First useCleaning the interiorBefore using the appliance for the first time,wash the interior and all internal accessorieswith lukewarm water and some neutral soapso as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.Important! Do not use detergents or abrasivepowders, as these will damage the finish.Daily useMovable shelvesThe walls of the re-frigerator are equip-ped with a series ofrunners so that theshelves can be posi-tioned as desired.Positioning the door shelvesTo store various size food packages, the doorshelves can be placed at different heights.Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of thearrows until it comes free, then reposition asrequired.213Cold accumulatorsThe freezer contains at least one cold accu-mulator which increases storage time in theevent of a power cut or breakdown.Helpful hints and tipsHints for energy saving• Do not open the door frequently or leave itopen longer than absolutely necessary.• If the ambient temperature is high and theTemperature Regulator is set to low temper-ature and the appliance is fully loaded, thecompressor may run continuously, causingfrost or ice on the evaporator. If this hap-pens, set the Temperature Regulator towardwarmer settings to allow automatic defrost-ing and so a saving in electricity consump-tion.Hints for fresh food refrigerationTo obtain the best performance:• do not store warm food or evaporating liq-uids in the refrigerator• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if ithas a strong flavour• position food so that air can circulate freelyaround itHints for refrigerationUseful hints:Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags andplace on the glass shelf above the vegetabledrawer.For safety, store in this way only one or twodays at the most.Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc.: these shouldbe covered and may be placed on any shelf.Fruits and vegetables: these should be thor-oughly cleaned and placed in the specialdrawer(s) provided. When in contact, lemonjuice can discolor the plastic parts of yourfridge. It is therefore recommended to keepcitruses in separate containers.Butter and cheese: these should be placed inspecial airtight containers or wrapped in alumi-5www.zanussi.com