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Saving energy when using your fridge-freezer
Installing:
o Install the appliance in a cool position. If it is placed in direct
sunlight or next to an oven or other heat source, the energy
consumption can increase substantially.
o Ensure the appliance is installed with the correct ventilation
requirements. Restricting ventilation can increase the energy
consumption by 15%.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
o Occasionally clean the condenser coils (if present) at the back of
the appliance to maintain a high performance level.
o Defrost the freezer compartment regularly. A build up of thick ice
decreases the efficiency of the appliance. You should defrost
whenever the frost reaches 5 mm thickness.
o Clean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergent
that leaves no residue. A tight-sealing door gasket is critical to
the efficiency of your appliance.
Usage:
o Do not open the door repeatedly or more frequently than you
have to.
o Do not set the thermostat too low. A change of just one degree
can effect the energy consumption by 5%. Use a thermometer to
check the temperature.
o The freezer compartment should operate at -15 to -18 degrees
Celsius. The refrigerator should operate at around 3 to 4 degrees
Celsius.
o Allow food to sufficiently cool before putting it in the appliance
(but don't let it sit at room temperature for too long).
o In the freezer compartment, food packages should be scattered
and never grouped or stacked together until they are completely
frozen.
o If you are going away for a long period of time, turn off the
appliance, empty and clean it and leave the door ajar.
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