaches up to 30 days
redcurrant, gooseberry, plums up to 21 days
apricots, huckleberry, cherry up to 14 days
raspberry, strawberry up to 3-5 days
Other:
milk up to 7 days
butter up to 30 days
cheese up to 30 days
* depending upon the quality and freshness of food
Recommended
storage periods in the
ZERO’N’FRESH drawer*