Electrolux 241868904 Refrigerator User Manual


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Ideas for storing foods
Fresh food storage
• Keepthefreshfoodcompartment
between34°Fand40°Fwithanoptimum
temperatureof37°F.
• Avoidovercrowdingtherefrigeratorshelves,
which reduces air circulation and causes
uneven cooling.
Fruits and vegetables
• Storefruitsandvegetablesincrisper
drawers, where trapped moisture helps
preserve food quality for longer time periods.
Meat
• Wraprawmeatandpoultrysecurelyso
leakage and contamination of other foods or
surfaces does not occur.
• Usethemeatkeeperdrawerforshort-term
storage.Anymeattobekeptlongerthantwo
days should be frozen.
Frozen food storage
• Keepthefreezercompartmentat0°For
lower.
• Afreezeroperatesmostefcientlywhenitis
at least ²⁄₃ full.
Packaging foods for freezing
• Tominimizefooddehydrationandquality
deterioration, use aluminum foil, freezer
wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers.
Force as much air out of the packages as
possible and seal them tightly. Trapped air
can cause food to dry out, change color, and
develop an off-flavor (freezer burn).
• Wrapfreshmeatsandpoultrywithsuitable
freezer wrap prior to freezing.
• Donotrefreezemeatthathascompletely
thawed.
Loading the freezer
• Avoidaddingtoomuchwarmfoodtothe
freezer at one time. This overloads the
freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can
raise the temperature of frozen foods.
• Leaveaspacebetweenpackages,socold
air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze
as quickly as possible.
• Avoidstoringhard-to-freezefoods,suchas
ice cream and orange juice, on the freezer
Storing Food & Saving Energy
door shelves. These foods are best stored
in the freezer interior where the temperature
varies less.
Ideas for saving energy
Installation
• Locatetherefrigeratorinthecoolestpartof
the room, out of direct sunlight, and away
from heating ducts or registers. Do not
place the refrigerator next to heat-producing
appliances such as a range, oven, or
dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section
of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation
between the two appliances will help the
refrigerator operate more efficiently.
• Leveltherefrigeratorsothatthedoorsclose
tightly.
Temperature settings
• Refertothe“Controls”sectioninthisUse&
Care Guide for procedures on temperature
settings.
Food storage
• Avoidovercrowdingtherefrigeratoror
blocking cold air vents. Doing so causes
the refrigerator to run longer and use more
energy.
• Coverfoodsandwipecontainersdrybefore
placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts
down on moisture build-up inside the unit.
• Organizetherefrigeratortoreducedoor
openings. Remove as many items as needed
at one time and close the door as soon as
possible.
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