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Before using your Refrigerator
Before placing food in the refrigerator, it needs to be cleaned by wiping the interior using warm water and a
soft cloth. Wipe the refrigerator completely dry before replacing any shelves or salad drawers.
Check that you your power outlet is compatible with the plug supplied with the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: Always allow at least 12 hours before turning on the refrigerator to allow the coolant fluid time
to settle after the refrigerator is in place. Failure to do this may result in damage to the appliance and such
damage is not covered by the guarantee.
Before placing any food in the refrigerator it is recommended to leave it 24 hours. This allows you to ensure
the refrigerator is working correctly and gives enough time to allow the temperature in the refrigerator to drop
to the correct level.
Using your Refrigerator
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Before turning on the refrigerator, make sure that the temperature control which is located inside the
refrigerator is set between 3 and 4. This is the correct setting to use in a room with an average ambient
temperature.
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Wait 24 hours before placing food in the refrigerator to allow the temperature to fall to the correct level.
Adjusting the Temperature
The ideal internal temperature of your refrigerator should be between ±0˚C to +5˚C. This is controlled by the
temperature control located on the internal right hand side of the refrigerator. There are 8 settings on the
temperature control, with position 7 being the coldest setting, position 1 being the warmest setting and
position 0 being the off position.
The temperature control should be set between 3 and 4 initially and adjusted to achieve the correct setting
for your environment. Avoid setting the thermostat too high, as this may reduce the temperature to a point
where some food begins to freeze. If this happens turn down the thermostat slightly.
The temperature in the fridge compartment can be monitored by using a Fridge Freezer Thermometer. Do
not use a Mercury filled thermometer, as a breakage would cause a health hazard.
Your fridge must NOT be placed in a room where the temperature goes below 18˚C or above 38˚C for
prolonged periods, as the internal fridge temperature will not be maintained.
Using your Fridge Efficiently
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Take note of foods best before / use by instructions and follow the maximum storage guidelines on the
packaging.
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Keep foods covered to help retain moisture and to help prevent odour / flavour transference. Plastic
bags, aluminium foil, plastic food wrap and containers with lids are ideal.
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Avoid opening the door for long periods or unnecessarily.
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Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in the fridge. Hot food will
raise the temperature in the fridge and cause the compressor to work more.
