Danby Designer DCR031B1BSLDD Owner's Use And Care Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS5DEFROSTING YOUR APPLIANCESTORING FRESH FOODSProper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correcttemperature and taking into account hygienic precautions willsubstantially influence the quality of the food stored.Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properlypacked so as to prevent mixing various moisture degreesand odors (in polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminum foil, waxpaper, or stored in covered containers or bottles).Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove excessivepackaging (like yogurt in multi-package).Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do nottouch each other (various odors may mix). Assure adequateair circulation around packages.Never store flammable, volatile or explosive substances.Beverages with high alcohol percentage shouldl be stored intightly sealed bottles in a vertical position.Food should not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator.Foods should be cooled down before storing.Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the coldestparts of the refrigerator.Try not to open the door too often.Set the thermostat to a setting where lowest temperatures arereached. Set the thermostat gradually so as to avoid freezingof foods. Use a thermometer and measure the temperature inthe individual compartments. Place the thermostat in a glassvessel filled with water. Temperature readings are most reli-able a few hours after steady state conditions have beenreached.Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon and orangepeel, acid in butter etc. can cause damage when in contactwith plastic surfaces or gaskets for long periods of time.Unpleasant odors inside the refrigerator are a sign that some-thing is wrong with the food or that your refrigerator needscleaning. Unpleasant odors can be eliminated or reduced bywashing the interior of the refrigerator with a mild solution ofwater and vinegar. We also recommend using activated car-bon filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors.If you are planning a long journey, make sure to removeperishable articles of food from the appliance before youleave.Defrosting of your refrigerator should take place whenever ice build-up inside the freezer compartment reaches 1/4” (6mm) thick.Defrosting may take a few hours, depending on the amount of accumulated ice and ambient indoor temperature. To speed up thedefrosting process, remove all frozen foods from the freezer section. Leaving the door partially ajar for a short period of time willalso speed up the process.Note: Never use sharp or pointed instruments to remove ice from the freezer compartment. The freezer compartment containsrefrigerated gas lines and if accidentally punched/pierced, will render the refrigerator inoperable and void the manufacturer’swarranty.DO NOT ALLOW THE REFRIGERATOR TO CONTINUE OPERATION IF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT IS PIERCED.After defrosting is complete, set the control to maximum for 2 to 3 hours before returning to the desired position. When the refrig-erator is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply and leave the door partiallyopen. This will help to reduce mold and mildew build-up.Note: Wait 3 to 5 minutes before attempting to restart the refrigerator if operation has been interrupted.