Storage Of Frozen Food; Hints And Tips; Hints For Energy Saving - Electrolux LRB1AF23W Notice D'utilisation

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Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer
to ensure correct air
circulation.
5.3 Vegetable drawer
There is a special drawer in the bottom
part of the appliance suitable for storage
of fruits and vegetables.
5.4 Temperature indicator
For proper storage of food the
refrigerator is equipped with the
temperature indicator. The symbol on the
side wall of the appliance indicates the
coldest area in the refrigerator.
If OK is displayed (A), put fresh food into
area indicated by symbol, if not (B), wait
at least 12 hours and check if it is OK
(A).
If it is still not OK (B), adjust the setting
control to a colder setting.
A
B

6. HINTS AND TIPS

6.1 Hints for energy saving

• Fridge: Most efficient use of energy is
ensured in the configuration with the
drawers in the bottom part of the
appliance and shelves evenly
distributed. Position of the door bins
does not affect energy consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than necessary.
OK
OK

5.5 Storage of frozen food

When activating an appliance for the first
time or after a period out of use, before
putting the products in the compartment
let the appliance run at least 3 hours.
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm
from the door.
CAUTION!
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due
to a power failure, if the
power has been off for
longer than the value shown
on rating plate under "rising
time", the defrosted food
must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately then
cooled and then re-frozen.
5.6 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to
being consumed, can be thawed in the
refrigerator or inside a plastic bag under
cold water.
This operation depends on the time
available and on the type of food. Small
pieces may even be cooked still frozen.
• Freezer: The colder the temperature
setting, the higher the energy
consumption.
• Fridge: Do not set too high
temperature to save energy unless it
is required by the characteristics of
the food.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the temperature control is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully