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USER’S INSTRUCTIONS
Start and operation
• Before
fi rst use, turn the refrigerator on without food and allow it to stabilize at the selected temperature.
That takes about 2 to 3 hours. Then set the thermostat to the desired temperature and place the food in
the refrigerator.
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You can set the temperature in the refrigerator using the thermostat control. For normal operation, it is
best to set the controller to a medium value.
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Whenever the evaporator surface forms a frost layer with a thickness of 3–4 mm, perform defrosting of the
refrigerator, see "Defrosting".
Tips for proper use
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Inserting larger quantities of food at one time, frequent door opening or long time open door leads to an
increase in electricity consumption.
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Do not put in the refrigerator objects that are too heavy or sharp or aggressive materials.
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To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never put in the refrigerator liquids in unsealed
containers. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporator. Storing of uncovered liquids
is the cause of the more frequent need for defrosting.
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Never put warm foods in the refrigerator. These should cool down at room temperature and the be placed
so as to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator.
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Foods or food containers should not touch the back wall of the refrigerator, because they could freeze
to the wall. After disconnecting the refrigerator from the power supply wait at least 10 minutes before
plugging it in again.
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Do not store bottles in the freezing compartment. The packaging could break and damage the refrigerator.
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In case of power failure, open the refrigerator as little as possible.
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Never use sharp or metal objects to remove ice from the evaporator when defrosting. You could damage
the evaporator.
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Do not touch the foods and containers in the freezer compartment with wet hands to avoid the risk of
frostbite.
Using the refrigerator at home
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Try not to open the door too often, especially in hot and humid weather. When you open the door,
remember to close it as soon as possible.
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Check from time to time if there is suffi
cient ventilation (adequate air circulation behind the appliance).
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Under normal temperature condition at home set the thermostat to the medium value.
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Before putting food in the refrigerator, let it cool fi rst to room temperature.
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A layer of ice and frost increases energy consumption, therefore defrost the refrigerator when the frost
layer reaches a thickness of 3–5 mm.
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If the refrigerator is equipped with an external cooler, the wall behind the refrigerator should be always
clean and free of dust and dirt.
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Always keep in mind the instructions given in paragraph "Location". Otherwise the power consumption of
the refrigerator could increase signifi cantly.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Before you start cleaning the refrigerator, remove the power cord plug from the outlet.
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Carefully wipe the refrigerator with a cloth dipped in a mild detergent solution. Do not use abrasive
cleaners, alkaline cleaners and lye, chemical cloths, thinners, alcohol, acid, petrol cleaners or hot water. You
could damage the surface fi nish and plastic components.
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The door seal is easily clogged, clean it regularly.
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If the refrigerator is not used for long periods, unplug the power cord from the outlet, dry the freezer
compartment and carefully close the door.
