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Use and Control
Before Use
Wait 4 hours before connecting the appliance
to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
the interior and all internal accessories with luke-
warm water and some neutral soap so as to
remove the typical smell of a brand-new product,
then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders,
as these will damage the finish.
Remove safety elements used for transportation.
Control panel
1. Light switch
2. Temperature regulator and ON/OFF switch
Starting the appliance
The temperature regulator is located at the top of
the appliance on the control panel. It is also the
ON/OFF switch.
A coin is required to turn the temperature regula-
tor.
Insert the plug into the wall socket and turn the
thermostat knob clockwise beyond position< O >
(OFF).
The interior lighting comes on. The compressor
starts and then runs automatically. To switch off
the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to
position < O >.
Temperature Control
The temperature regulator allows you to adjust the
temperature inside the refrigerator according to
use and external conditions.
The following effects are of significance in
respect of the interior temperature:
ambient temperature
quantity and temperature of the food stored;
frequency with which the door is opened and
how long it is left open
the location of the appliance.
The temperature inside the appliance is automati-
cally adjusted.
Setting "1" = hightest temperature, warmest
setting
Setting "6" = lowest temperature, coldest set-
ting.
Setting "O"= Off
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
Internal Parts
Storage shelves
The shelves can be removed for cleaning.
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the shelves can be placed at different heights.
To remove the internal shelf pull forward until it can be
tipped up or down and removed.
Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a
different height.
For better use of space, the front halfshelves can lie
over the rear ones.
Door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the central door shelf can be adjusted in height.
Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows
until it comes free, then reposition as required.
For more thorough cleaning, the top and bottom door
shelves can be removed by pulling them in the direc-
tion of the arrows, then refitting them in position.