Waterford Appliances Free Standing Refrigerator - Manual (Page 13)

Coldest Area
The coldest area is directly above the vegetable
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 4
o C.
Warmest Area
The warmest area is in the top section of the door.
Use this for storing butter and cheese.
Food Not To Be Stored In A Refrigerator:
Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator.
These include:
* Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to
cold, such as bananas, avocado, papaya,
passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes
and cucumbers.
* Fruit which are not yet ripe.
* Potatoes
* Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.
Storing Food Correctly
Store food covered or packaged. This will prevent:
* Food smells or tastes from affecting other
foods
* Food from drying out
* Any cross-contamination of bacteria
The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be
avoided by setting the correct temperature and
maintaining good standards of hygiene.
Fruit & Vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be stored loose in the veg-
etable drawers. However, you should bear in mind
that some types of vegetables release a natural gas
(e.g. apples, apricots, pears, nectarines, peaches,
plums, avocado and figs) which speeds up the rate
at which food perishes. Some fruit and vegetables
react strongly to this gas and should not be stored
together (e.g. Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons).
Defrosting The Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts while the
compressor is at a standstill. However, in some
instances (e.g. over-loading the refrigerator cham-
ber), the refrigerator may not defrost completely
before the compressor restarts. This causes frost
to form on the rear wall of the chamber, if this
occurs, manual defrosting may be required unless
repairs are made to the automatic defrost function.
Manual Defrosting & Cleaning Of The
Refrigerator Chamber
It is recommended to clean the appliance at least
once a month.
Stop the refrigerator compressor by pressing the
the shelves and drawers and wash the chamber
wall with warm water (never use boiling water) and
a little washing up liquid. Wash all accessories by
hand only; they are not dishwasher safe.
Clean the water drain using the cleaning pin sup-
plied (See Fig.11). Dry with a soft cloth.
Heat Exchanger
The heat exchanger (the metal grille at the back of
the appliance) and the compressor compartment
should be dusted at least once a year. A build-up of
dust will increase the appliance energy consump-
tion.
While cleaning make sure that he pipe work and
other components do not get broken or damaged.
DEFROSTING, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
. Disconnect the power supply. Remove all
Fig.11
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