If the freezer has very little food
stored in it and for this reason the
temperature selector has been set at
"Spar" (Economy), it is very
important to monitor the temperature
to ensure that it remains at least
-18 °C. You can check the
temperature by placing a
thermometer on the top layer of
frozen food.
Thermometer
During normal operation the
thermometer inside the freezer shows
the temperature in the warmest part of
the appliance. The thermometer only
measures temperatures below 0 °C
accurately.
If you have adjusted the temperature
selector in order to set a different
temperature,
wait for approx. 6 hours
if the freezer is not very full
and
for
approx. 24 hours if the freezer is full
before checking the temperature
display. It will take this long for the
display to show the accurate
temperature of the freezer. If the
temperature displayed is too low or too
high, then adjust the temperature once
more.
A temperature above -18 °C is no
cause for concern in the following
circumstances:
– when the appliance has just been
switched on,
– when the lid has been left open for a
while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
– when fresh food is being frozen.
However, if the temperature remains
above -18 °C for a long time, check that
the frozen food has not started to
defrost. If it has started to defrost check
that it is safe to use and if it is, use it as
soon as possible.
The correct temperature
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