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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your Appliance
• This appliance must be left to stand in an upright position for at least 4 hours before being switched
on the first time to allow the coolant gases time to settle after the appliance is in place.
• Before placing food in the appliance turn on and wait 24 hours, this is to make sure it is working
correctly and also to allow for the optimal internal temperature to be reached.
• The interior of the appliance needs to be cleaned prior to use by wiping with a soft cloth and using
warm water. Wipe the appliance completely dry before replacing any shelves or salad drawers.
• Once dry, plug the appliance into the mains socket.
• Avoid opening the door for long periods or unnecessarily.
• To maintain adequate air circulation, do not over fill the appliance.
• Allow hot or warm foods to cool to room temperature before storing in the appliance.
• Keep the food packed, wrapped or covered.
• For hygiene reasons, always wrap food using a suitable packaging material, before storing in your
appliance to avoid contact with the surface of the appliance.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature
in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system
connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not
in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments(if they are presented in the appliance) are suitable
for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three -star compartments (if they are presented in the
appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
• If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the
door open to prevent mount developing within the appliance.
