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Section 3. Operating the Appliance
3.1. Switching on the Appliance
Allow the appliance to stand upright for a minimum of 4 hours before you switch it
on.
Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.
Set the thermostat control to the required setting as detailed in the Temperature
Control section (3.2.).
Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be
reached.
3.2. Temperature Control
The temperature selector knob is located on the interior light unit inside the fridge
compartment (see Description of the Appliance on page 2).
Setting “0ff”: Unit Off
Setting “1”: Unit On – Warmest Temperature
Setting “4” to “5”: Normal Operation (adequate for most situations)
Setting “7”: Coldest Temperature
Important!
During high ambient temperatures e.g. on hot summer days, it may be necessary to set
the thermostat to the coldest setting (position 7). This may cause the compressor to run
continuously in order to maintain a low temperature in the cabinet.
3.3. Storing & Freezing Food in the Freezer
This appliance has a four star freezer that is suitable for the long-term storage of frozen
food items. It can also be used for freezing and storing fresh food items.
You should always follow the storage guidelines printed on each food producers
packaging, however the following information is provided as a general guide for the
maximum storage life of frozen items:
Fresh Meat and Poultry – up to 12 months
Cooked Meats – up to 2 months
Fresh Fish – up to 6 months
Fruit and Vegetables – up to 12 months
Bread and Cakes – up to 6 months
