Insignia NS-CFL45GP1 User Guide - Page 16

Shutting down your refrigerator - long vacations (several months) 1 Turn off your refrigerator and unplug it. 2 Remove all food. 3 Clean your refrigerator. 4 Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odor. CAUTION: Use extreme caution with children. Your refrigerator shouldn't be accessible to child's play. Moving your refrigerator 1 Turn off your refrigerator and unplug it. 2 Remove all food. 3 Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator. 4 Tape the door shut. 5 Make sure that your refrigerator stays in the upright position during transportation. Tips on saving energy • Place your refrigerator in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances and heating ducts and out of direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool before placing them in your refrigerator. Overloading your refrigerator forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil. • Wrap foods correctly and wipe containers dry before placing them in your refrigerator. This cuts down on frost build-up inside your refrigerator. • Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. • Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling to line shelves. Liners interfere with cold air circulation and make your refrigerator less efficient. Tips on storing food • Always store cooked meats on a refrigerator shelf above raw meats to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meat on a plate which is large enough to collect juices, and cover the plate with cling film or foil. Leave space around food. This allows cold air to circulate around your refrigerator so that all parts of your refrigerator are kept cool. • To prevent transfer of flavors and food drying out, wrap or cover each food item separately. Fruit and vegetables need not be wrapped, but should be stored in the crisper. • Let hot food cool down before placing it in the refrigerator. Placing hot food in the fridge could spoil other food and lead to higher temperatures. • To prevent cold air from escaping, try to limit the number of times you open the door. When retuning from shopping, sort foods to be kept in the refrigerator compartment before opening the door. Only open the door to put food in or take it out. 16 www.insigniaproducts.com