Using Your Refrigerator; Defrosting Of The Appliance; Storing Frozen Food; Freezing Fresh Food - Beko FXS 3584 S User Manual

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Using your refrigerator

Defrosting of the appliance

Defrost twice a year or when a
frost layer of around 7 mm (1/4") has
formed.
To start defrosting procedure turn
the thermostat to zero position
(Alternatively you may switch off the
freezer at the socket outlet and pull
out the mains plug.)
All food should be wrapped in several
layers of newspaper and stored in a
cool place (e.g. fridge or larder).
Remove all freezer drawers.The
special defrost
collects the defrost water. Therefore
defrosting can be conducted without
mess.
Containers full of warm water may
be placed carefully in the freezer to
speed up the defrosting.
Do not use pointed or sharp edged
objects such as knives, forks to remove
the frost.
Never use hairdryers,
heaters and other similar electrical
appliances for defrosting.
When defrosting
sponge out any defrost water which
collects at the bottom of the freezer
and dry the interior thoroughly.
Turn the thermostat to 2. Close the
freezer door. Insert the plug into
the wall socket and switch on the
electricity supply. Don't forget to tape
over the switch to avoid accidental
disconnection.
collection basin
electrical
has finished,
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Storing Frozen Food

Prepacked commercially
food should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions for a
storage compartment.
The freezing area is marked with
symbol on the door liner.
To ensure that the high quality
achieved by
manufacturer and the food retailer is
maintained the following should be
remembered:
1. Put packets in the freezer as
quickly as possible after purchase.
2. Do not exceed "Use By", "Best
Before" dates on the packaging.
3. Please note that drawers,
baskets, flaps, trays are all removable.

Freezing Fresh Food

Freezing capacity of your appliance
in a 24 hours period is 10.5 kg (23 lb).
Never exceed this maximum capacity.
If you are using the maximum
freezing capacity, turn the thermostat
to position 4 until the food is frozen
then return the setting to the usual
position.
Take special care not to mix already
frozen food and fresh food.
If the fast freeze compartment
(3) is filled with fresh food, other
compartments can also be used to
freeze fresh food.
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