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USING YOUR FRIDGE
Switching on your larder fridge
1 Beforeconnectingthelarderfridgetothemainssupply,makesure
that the thermostat control dial located inside the larder fridge
compartment next to the internal light, is set between 3 to 4 but
closer to 3, which is the correct setting for use in a room of
average temperature.
2Wait 24 hours before placing food in the cabinet to allow for the
larder fridge to fall to the correct temperature.
Adjusting the temperature
The internal temperature of your larder fridge is controlled by the
thermostat control dial. There are 8 settings. Position 8 makes the larder
fridge coldest. Position 1 makes it the warmest. To adjust the temperature
turn the thermostat control dial to the preferred setting. Position 0 will
turn the larder fridge off.
Is this larder fridge cold enough?
If you are concerned that your larder fridge is not being kept cold enough,
and wish to check the temperature, you will need a special fridge/freezer
thermometer available from most supermarkets and hardware shops.
Place the thermometer on the middle shelf of the larder fridge, where it
can be read easily. Leave overnight, the temperature in the larder fridge
should be between 1˚C and 5˚C.
Noises inside the larder fridge!
If you have not owned a larder fridge before, you may notice that it
makes some rather unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal,
but you should be aware of them!
Gurgling, whooshing
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling
system. It has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases.
This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your larder fridge.
Humming, purring or pulsating
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around
the system.
Tips for keeping food perfect in the
larder fridge
Take extra care with meat and fish
Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to
avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a plate which is large enough
to collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.
Leave space around food
This will allow cold air to circulate around the larder fridge.
Wrap up food!
To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, food should be separately
packed or covered. Fruit and vegetables need not be wrapped.
Let pre-cooked food cool properly
Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you put it in the larder
fridge. This will stop the internal temperature rising.
Shut the door!
To prevent cold air escaping, limit the number of times you open the door.
When returning from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your larder fridge
while the door is closed.
Where to store your foods in the larder fridge
Cool area
This is where to store foods which will keep longer if they are kept cool.
Milk, yogurt, fruit juices, hard cheeses eg, cheddar. Opened jars and
bottles of salad dressings, sauces and jams. Fats, eggs, butter, margarine,
low-fat spreads, cooking fats and lard. Eggs.
Coldest area: 1°C to 5°C
This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe should be kept.
Raw and uncooked foods should always be wrapped.
• Pre-cookedchilledfoods,eg.readymeals,meatpies,softcheeses.
• Pre-cookedmeatseg.ham.
• Preparedsalads(includingpre-washedchopped,pre-packedmixed
green salads, rice, potato salad etc).
• Desserts,eg.fromagefrais,home-preparedfoodandleftoversor
Cream cakes.
Salad bin
This is the most humid part of the larder fridge. Vegetables, fruit, fresh salad
items eg. unwashed whole lettuce, whole tomatoes, radishes etc.
WERECOMMENDTHATALLPRODUCEKEPTINTHESALADBINISWRAPPED.
Note: Always wrap and store raw meat, poultry and fish on the lowest
shelf at the bottom of the refrigerator. This will stop them dripping onto,
or touching, other foods.
Do not store inflammable gases or liquids.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL DIAL
