Section 3. Operating the Appliance
3.1.
Switching on the Appliance
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Allow the appliance to stand upright for a minimum of 4 hours before
you switch it 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
temperature to be reached.
3.2.
Temperature Control
The temperature selector knob is located on the right-hand side of the
refrigerator interior (see Description of the Appliance on page 3).
Setting “0”
- Unit Off
Setting “1”
- Unit On
– Warmest Temperature
Setting “3” to “4”
- Normal Operation (adequate for
most situations)
Setting “7”
- Coldest Temperature
Important!
During high ambient temperatures e.g. on hot summer days, it may be
necessary to set the thermostat to the coldest setting (position 7). This may
cause the compressor to run continuously in order to maintain a low
temperature in the cabinet.
3.3.
Storing & Freezing Food in the Freezer
This appliance has a four-star freezer that is suitable for the long-term
storage of frozen food items. It can also be used for freezing and storing
fresh food items.
You should always follow the storage guidelines printed on each food
producers packaging however, the following information is provided as a
general guide for the maximum storage life of frozen items:
Fresh Meat and Poultry
– up to 12 months
Cooked Meats
– up to 2 months
Fresh Fish
– up to 6 months
Fruit and Vegetables
– up to 12 months
Bread and Cakes
– up to 6 months
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