Installing the refrigerator
•
Befo
r
e ins
t
all
i
ng your new fridge
,
read all safety instructions in this manual
,
then follow the
inst
r
uctions below
.
•
Place the fridge on the sturdy
,
level floor for quieter operation
.
Ensure that the floor is strong
enough to support the fridge when it is fully loaded
.
•
If the refrigerator is to be placed on carpet
,
support it with a wooden board underneath.
Be
aware that placing the refrigerator on carpet may mean that heat from the compressor
may cause the carpet to fade.
•
This appliance is designed to be freestanding only and should not be recessed or built in.
•
Do not tilt the fridge more than 45
°
from upright when moving it.
•
Avoid areas where the appliance would be exposed to direct sunlight
,
sources of heat (stove
,
heater
,
radiator
,
etc
.
)
,
extreme cold ambient temperatures or excessive moisture and high
humidity
.
Install
i
ng
i
t in the coolest area of the room will save energy consumption and runn
i
ng
cost.
WARNING!
•
Handle with care!
Do not apply force to any part such as
the condenser or door
.
The metal rails on the bottom
underneath of this refrigerator may have sha
r
p edges
,
so
always unpack and handle with care
.
Do not drag the unit:
place it carefully in position to avoid scratching the floor.
Space requirements
•
Place the unit so there is enough space for the door to
open
.
•
Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the
cabinet
,
which is necessary to cool the compressor and
condenser
.
Allow at least 100mm clear space at the back
and 50mm at the sides of the unit.
Levelling
•
The appliance must be installed level to work properly.
If
the unit is not level
,
the door and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly
.
•
To level the unit
,
adjust one or both leveling feet at the base of the unit.
Mechanical Controller
The mechanical thermostat temperature control and the LIGHT on/o
ff
switch is located at below
places
:
Setting the Temperature Control:
•
To start the refrigerator
,
turn the temperature control to the position corresponding to
the desired cooling
.
The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled by adjusting/
setting the thermostat control knob
,
located on the top in the cabinet.
•
The settings 0(OFF) - 7
(
MA
X
) regulate the interior temperature of the refrigerator
.
Setting 0(OFF)
= not operating (Please press the knob and turn to get the
"
0
"
position)
Setting 1(MIN) = lowest setting
(
warmest internal temperature
)
Setting 7(MA
X
)
= Highest setting (Coldest internal temperature
)
NOTE:
The refrigerator temperature will vary depending on the quantity of cans/
bottles stored and on the frequency with which the door is opened
.
The internal
temperature varies in di
ff
erent parts of the refrigerator the back of the
r
efrige
r
ato
r
s
is coldest. Please keep the cans/bottles away from rear wall to avoid freezing the
bottles and to allow the circulation of cold air.
NOTE
:
Thermostat 0
(
OFF
)
position indicates the refrigerator is turned o
ff
although
power is still being supplied
.
By turning the thermostat dial to the left
,
the refrigerator
will turn on automatically
.
When the refrige
r
ator is not to be used for an extended
period
,
disconnect
t
he plug and leave the door partially open
.
Defrosting
The surface of the evaporator ices up when the Refrigerator is working
.
This is an entirely normal
part of operation
.
If the frost layer is more than 3mm/1/8
"
thick
,
the Refrigerator must be defrosted
and cleaned to avoid unnecessary energy consumption and ine
ffi
cient operation.
•
Remove all items inside and unplug the Refrigerator.
•
After defrosting
,
clean the refrigerator and allow it to dry
.
•
Reconnect to the mains supply to run the refrigerator
.
Replacing the Bulb
If the bulb is suddenly faulty, contact an authorized professional, do not service by yourself.
