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• P
lace your fridge where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm
away from electrical ovens.
• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or
exposed to rain.
• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent
humidity forming on the outer surface.
• Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place so that a
t least 15 cm of free
space is available above it.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by
turning them in either direction. This should be done before placing food in the fridge.
• Before
using your fridge, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium
bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the fridge after cleaning.
• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the
rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the
figure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.
• The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free space not exceeding 75 mm.
• Your fridge freezer may have an odour when it is operated for the
first time. This is normal and the odour
will fade when your fridge freezer starts to cool.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge freezer with lace. This will affect the performance of your fridge
freezer.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance
•
Clean the appliance thoroughly before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
Before using the appliance
• When using your fridge for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least
3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the
compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade
away when your fridge starts to cool.
LESS FROST TECHNOLOGY:
Thanks to the wrap around evaporator, LessFrost technology offers more efficient cooling, less manual
defrosts requirement and more flexible storage room.
Thermostat setting
The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Cooler temperatures can be obtained by rotating the knob to higher numbers, 1 to 5 and SF.
1
–
2:
For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment.
3
–
4:
For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment.
5:
Set the knob to 5 for frequent use of fresh food and freezer compartments in hot ambient temperatures.
SF:
Turn the knob to SF to freeze fresh food quickly. In this position, the freezer compartment will operate at
lower temperatures. After your food freezes, turn the thermostat knob to its normal use position. If you do
not change the SF position, your appliance work will automatically return to its last used thermostat position
after 48 hours. Return the thermostat switch to the SF position and return it to normal use 48 hours later.
6.
USING THE APPLIANCE
