User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX SANTO Z 9 18 40-5I

[. . . ] Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. [. . . ] Food yields a higher degree of nutritional value. the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment is also suitable for defrosting food. In this case the thawed food can be stored up to two days in the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment. Both drawers can be used according to the desired storage conditions independently of each other with lower or higher humidity. Regulation for each drawer is separate and is controlled using the slide valve at the front of the drawer. ⷠ, , Dry": low air humidity - up to 50 % relative humidity This humidity level is reached when both sliders are set into this position and the ventilation openings are wide open. ⷠ, , Humid": high relative humidity - up to 90% This humidity level is reached when both sliders are set in this position and the ventilation openings are closed. Cold sensitive fruit which have to be stored at cellar or room temperature like pineapple, bananas, grapefruit, melons, mango, papaya, oranges, lemons, kiwi fruit. ⷠThe types of food not mentioned above should be stored in the refrigerator compartment (e. The level of air humidity in the drawers depends on the content of humidity in the stored food, vegetable and fruit and on the frequency of door opening The LONGFRESH 0°C compartment is also suitable for slow thawing of food. In this case the thawed food can be stored in the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment for up to two days. tips: · Pay attention to the freshness of the food, especially on the expiry date. The whole storage cycle time will depend on the preservation conditions made prior to the final storage in the fridge. ⷠFood, fruit or vegetables should always be packed or wrapped up before storage. This means seafood will spoil before fish which in turn will spoil before meat. While storing food in a 0°C compartment storage time for that kind of food can be increased by up to three times as well without loss on quality. ⷠAll food stored in a 0°C compartment should be taken out of the drawers roughly 15-30 min before consumption, particularly fruit and vegetables to be consumed without any additional cooking process. Allowing fruit and vegetables to return to room temperature will improve the texture and flavour. This will result in a countdown from "3" to "1" taking place in the temperature display. Note: The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged, or if there is no power being supplied to it. Following connection to the mains power supply, the appliance returns to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power. If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period: 1. [. . . ] Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor. Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Do not set temperature any colder than necessary. [. . . ]