Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge/freezer ... - Miele.ca

How to save energy
Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption
Installation site In a well ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly ventilated
room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Away from heat sources (radiator, Near heat sources (radiator,
stove/oven).
stove/oven).
When the room temperature is When the room temperature is
ideal (approx. 20 °C (68 F)). high.
Temperature setting (dial) At a medium setting of 2 to 3. At a high setting: The lower the
temperature in the appliance, the
more energy it consumes.
Temperature setting Cellar compartment 8 to 12 °C (46 On appliances with a winter
(digital)
to 54 F)
setting, make sure that the winter
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C (39
to 41 F)
Freezer section -18 °C (-2 F)
setting is switched off when the
room temperature is warmer than
16 °C.
Use Open the door only when Frequent opening of the door for
necessary, and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of
as possible.
coldness.
Store food in an organized way. Disorganized contents will take
time to sort through, leaving the
door open too long.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool Placing hot food in the appliance
down before placing them in the will cause the compressor to run
appliance.
for a long time, with the appliance
working harder to lower the
temperature.
Store food covered or packaged.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance.
Leave some room so that air can
circulate properly.
The evaporation or condensation
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of thick ice hinders cold air
ice 1 cm thick has built up. from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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