User manual SINGER 17U241

[. . . ] The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good ventilation in order to operate correctly and save energy. Leave a space of at least 10 cm between the top part of the appliance and any furniture above it, and at least 5 cm between the sides and any furniture/side walls. Ensure the appliance is kept well away from any sources of heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc. If the floor is not perfectly horizontal, adjust the refrigerator by tightening or loosening the front feet. [. . . ] This function quickly cools the groceries by temporarily reducing the temperature until it reaches the ideal level. • Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment, never hot foods (see Precautions and tips). • Do not store liquids in open containers: they will increase the level of humidity in the refrigerator and cause condensation to form. Food hygiene • After buying food, throw away any external paper or cardboard packaging that could introduce dirt or bacteria into the refrigerator. • Protect foods (especially easily perishable substances and food that gives off a strong odour) by ensuring they do not come into contact with each other. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9 -14 hours. The food’s tendency to spoil and use-by date must always be borne in mind when using the Ever Fresh food storage system. This method of storing food does not change any of the characteristics of the food. Use only the containers that come with the product to store food in the Ever Fresh system. Ever Fresh system The Ever Fresh system is activated and deactivated by means of a button on the refrigerator shelf, an external button on the display and a knob on the cover of each container. There is a pump in the centre of the Ever Fresh shelf which sucks the air out of the containers. Check the storage status of the food before repeating the vacuum storage operation. • The containers were designed to come into direct contact with food. • Do not use the containers for any type of cooking (in the microwave or oven, on an electric plate, over a flame, etc. Vacuum storage • Pre-packed foods stored using the vacuum system must still be consumed before the use-by date. • Repeatedly storing these vacuum-packed foods does not change their natural tendency to spoil. • Do not store defrosted foods using the vacuum system unless they have been cooked already. • Stored food should be prepared while fresh (chopped, sliced, peeled, cooked) and should be in perfect condition. • Perishable foods stored using the vacuum system must still be stored inside the refrigerator. • Cooked foods must be left to cool before being stored using the vacuum system. When the valve is low (figure D) there is no air inside the container. When the valve is high (figure E) air is present inside the container. [. . . ] Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight and do not place it near sources of heat. • Do not over-fill the appliance: cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved properly. The internal temperature will increase, forcing the compressor to work harder and consume more energy. • Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air from escaping (see Maintenance). [. . . ]