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• If there is a power failure, do not open the door. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure
lasts for less than 18 hours. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and either
eaten immediately or cooked and then re-frozen.
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT KNOB
The refrigerator is controlled with a thermostat knob located inside the fridge, towards the upper
right-hand corner. Turn the knob from the STOP (0) position towards the higher numbers for colder
temperatures. The knob can be adjusted from setting 1 to 7.
Higher settings on the knob (higher numbers) mean lower temperatures (colder) in all compartments
of the appliance.
Changes of the ambient temperature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance so choose
a correct setting of the temperature control knob, depending on your ambient conditions.
In the STOP (0) position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched off),
but power supply is not interrupted.
Set the thermostat knob to a middle position to achieve -18°C in the freezer compartment.
Please Note:
If the appliance is switched off you must wait at least 5 minutes before restarting the
appliance or re-inserting the plug into the wall outlet. This is to allow the protection device in the
compressor to reset.
If the compressor fails to start correctly remove the plug and wait for 5 minutes before you try again
then the compressor should restart normally.
The storage temperature may be affected by:
– The room temperature
– How often the door is opened
– How much food is stored
– Position of the appliance
When you set the correct temperature, all these factors mentioned above shall be taken into account.
TEMPERATURE INDICATE
In order to help you get the correct adjustment of your device, it is equipped with a temperature
gauge placed in the coldest area.
For the proper storage of food in your refrigerator and in particular in the coldest area, make sure that
«OK» appears in the temperature indicator.
The symbol on the left side indicates the location of the coldest area
of your refrigerator. It defines the height of this area.
If «OK» is not displayed, the average temperature in this area will be
very high. You ought to adjust the thermostat to a colder setting.
For every modification of your thermostat, you are supposed to wait for the stabilization of the
temperature inside the unit before proceeding, if necessary, to a new setting. Do change the position
of the thermostat gradually and wait at least 12 hours before re-checking.
NOTE:
after charging the device for fresh food or after repeated or prolonged door openings,
it is normal that the inscription «OK» does not appear in the temperature indicator.
Wait at least 12 hours before readjusting the thermostat.
SHOPPING FOR FROZEN FOOD
The appliance is rated as a 4 star freezer and can freeze fresh food and store pre-frozen food. When
you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to store
each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating.
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the most hygienic conditions as freezing
alone does not improve the food.
Never put hot or even warm foodstuffs into the freezer.
Prior to freezing the food, food should always be covered tightly with foil, plastic film, placed in
plastic bags or stored in airtight containers. This will prevent food from dehydrating and to prevent
any strong odors of some foods transferring to milder ones.
To freeze raw meat, wrap in plastic bags or in airtight containers and place on the lowest shelf to
avoid cross contamination.
Do not allow raw meat to come into contact with cooked foods. For safety, only store raw meat for
two or three days. Fruit and vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the crisper.
Milk and other liquids should be sealed with lids and placed in the bottle shelf in the door.
NOTE:
The ambient temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened affect
the temperature in the refrigerator. If required, change the thermostat temperature settings.
