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Using the refrigerator compartment
This compartment can be used for storing fresh food. How to use the refrigerator compartment Replace the food as illustrated in the figure: A. B. C. D. E. Cooked food Fish, meat Fruit and vegetables Bottles Butter, cheese and dairy products Note: � The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air. � Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the compartment. � Store liquids in closed containers. � Storing vegetables with a high water content (e.g.: salad) can cause condensation to form in the lower drawers and on the middle shelves; this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. However, we recommend to wrap up vegetables to avoid formation of condensation.
Using the low temperature compartment
Use this compartment for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. When purchasing frozen food products: Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun. � When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. Place the items in the low temperature compartment as soon as you get home. If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. Consume within 24 hours. Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package. Always observe the storage information on the package.
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Freezing fresh food
� The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance date plate.
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Arrange the fresh food next to the low temperature compartment, leaving sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate and avoiding contact with already frozen food. The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods.
