Hints for fresh food refrigerationTo obtain the best performance:• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour• position food so that air can circulate freely around itHints for refrigerationUseful hints:Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegeta-ble drawer.For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special draw-er(s) provided.Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped inaluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.CARE AND CLEANINGCAUTION!Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and rechargingmust therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.Periodic cleaningThe equipment has to be cleaned regularly:• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free fromdebris.• rinse and dry thoroughly.Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax pol-ishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with abrush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the applianceand save electricity consumption.Take care of not to damage the cooling system.40 Care and Cleaning