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There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance. It
will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.
During first use
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When you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run
continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the freezer
reaches a cool enough temperature.
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With dry hands, connect your appliance to your mains supply.
Set the control dial to position MAX for a 24 hour period, before
placing food in the freezer drawers.
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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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It is strongly recommended that you use a freezer thermostat to
check that the temperature in the freezer is below -18°C before
loading any food into it.
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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.
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The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside
the freezer depending on what you have the control panel set to.
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It is recommended that the control dial is set to position
NORMAL after the 24 hour cooling period. You should use a
suitable thermometer to check the temperature after 2 hours to
ensure the freezer is below -18°C.
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