ILVE ILREF256I/2 - Before First Use

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Rev.13052022
BEFORE FIRST USE
You must allow the appliance to settle for at least twenty four (24) hours prior to switching the power on. It is recommended
that you clean the interior of the appliance prior to rst use, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water and then
thoroughly drying the interior. The freezer may have an odour to it at rst use. This will disappear as the appliance cools.
DURING USE
• Avoid overcrowding the fridge shelves, as this reduces airow.
• Avoid using shelf liners, as this reduces airow.
• Avoid loading large amounts or warm food at once
• Allow for good clearances in front of the air ducts within the cabinet for maximum cold air distribution.
• Your refrigerator is at its most efcient when it is 2/3 full.
• Do not leave the door open for any longer than is necessary
• Organise items in the refrigerator to reduce the time that the door is open when accessing items.
BEFORE PLACING FOOD IN THE FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER COMPARTMENTS
• Remove all packaging found inside the compartments eg tape, polystyrene etc.
• Clean the inside of the appliance with a mixture of warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove manufacturing and
transportation dust.
• The appliance may have an odour on its initial operation, but this will go when the refrigerator has cooled sufciently.
• Allow the refrigerator to run empty for 2 – 3 hours to allow each compartment to cool to the appropriate temperature.
PRACTICAL TIPS
Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber.
The coldest area is directly above the vegetable drawers. Use this area for all delicate and highly perishable food such as:
• Fish, meat, poultry
• Sausage products, ready meals
• Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream
• Fresh dough, cake mixtures
• Pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be stored at a temperature of approximately 4°C
The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this area for storing butter and cheese.
To achieve the most effective food preservation for the longest possible time and to avoid wasting any food, position the
products as shown on page 16. In addition this gure illustrates the layout of drawers, baskets and shelves, which allows the
most efcient use of energy.
Optimal temperature and storage conditions will extend product shelf life and optimise electricity consumption. Optimal storage
temperature range should be stated on the food packaging.
PLEASE NOTE:
The appliance will start on a factory set temperature setting and work continuously until it comes down to the optimum
temperature. If the appliance is switched off, you should allow ve minutes before switching it on again to prevent possible
damage to the compressor. Never store inammable or explosive items and strong corrosive acids or alkalis in the appliance.
The ILFRZ freezer cools your food by making the inside back of the cavity cold. It is normal for frost to build up on this surface;
it then dissipates and drains through a small drain at the bottom, where it evaporates harmlessly. The presence of some frosting
is not a malfunction of the freezer.
CRISPER DRAWER HUMIDITY ADJUSTMENT (ILREF256I/2)
The crisper drawer within this appliance features a humidity level adjustment slider. Vegetables and similar produce that are
subject to wilting (e.g. rocket, spinach leaves, herbs such as basil etc.) should be kept in the crisper drawer and the adjustment
slider kept closed (fully to the left -high). By keeping the adjustment slider closed, water vapour is held in the drawer and
subsequently greens are kept crisper and fresher for longer.
By contrast, fruits that are susceptible to rotting should be stored in the crisper drawer with the humidity adjustment slider fully
open (to the right -low). This will allow gases, emitted by certain produce and that accelerate the rotting process, to exit the
crisper drawer. The drawer is marked high and low with vegetable and fruit symbols to aid you.
FRESH ZONE (ILREF256I/2)
The Fresh Zone is a chiller box that keeps food stored at a temperature between -2°C and 3°C and the humidity at just the right
level. This will help meat, sh and dairy products stay fresher for longer and also keep any unwanted odours from the main fridge
compartment.