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. These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words (Warning! [. . . ] Space is thus gained for storage of tall goods on the underlying storage shelf. The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed. The constant storage temperature of about 0°C and the relative humidity of between 45 and 90 % provide optimal conditions for the various kinds of food. You can therefore store a variety of fresh food in the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment, where it will last up to 3 times longer with better quality compared to normal refrigerator compartments. Taste, degree of freshness, quality and nutritional values (vitamins and minerals) are well preserved. 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. [. . . ] ­ lemon juice or the juice from orange peals; ­ butyric acid; ­ cleansers which contain acetic acid. Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. [. . . ]