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Section 3. Operating the Appliance
3.1. Switching on the Appliance
Allow the appliance to stand for a minimum of 4 hours after installation.
Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.
Set the thermostat control to the required setting as detailed in the
Temperature Control section (3.2.).
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 interior light unit (see
Description of the Appliance on page 3). Please note that a larder fridge does
not have an ice-box and will operate at a slightly higher temperature than a
fridge with an ice-box.
Setting “0ff”: Unit Off
Setting “1”: Unit On – Warmest Temperature
Setting “3” to “4”: Normal Operation (adequate for most situations)
Setting “6”: 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 6). This may
cause the compressor to run continuously in order to maintain a low
temperature in the cabinet.
When the compressor is running continuously the larder fridge will not be able
to carry out automatic defrosting as this can only take place when the
compressor is not in operation (see the ‘Defrosting’ section). 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.
3.3. Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped
to the cooling system and through the coils or tubing at the rear of the
appliance. When the compressor is in operation you may hear a slight whirring
sound or pulsating noise. The thermostat controls the operation of the
compressor, and you may hear a slight click as it cycles in and out.
