EN - 16The table below is a quick guide to showyou the most efficient way to store themajor food groups in your refrigeratorcompartment.Food Maximumstorage timeHow and where tostoreVegetablesand fruits 1 week Vegetable binMeat andfish 2 - 3 DaysWrap in plastic foil,bags, or in a meatcontainer and storeon the glass shelfFreshcheese 3 - 4 Days On the designateddoor shelfButter andmargarine 1 week On the designateddoor shelfBottledproductse.g. milkandyoghurtUntil theexpiry daterecommendedby theproducerOn the designateddoor shelfEggs 1 month On the designatedegg shelfCookedfood All shelves4.2 Freezer CompartmentFor normal operating conditions, set thetemperature of the freezer compartment to-18 or -20 oC.• The freezer compartment is used forfreezing fresh food, for storing frozenfood, and for making ice cubes.• If the freezer door has been left open fora long time or not closed properly, frostwill form and can prevent efficient aircirculation. To resolve this, unplug thefreezer and wait for it to defrost. Cleanthe freezer once it has fully defrosted.• Remove baskets, covers, and so on, toincrease the storage volume of freezer.• The freezer volume stated on the label isthe volume without baskets, covers, andso on.IMPORTANT• Do not refreeze thawed food. It maypose a danger to your health and causeproblems such as food poisoning.• Do not put warm food in the deep freezecompartment until it has completelycooled. It will thaw already frozen food,which may then rot.• When purchasing frozen food, make sureit has been stored under appropriateconditions and the packaging is notdamaged.• Do not purchase frozen food if thepackaging shows signs of humidity or if ithas a foul odour. The food may not havebeen stored correctly and may have gonerotten.• The storage life of frozen food dependson the room temperature, the thermostatsetting, how often the door is opened,the type of food, and the length of timerequired to transport the product from theshop to your freezer. Always follow theinstructions printed on the packaging andnever exceed the maximum storage lifeindicated.NOTE: Remove frozen food from thefreezer the day before consumption,and put in the bottom compartment ofthe refrigerator. This helps reduce thetemperature in the refrigerator, which in turnsaves energy. If the frozen food defrosts inan open area, energy loss will occur.NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezerdoor immediately after closing it, youwill find that it will not open easily. Thisis normal. Once equilibrium has beenreached, the door will open easily.