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Before plugging in
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the fridge.
Do not start the refrigerator immediately after vertical placement. Only start it after 2-6 hours standing to ensure
its proper operation.
Before filling your fridge
Before storing foods in your fridge, turn the fridge on and wait for 2-3 hours, to make sure it is working properly
and to allow the fridge to the correct temperature.
OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE
Temperature Control
Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the
right side of the fridge.
The range of the temperature control is from position "1" the warmest to "7" the coldest. Adjust the
temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of
“4”
should be appropriate for
home or office refrigerator use.
Appliance thermostat has 7 settings. The appliance assures that temperature is maintained as long as it is in
operation and that it is used in normal conditions of use. The temperature inside the appliance can be
influenced by many factors: ambient temperature, sun exposure, number of doors opening and amount of food
st
ored…
The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal.
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Setting 1: Refrigerator compartment average temperature 10 to 14 °C / Freezer compartment average
temperature below -6 to -10°C
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Setting 4: Refrigerator compartment average temperature 4 to 8 °C / Freezer compartment average
temperature -13 to -17°C
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Setting 7: Refrigerator compartment average temperature -2 to 2 °C / Freezer compartment average
temperature -20 to -24°C
NOTE:
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If the unit is unplugged, lost power, or turned off; you must wait 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you
attempt to restart before this time, the refrigerator will not start.
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If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust thermostat control by one numerical increment at a
time. Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize between adjustments.
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The temperature will impact the storage time of food. Set the temperature as necessary. Warmer will
accelerate food spoilage and colder will freeze food bad. Thus, food to be wasted.
Do not leave the door open for too long so that the indoor temperature does not rise too much.
FOOD CONSERVATION
Food preservation and storage
Under recommended setting, the best storage time of fridge is no more than 3 days. The best storage time
may reduce other settings.
Refrigerator compartments
Type of food
Door or racks of fridge compartment
Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams,
juices, drinks, condiments.
Do not store perishable foods.
Crisper drawer (salad drawer)
Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed
separately in the crisper bin.
Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic in
the refrigerator.
Fridge shelf - middle
Dairy products, eggs
Fridge shelf - top
Foods that do not need cooing, such as ready-to-
eat foods, deli meats, leftovers.
