Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beWarning! Make sure that foods do not exceed theload limit stated on the side of the upper section(where applicable)Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, forexample due to a power failure, if the power has been offfor longer that the value shown in the technicalcharacteristics chart under "rising time", the defrostedfood must be consumed quickly or cooked immediatelyand then re-frozen (after cooling).ThawingDeep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can bethawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temper-ature, depending on the time available for this operation.Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directlyfrom the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.Ice-cube productionThis appliance is equipped with one or more trays for theproduction of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water, thenput them in the freezer compartment.Important! Do not use metallic instruments to remove thetrays from the freezer.Movable shelvesThe walls of the refrigera-tor are equipped with aseries of runners so thatthe shelves can be posi-tioned as desired.Positioning the door shelvesTo permit storage of foodpackages of various sizes,the door shelves can beplaced at different heights.Gradually pull the shelf inthe direction of the arrowsuntil it comes free, thenreposition as required.Helpful hints and tipsHints for energy saving• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longerthan absolutely necessary.• If the ambient temperature is high and the TemperatureRegulator is set to low temperature and the appliance isfully loaded, the compressor may run continuously,causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens,set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settingsto allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in elec-tricity consumption.Hints for fresh food refrigerationTo obtain the best performance:• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in therefrigerator• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strongflavour• position food so that air can circulate freely around itHints for refrigerationUseful hints:17