Omega OBFD127B, Instruction Manual

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Operating Instructions
First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm
water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
Temperature Setting
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Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a thermostat. There are 8 settings. 1 is
warmest setting and 7 is coldest setting and 0 is off.
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The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door
often.
Freezing fresh food
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The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long
time.
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Place the fresh food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
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The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate.
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The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.
Storing frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the product in the compartment let the
appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off for longer than the value
shown in the technical characteristics chart under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the fridge compartment or at room
temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking will take longer.
Ice-cube
This appliance may be equipped with one or more ice-cube to produce ice.
Accessories
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so
that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelf
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelf can be placed at different heights. To make
these adjustments proceed as follows: gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes
free, then reposition as required.