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6 OPERATION
6.1 Before use
Before starting your fridge for the first time, it should be cleaned inside and out with a
damp cloth. Please refer to the chapter 7, “Cleaning and maintenance” for further
details on maintaining your fridge.
6.2 Carrying your fridge
Your ARB Fridge is supplied with a handle at each end of the cabinet. These handles
should be used to lift and move the fridge.
WARNING - The lid latches MUST NEVER be used to lift or move the fridge.
CAUTION - The fridge should always be lifted by at least two people using
correct lifting techniques.
6.3 Opening your fridge
Your ARB fridge has two over-centre lid latches that provide positive closure between
the lid, the cabinet and the lid seal.
To open the lid:
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Place your hand under each latch and pull away from body of fridge.
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Once released, unhook latches from lid and open fridge. Refer to Figure 6a.
To close the lid:
 Position each latch onto latch stops in lid and press towards body of fridge.
 The latches will make a crisp, clicking noise as they close. Refer to Figure 6b.
Figure 6a Figure 6b