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Section 3: Operating
The Appliance
3.1 Switching on the Appliance
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Allow the appliance to stand for a minimum of 4 hours after installation, before switching on.
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Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.
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Set the thermostat control to the required setting as detailed in the Temperature Control section (3.2.).
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Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct
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temperature to be reached, before putting in food.
3.2 Temperature Control
The freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob
from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained.
Important Note:
Do not try to rotate the knob beyond position “1” as it will turn off your appliance.
Freezer & Refrigerator Thermostat Settings
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For short term storage of food in the freezer compartment you can set the knob between the 1 and 2 position.
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For long term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between the 3 and 4 position.
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For freezing fresh food you should set the knob to position 5, please note that after you have achieved the de-
sired level of freezing you should turn the knob to the previous position.
IMPORTANT!
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During high ambient temperatures e.g. on hot summer days, it may be necessary to set the thermostat to the
coldest setting (position 5). This may cause the compressor to run continuously in order to maintain a low tem-
perature in the cabinet.
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Should a layer of frost develop on the rear wall of the cabinet, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer
setting (e.g. position 1 or 2), as this will cause the compressor to switch off and allow automatic defrosting to take
place as normal.
Important note:
If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting or re-plugging in
the unit in order to avoid damage to the compressor.
Refrigerator and Freezer Thermostat Control
