During first use
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With dry hands, connect your appliance to your mains supply.
Set the thermostat control knob to the maximum position <7>
for a minimum of 24 hours, before positioning it to the normal
setting of <3>.
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When you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run
more frequently for approximately 24 - 48 hours.
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During this period of time, you should try not to open the door
frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance.
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If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5
minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or
reconnecting it to your mains supply.
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat
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You switch on your appliance by
connecting it to your mains supply and
setting the thermostat. The thermostat
dial is located on the upper right hand
side of the inside of the cabinet, next
to the interior light.
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The thermostat automatically regulates
the temperature inside the fridge. The
temperature is affected by the number
that the thermostat dial is set to.
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Position <OFF> means that the appliance will not cool.
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Position <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the
fridge.
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Position <7> will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge.
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Ideally the thermostat dial should be set to position <3>
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The fridge can maintain a temperature of between 2 – 5 degrees
centigrade.
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IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room,
the temperature of food and the amount of food that
has been placed in the fridge and how often the door is
opened, will all affect the temperature being maintained
by the appliance.
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