Figure 4.
During installation, please ensure the mains plug is accessible at all times.
5. Using the appliance
To start the refrigerator connect the plug to the socket outlet and switch on the socket. The cooling fins
should show signs of cooling after about 3 hours.
The refrigerator needs about 6 hours at normal ambient temperature to reach 6 °C in the storage
compartment.
for two hours in every 24 hours. The frost will melt and the defrost water will run through the drain tube
from the drip channel into an evaporating vessel located at the bottom rear of the refrigerator. (Fig 6)
The defrost water will evaporate automatically into the circulating air and the vessel will not need
emptying manually.
To switch off the unit, turn the thermostat knob
to
5.1. Temperature regulation
The usual setting required is in the region of 2 to 3 on the thermostat knob (Fig. 5), but this can vary
with conditions of load and installation. If it is found necessary to change the setting, the knob can be
turned to a higher symbol to give a lower temperature, or a lower symbol to givea higher temperature.
The effect of any adjustment can be checked by means of a thermometer when the refrigerator has
reached the new temperature after some hours.
Figure 5.
6. ICE CUBES
Fill the ice tray to 4/5 with drinking water, and place the ice tray on the ice-tray shelf. Wipe off any
excess water to prevent the ice tray from freezing to the surface.
To speed up the making of ice cubes, turn the thermostat to position 5 for a short while. Remember to
turn the dial to its normal setting when the ice cubes are frozen.
To remove the cubes from the ice tray, hold it under running water. The ice cubes can now be taken
out easily.
7. Useful suggestion
Do not overfill the appliance. If possible, always store pre-cooled food and/or drinks. It is advisable to